The use of Ribavirin to treat chronic hepatitis C in patients receiving azathioprine has been reported to induce severe pancytopenia and may increase the risk of azathioprine-related myelotoxicity. Inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMDH) is required for one of the metabolic pathways of azathioprine.
There are several common underlying causes of kidney disease. 1  In older cats Interstitial Nephritis is most frequently seen. 2  Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a very common problem in Persian cats - 20-30% of them can be affected. 3  Tumours are occasionally seen in middle-aged and older cats.
It is diagnosed with bloodwork and sometimes a urinalysis. 3. Kidney Disease-Kidney failure is very common in cats and is a condition that is not curable but certainly can be treated to improve a cat's quality of life. Symptoms include weight loss, vomiting, increased urination and thirst, and lack of appetite.