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The disease is '''progressive''' and gradually more nephrons fail to function and fibrose. Eventually the cat will succumb to the disease, with the progression of clinical signs and a drop in the quality of life. However with appropriate management it may be several years before this occurs. '''Prognosis''' is clearly directly '''correlated to the stage of renal failure''', with a worse stage indicating a poorer prognosis and shorter survival time.
 
The disease is '''progressive''' and gradually more nephrons fail to function and fibrose. Eventually the cat will succumb to the disease, with the progression of clinical signs and a drop in the quality of life. However with appropriate management it may be several years before this occurs. '''Prognosis''' is clearly directly '''correlated to the stage of renal failure''', with a worse stage indicating a poorer prognosis and shorter survival time.
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