Someone please tell me this is true

[BWdem4life]

Last edited Sat May 2, 2026, 05:04 PM - Edit history (1)

https://www.facebook.com/share/18VvMv32aR/





Not sure where to find a real link to find out more about this if it’s legit.

[Jilly_in_VA]

1. Renal failure killed my BEST CAT EVER.

so this is welcome news. Way too late for him, but a boon to others.

[Rebl2]

13. A few

of my cats died from renal disease.

[JMCKUSICK]

2. Here is a link I found

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023326000018

[George McGovern]

3. Sounds legitimate BWdem4life. There appears to be a "groundbreaking treatment".

According to google ~

AIM (Apoptosis Inhibitor of Macrophage) therapy is a groundbreaking treatment for feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) aimed at restoring the kidney's waste-clearing mechanism, potentially reversing or stopping disease progression. Developed by Dr. Toru Miyazaki, this approach uses injections or supplements to activate dormant AIM protein, allowing it to clear debris that causes kidney failure.Key Details on AIM TreatmentHow it Works: Cats often cannot activate their own AIM protein, which leads to waste buildup. The treatment introduces functioning AIM to remove this debris, essentially unclogging the kidneys.Treatment Forms: Research includes both injected therapeutic drugs (designed to act directly) and oral supplements (designed to activate natural AIM in the blood).Effectiveness: Studies show promise in extending survival, with one study showing a 360-day survival rate of roughly 80% in treated cats versus 20% in untreated controls.Availability: While not yet widely available in a clinical setting, AIM-based treatments are in late-stage development. Some products based on this research have already been used by thousands of cats, particularly in Japan and Korea, with high user satisfaction.Future Impact: The treatment aims to turn fatal kidney disease into a manageable condition, potentially doubling the lifespan of affected cats.While the full therapeutic drug is expected to enter further clinical trials, current dietary, and nutritional management aimed at reducing the burden on the kidneys is standard care until this therapy is widely available.

Link to Japanese company seeking approval for treatment ~
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/27/japan/science-health/cat-kidney-disease-treatment/

[crosinski]

4. Wow! We've lost two cats to kidney failure.

I would love for there to be a treatment for this.

[The Madcap]

5. Is dry food a contributor?

If a cat eats only wet food, is kidney failure still an issue?

[George McGovern]

8. Hello The Madcap, I did a little research. Results were mixed.

Perhaps this article can help ~
https://www.thrivepetcare.com/thrive-guide/can-dry-cat-food-cause-kidney-problems

[Unwind Your Mind]

12. See my #11

I feed both and never considered all wet, but it’s their natural way to get moisture from food

[debsy]

6. OMGosh, we have lost so many of our feline family members to renal failure!

This is wonderful news!

[liberalla]

7. Ding! Ding! Ding!!!

This will be wonderful! Except now my cat will outlive me!

I am happy for all the other cat lovers and future cat lovers... And of course, especially the cats!

[calimary]

9. Color me INTERESTED!!!

[Blumancru]

10. Good. Now someone develop a treatment to make domestic cats actually domestic

Maybe not knock things off tables and scratch people just for fun.

[Unwind Your Mind]

11. I have lost my last two cats to kidney disease too

The first was sudden, the second had a sick spell and was diagnosed in time to try

She refused to eat the low protein kidney food so I had to figure something out

I found a new vet who told me that kidney protocol was developed for dogs, who we know are omnivores not pure carnivores like cats are

The basics are that it’s important they eat the wet food and that and their kibble should be all meat. Grains, vegetables, anything else makes their organs work harder

I feed my current cat this way and she’s fat and gorgeous, so far so good 😊