Kidneys

The kidneys, lying just under the spinal column, receive nearly 25% of the blood pumped out of the heart. The kidneys maintain water and electrolyte balance, regulate blood pressure and provide an elimination route for toxins. Illness due to kidney disease may be due to infection, inflammation, toxin ingestion (e.g.: lilies and antifreeze), and cancer. Symptoms of kidney disease vary widely depending on the underlying cause. Cats with acute (sudden) kidney failure are quite ill: vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. In contrast, cats with chronic (slow onset) kidney failure may not show any outward signs of a problem; the kidney disease is often incidentally found on screening lab work. Regular wellness testing with blood and urine evaluations allows early detection and treatment of kidney disease.

Mexico Veterinary Hospital
48 Cornell Road
Mexico, New York, 13114

Phone: 315-963-1300

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Location Hours
Monday8:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday7:30am – 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday7:30am – 5:00pm
Friday8:00am – 5:00pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

**We are not currently excepting new clients**
Phones get turned on at 8:00am weekday mornings. Monday, Wednesday and Friday our Doctor is here until 12:00pm for appointments. The reception staff is here Monday thru Friday until 5:00pm for medication pickup and answering the phone. **We will be closed on Friday August 27th.**