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Kidney Disease Staging Calculator for Dogs & Cats

Turn your pet's blood and urine results into a clear IRIS kidney stage, in plain English.

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Main staging value

Ideally taken fasted, when your pet is well hydrated.

Optional · catches early disease
µg/dL

If SDMA points to a higher stage than creatinine, this tool uses the higher of the two.

Optional · substaging
ratio
Optional · substaging
mmHg
See the IRIS staging thresholds

Staging should be confirmed on a stable, well-hydrated pet, ideally on more than one occasion.

Substaging applies at every stage:

This calculator is an educational tool based on IRIS staging guidance. It does not diagnose kidney disease or replace a veterinary assessment. Staging should be confirmed by your veterinarian using repeat measurements in a stable, well-hydrated patient.