Product Description
Fosrenol is a trusted veterinary-approved phosphate binder specifically formulated to help manage hyperphosphatemia (elevated blood phosphorus levels) in cats suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). By binding dietary phosphorus in the gut, Fosrenol prevents its absorption, helping protect your cat’s kidneys from further damage and slowing the progression of CKD.
Key Benefits & Functionality
- Effectively lowers serum phosphorus and calcium-phosphorus product levels
- Supports longer, better quality of life in CKD cats
- Chewable, flavor-enhanced tablets that most cats accept willingly
- Non-aluminum, non-calcium based - gentle on the gastrointestinal tract
Recommended Usage & Dosage
- Administer with or immediately after meals for best binding effect
- Typical starting dose: 250-500 mg of lanthanum carbonate per cat per day, divided across meals (veterinarian will adjust based on bloodwork)
- Tablets can be crushed and mixed with food or given whole/pilled if tolerated
Common Side Effects
- Generally very well tolerated
- Rare mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting or soft stool) may occur, especially when starting treatment
- Tablets must be chewed thoroughly; whole swallowed tablets may appear in stool (harmless but indicates reduced efficacy)
Why It’s Important for CKD
In chronic kidney disease, failing kidneys can no longer excrete phosphorus properly. High phosphorus levels accelerate kidney damage and contribute to nausea, weakness, and bone issues. Using Fosrenol as part of a comprehensive renal care plan (alongside diet and fluids) is one of the most evidence-based ways to extend both lifespan and comfort in feline CKD patients.
Always use under veterinary supervision with regular blood phosphorus monitoring.