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Pet Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Virginia Beach

Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common diseases of older cats and dogs. It progresses over months to years, and early intervention dramatically extends quality life. Staged from IRIS 1 (early) to IRIS 4 (end-stage).

For Virginia Beach pet parents: RexVet’s veterinarians are licensed in Virginia and can manage kidney disease for your pet by video — refill requests where state rules allow, monitoring, dose adjustments — all for $64.99 per visit.

Per visit
$64.99 flat
Family Plan
$120 one-time
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4.9★ · 8,313+ reviews
Licensed in
FL, NY & VA

Licensed in VA · Reviewed by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM · Last updated 2026-09-12

Signs of kidney disease in pets

  • Increased drinking and urination
  • Weight loss (often the first sign)
  • Decreased appetite
  • Vomiting (intermittent, then more frequent)
  • Lethargy
  • Bad breath (uremic smell)
  • Poor coat condition

Standard treatment for kidney disease

  • Renal diet (Hill's k/d, Royal Canin Renal, Purina NF)
  • Subcutaneous fluids — daily or every other day
  • Phosphorus binders if needed
  • ACE inhibitors / ARBs for proteinuria
  • Mirataz (mirtazapine) or Elura (capromorelin) for appetite
  • Anti-nausea medication (Cerenia, ondansetron)
  • Blood pressure management (amlodipine in cats)

What a $64.99 RexVet video visit can do for Virginia Beach pet parents

Renal diet selection and transition, SQ fluid prescription and at-home administration coaching, appetite stimulant prescribing, anti-nausea Rx, blood pressure medication management, and quality-of-life monitoring are all top telehealth uses.

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For emergencies (severe lethargy, breathing distress, suspected toxin exposure), in-person ER care is required — Virginia Beach has multiple 24-hour clinics, and RexVet can triage by video first.

Manage your Virginia Beach pet's kidney disease with a licensed Virginia vet

$64.99 flat — no membership, no subscription, no surge pricing. Same-day RexVetRx delivery in most Virginia Beach ZIPs when the veterinarian prescribes.

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Virginia Beach pets

Frequently asked questions

Can a RexVet online vet treat my Virginia Beach pet's kidney disease?

Yes — RexVet’s veterinarians are licensed in Virginia, which includes Virginia Beach. Renal diet selection and transition, SQ fluid prescription and at-home administration coaching, appetite stimulant prescribing, anti-nausea Rx, blood pressure medication management, and quality-of-life monitoring are all top telehealth uses. A $64.99 video visit gets you a Virginia-licensed vet, and where they decide medication is appropriate it can be sent to a pharmacy near you.

What are the signs of kidney disease in pets?

Common signs: Increased drinking and urination; Weight loss (often the first sign); Decreased appetite; Vomiting (intermittent, then more frequent); Lethargy. Virginia Beach pet parents seeing these can review with a RexVet Virginia-licensed vet via $64.99 video visit.

How is kidney disease treated?

Standard treatment: Renal diet (Hill's k/d, Royal Canin Renal, Purina NF); Subcutaneous fluids — daily or every other day; Phosphorus binders if needed; ACE inhibitors / ARBs for proteinuria. Renal diet selection and transition, SQ fluid prescription and at-home administration coaching, appetite stimulant prescribing, anti-nausea Rx, blood pressure medication management, and quality-of-life monitoring are all top telehealth uses.

When does my Virginia Beach pet need in-person care?

Diagnosis requires bloodwork (in-person sampling). Acute crises (rapidly worsening azotemia, severe dehydration, hypertensive emergency) require ER care. Ongoing management is one of the strongest telehealth use cases.

Where can I get my Virginia Beach pet's prescriptions filled?

When the veterinarian prescribes, RexVet's in-house pharmacy (RexVetRx) delivers same-day in most Virginia Beach ZIP codes. Alternatively, prescriptions can be transferred to any local pharmacy. Refill requests can be handled by $64.99 video visit where state rules allow.

How fast can I see a Virginia-licensed vet for my Virginia Beach pet?

Most Virginia Beach pet parents are connected to a Virginia-licensed veterinarian within minutes of booking, 24/7. No membership, no subscription — every visit is $64.99 flat.

Medical review by Dr. Tiffany Delacruz, DVM

Chief Executive Officer & Lead Veterinarian, RexVet. Licensed in Florida, New York, and Virginia.

This page is an educational reference and does not replace veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian about your individual pet.