What kidney disease is common in Persian cats?
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), which causes fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, was historically found in more than a third of Persians. DNA testing has helped breeders greatly reduce it.
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Are grapes dangerous for dogs?
Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure.
Are lilies dangerous to cats?
Lilies are extremely toxic to cats, and even a little pollen can cause kidney failure.
When was the first successful kidney transplant?
The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 between identical twins in Boston, and surgeon Joseph Murray later won a Nobel Prize.
Has a pig kidney been transplanted into a living person?
In 2024, surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted a gene-edited pig kidney into a living patient.