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Background, 16 year cat, was my mom's until she passed away last year -
has been drinking a lot and eating litter.

We went to the vet today - she is dehydrated and the blood test
revelaved elevated kidney values and a high calcium level. She also
has a heart murmur. (which I did not know about.)

Anyway, they gave her an IV of NaCL for the dehydration, and I will do
this fluid therapy at home going forward. It involves administering an
IV with an 18g needle. It takes less than 10 minutes for the fluids to
go in.

I also picked up some Science diet k/d and IVD modified dry and canned.
I guess as long as she eats, she is doing ok, but when she stops
eating, there won't be much that can be done. I am also going to pick
up some nutri-gel or vita-gel to supplement her nurtition.

The whole deal, food, blood work, exam, and the fluid IV ran me a cool
$257.25...

She eats a bit, plays, purrs, and generally is her usual self - I can't
beleive she only has months to live.

Here is Fatty chillin' on the window sill with her cool look:

http://www.freepixhosting.com/upload...ture%20306.jpg

Any input from the experienced is appreciated.



Fatass is beautiful and she does not look sick. I remember how
you took care of her while she kept your Mom company in her last
years.

I'm so sorry she's sick. I've never had a cat that has this, so I can't
help with advice. My heart goes out to you--you were a good son
and I know Fatass is in very kind and capable hands. Please give
her a little scratch for me.