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I visted a friend today
A social worker I used to work with.
She has a cat that now 18 years old and is skin and bone, so I think she has CRF, I asked if she drinks a lot, she does. I suggested she should take her to the vet. I've left it up to her, as I don't want to do the Lennie thing again. Like I know better than you. Lennie is doing well now btw. Aw, her Katy looks just like KittyFC did towards the end of her life. She needs kidney food. I have advised her that this might be a good idea if she wants to keep her for a bit longer. |
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Christina Websell wrote: A social worker I used to work with. She has a cat that now 18 years old and is skin and bone, so I think she has CRF, I asked if she drinks a lot, she does. I suggested she should take her to the vet. I've left it up to her, as I don't want to do the Lennie thing again. Like I know better than you. Lennie is doing well now btw. Aw, her Katy looks just like KittyFC did towards the end of her life. She needs kidney food. I have advised her that this might be a good idea if she wants to keep her for a bit longer. After I had to have Melisande PTS, Cendrillon (far from grieving) became more sociable for a while, then began acting ill. Turns out her problem was her kidneys, so she is now on a kidney diet. The moist food costs an arm and a leg, the dry is less expensive, and she seems to prefer it, but the vet wants her to have both. $99+ for 48 3 oz cans (ouch!) but what can I do? She's getting to be an old lady, too - about nine, I think. |
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On 5/7/2015 3:34 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
After I had to have Melisande PTS, Cendrillon (far from grieving) became more sociable for a while, then began acting ill. Turns out her problem was her kidneys, so she is now on a kidney diet. The moist food costs an arm and a leg, the dry is less expensive, and she seems to prefer it, but the vet wants her to have both. $99+ for 48 3 oz cans (ouch!) but what can I do? She's getting to be an old lady, too - about nine, I think. That is incredibly expensive, even for prescription food. It might be worthwhile to check other vet clinics so you could compare prices. Most vets will sell food they have in stock even if you are not a client. MaryL |
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On 5/7/2015 4:50 PM, MaryL wrote:
On 5/7/2015 3:34 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote: After I had to have Melisande PTS, Cendrillon (far from grieving) became more sociable for a while, then began acting ill. Turns out her problem was her kidneys, so she is now on a kidney diet. The moist food costs an arm and a leg, the dry is less expensive, and she seems to prefer it, but the vet wants her to have both. $99+ for 48 3 oz cans (ouch!) but what can I do? She's getting to be an old lady, too - about nine, I think. That is incredibly expensive, even for prescription food. It might be worthwhile to check other vet clinics so you could compare prices. Most vets will sell food they have in stock even if you are not a client. MaryL Yes, I got Persia's food from a different vet from the one I took her to. Her vet just had to fax them a copy of the "prescription" for their files. It was a lot cheaper. Persia's regular vet was a very small office so they didn't have room to keep all sorts of food in stock; I'd have to call ahead so they could order it or risk running out. Not so with this other vet clinic. They had a large stockroom. Jill |
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MaryL wrote: On 5/7/2015 3:34 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote: After I had to have Melisande PTS, Cendrillon (far from grieving) became more sociable for a while, then began acting ill. Turns out her problem was her kidneys, so she is now on a kidney diet. The moist food costs an arm and a leg, the dry is less expensive, and she seems to prefer it, but the vet wants her to have both. $99+ for 48 3 oz cans (ouch!) but what can I do? She's getting to be an old lady, too - about nine, I think. That is incredibly expensive, even for prescription food. It might be worthwhile to check other vet clinics so you could compare prices. Most vets will sell food they have in stock even if you are not a client. MaryL Yeah, but only this one is close enough so they're willing to deliver! (I live in a Senior Residence, and no longer have transportation as needed.) |
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On 5/8/2015 3:02 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
MaryL wrote: On 5/7/2015 3:34 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote: After I had to have Melisande PTS, Cendrillon (far from grieving) became more sociable for a while, then began acting ill. Turns out her problem was her kidneys, so she is now on a kidney diet. The moist food costs an arm and a leg, the dry is less expensive, and she seems to prefer it, but the vet wants her to have both. $99+ for 48 3 oz cans (ouch!) but what can I do? She's getting to be an old lady, too - about nine, I think. That is incredibly expensive, even for prescription food. It might be worthwhile to check other vet clinics so you could compare prices. Most vets will sell food they have in stock even if you are not a client. MaryL Yeah, but only this one is close enough so they're willing to deliver! (I live in a Senior Residence, and no longer have transportation as needed.) Delivery makes a difference. I wonder if you could order it online? Pet Rx or something like that. I have no idea whether or not it would be less expensive but it might be. You'd need to be able to scan or send them a copy of the "prescription" for the order. Just a thought. Persia was diagnosed with kidney problems and managed to live a good *happy* active three years afterwards eating the kidney diet food. She, too, preferred the dry food. In fact, she loved it! She turned her nose up at the r/x wet food. I have no idea what they put in that stuff but she was like, "Nope, I'm not gonna eat that." The goal is to keep them hydrated. Plenty of water. Best of luck! Jill |
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"MaryL" wrote in message ... On 5/7/2015 3:34 PM, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote: After I had to have Melisande PTS, Cendrillon (far from grieving) became more sociable for a while, then began acting ill. Turns out her problem was her kidneys, so she is now on a kidney diet. The moist food costs an arm and a leg, the dry is less expensive, and she seems to prefer it, but the vet wants her to have both. $99+ for 48 3 oz cans (ouch!) but what can I do? She's getting to be an old lady, too - about nine, I think. That is incredibly expensive, even for prescription food. It might be worthwhile to check other vet clinics so you could compare prices. Most vets will sell food they have in stock even if you are not a client. MaryL Vets always put ++ on special food for your cat and dogs because they know you are horribly worried (and it funds their Mercedes & BMW's) Although some foods are not available (and shouldn't be) except via a vet, I have found that Rita does not have to pay 3 pounds a tin for Lennie's special wet "sensitive" food from his vet. I have bought the equivalent, not quite as much rice in, which is good as he is slightly allergic to rice, otherwise it is the same, for 3.50 for 6 tins. It's for allergic dogs with sensitive tummies plus skin allergies (for his feet) He had it yesterday for the first time. He left a bit of it and was allowed to starve. He's been used to "I don't want that, give me something else" Bad luck that boy ;-) Took him out for a megawalk today. He retired to his bed when we got home, tired, and I expect him to have a good appetite when he gets up. About 2 miles plus. It's really good for me too. This time a year ago I couldn't walk to the end of my garden. Tweed |
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I visted a friend today
"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... A social worker I used to work with. She has a cat that now 18 years old and is skin and bone, so I think she has CRF, I asked if she drinks a lot, she does. I suggested she should take her to the vet. I've left it up to her, as I don't want to do the Lennie thing again. Like I know better than you. Lennie is doing well now btw. Aw, her Katy looks just like KittyFC did towards the end of her life. She needs kidney food. I have advised her that this might be a good idea if she wants to keep her for a bit longer. I am not going to interfere about Katy. I've been in the same situation.. |
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jmcquown wrote: Persia was diagnosed with kidney problems and managed to live a good *happy* active three years afterwards eating the kidney diet food. She, too, preferred the dry food. In fact, she loved it! She turned her nose up at the r/x wet food. I have no idea what they put in that stuff but she was like, "Nope, I'm not gonna eat that." The goal is to keep them hydrated. Plenty of water. Well, Cendrillon's reaction to it is kind of mixed. When I start to dish it out, she's right there meowing and eager, pounces on the dish as soon as I set it down, eats a mouthful or two, then ignores most of the rest until the next evening when I feed her again. (I have a self-feeding gadget for the dry food, so she can eat that at will.) The moist food is a stew of chicken and veggies - apparently ailing feline kidneys have difficulty handling a high protein diet. (Wonder if the same is true for humans?) |
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I visted a friend today
"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... A social worker I used to work with. She has a cat that now 18 years old and is skin and bone, so I think she has CRF, I asked if she drinks a lot, she does. I suggested she should take her to the vet. I've left it up to her, as I don't want to do the Lennie thing again. Like I know better than you. So Katy was outside. I fetched her in and said "make the most of her" I doubt she has many more months to live. She's a skeleton. (is that a word?) You know what I mean. |
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