If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Update on Francis
Firstly a *huge* thank you to everyone who has posted good wishes for Francis.
I *really* appreciate this so much. Saw the *good* vet yesterday morning. I read the results of Francis's blood test and the levels of the various things they test for are off the scale... One item suggests the renal failure may be the result of an auto-immune disease (not HIV) which I can't remember the name of. Francis was a completely different cat with Mr Kennedy, who is an incredibly humane and compassionate vet. I have made a formal complaint (in writing) about the twit who was pressurizing me into euthanising Francis the day before and saying Francis was dangerous and I could not be with him when he was euthanised... Up shot - Francis has had a steroid injection (which has perked him up noticeably in 24 hrs). He can have these again when needed. I've also got pills to give Francis one a day, which are for heart conditions in dogs & renal failure in cats - ACE inhibitors. Vernon used to be on ACE inhibitors, so he & Francis have a special bond these days :-) I've also got the low-protein cat food for renal patients to give Francis. He loathes it. I shall be speaking with the vet again on this. You guys who have cats with CRF, if they won't eat the prescription food, what do you give them? Would something like fresh chicken meat minced up with plain boiled rice be suitable??? I do not mind if I have to prepare food myself from scratch. Oh, Marble *loves* the low-protein food, he scarfed it down after Francis had turned his nose up at it... Marble is of the school of thought that if it remains still in a dish for more than 30 seconds, it is edible... Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
"dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers" wrote in
message ... Firstly a *huge* thank you to everyone who has posted good wishes for Francis. I *really* appreciate this so much. Saw the *good* vet yesterday morning. I read the results of Francis's blood test and the levels of the various things they test for are off the scale... One item suggests the renal failure may be the result of an auto-immune disease (not HIV) which I can't remember the name of. Francis was a completely different cat with Mr Kennedy, who is an incredibly humane and compassionate vet. I have made a formal complaint (in writing) about the twit who was pressurizing me into euthanising Francis the day before and saying Francis was dangerous and I could not be with him when he was euthanised... Up shot - Francis has had a steroid injection (which has perked him up noticeably in 24 hrs). He can have these again when needed. I've also got pills to give Francis one a day, which are for heart conditions in dogs & renal failure in cats - ACE inhibitors. Vernon used to be on ACE inhibitors, so he & Francis have a special bond these days :-) I've also got the low-protein cat food for renal patients to give Francis. He loathes it. I shall be speaking with the vet again on this. You guys who have cats with CRF, if they won't eat the prescription food, what do you give them? Would something like fresh chicken meat minced up with plain boiled rice be suitable??? I do not mind if I have to prepare food myself from scratch. Oh, Marble *loves* the low-protein food, he scarfed it down after Francis had turned his nose up at it... Marble is of the school of thought that if it remains still in a dish for more than 30 seconds, it is edible... Thanks for the update. Sounds like you're getting good help now. Purrs for Francis to be comfortable and happy for the longest time possible. Headbutts for you all! Lena -- :: lewe ------------------------------------------------------------- lewemi at yahoo dot se || cat pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
"dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers" wrote in
message ... Firstly a *huge* thank you to everyone who has posted good wishes for Francis. I *really* appreciate this so much. Saw the *good* vet yesterday morning. I read the results of Francis's blood test and the levels of the various things they test for are off the scale... One item suggests the renal failure may be the result of an auto-immune disease (not HIV) which I can't remember the name of. Francis was a completely different cat with Mr Kennedy, who is an incredibly humane and compassionate vet. I have made a formal complaint (in writing) about the twit who was pressurizing me into euthanising Francis the day before and saying Francis was dangerous and I could not be with him when he was euthanised... Up shot - Francis has had a steroid injection (which has perked him up noticeably in 24 hrs). He can have these again when needed. I've also got pills to give Francis one a day, which are for heart conditions in dogs & renal failure in cats - ACE inhibitors. Vernon used to be on ACE inhibitors, so he & Francis have a special bond these days :-) I've also got the low-protein cat food for renal patients to give Francis. He loathes it. I shall be speaking with the vet again on this. You guys who have cats with CRF, if they won't eat the prescription food, what do you give them? Would something like fresh chicken meat minced up with plain boiled rice be suitable??? I do not mind if I have to prepare food myself from scratch. Oh, Marble *loves* the low-protein food, he scarfed it down after Francis had turned his nose up at it... Marble is of the school of thought that if it remains still in a dish for more than 30 seconds, it is edible... Thanks for the update. Sounds like you're getting good help now. Purrs for Francis to be comfortable and happy for the longest time possible. Headbutts for you all! Lena -- :: lewe ------------------------------------------------------------- lewemi at yahoo dot se || cat pics: photos.yahoo.com/lewemi |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
I'm very glad to hear Francis is feeling better. So, what was the
long-term prognosis? -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
I'm very glad to hear Francis is feeling better. So, what was the
long-term prognosis? -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Helen,
I'm really glad you got help from this other vet! I've had 2 CRF kitties-- to be honest, I didn't worry about the food part it was more important that they eat something then that they got the "renal" food, which mine wouldn't eat eitiher. I think what really made a difference was that I gave both of them 100 ml of lactated ringer fluids daily, which also helped them feel much better. My cat, Frodo, lived to be 20, and had CRF for 5 years prior to that (I know the fluids extended his life); he, too, got prednisone daily and I think it helped, too; he also had liver problems. Shetra had CRF the last 2 years of his life (and got fluids duirng this time, too) and lived to be 17. hth, Christine "dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers" wrote in message ... Firstly a *huge* thank you to everyone who has posted good wishes for Francis. I *really* appreciate this so much. Saw the *good* vet yesterday morning. I read the results of Francis's blood test and the levels of the various things they test for are off the scale... One item suggests the renal failure may be the result of an auto-immune disease (not HIV) which I can't remember the name of. Francis was a completely different cat with Mr Kennedy, who is an incredibly humane and compassionate vet. I have made a formal complaint (in writing) about the twit who was pressurizing me into euthanising Francis the day before and saying Francis was dangerous and I could not be with him when he was euthanised... Up shot - Francis has had a steroid injection (which has perked him up noticeably in 24 hrs). He can have these again when needed. I've also got pills to give Francis one a day, which are for heart conditions in dogs & renal failure in cats - ACE inhibitors. Vernon used to be on ACE inhibitors, so he & Francis have a special bond these days :-) I've also got the low-protein cat food for renal patients to give Francis. He loathes it. I shall be speaking with the vet again on this. You guys who have cats with CRF, if they won't eat the prescription food, what do you give them? Would something like fresh chicken meat minced up with plain boiled rice be suitable??? I do not mind if I have to prepare food myself from scratch. Oh, Marble *loves* the low-protein food, he scarfed it down after Francis had turned his nose up at it... Marble is of the school of thought that if it remains still in a dish for more than 30 seconds, it is edible... Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Helen,
I'm really glad you got help from this other vet! I've had 2 CRF kitties-- to be honest, I didn't worry about the food part it was more important that they eat something then that they got the "renal" food, which mine wouldn't eat eitiher. I think what really made a difference was that I gave both of them 100 ml of lactated ringer fluids daily, which also helped them feel much better. My cat, Frodo, lived to be 20, and had CRF for 5 years prior to that (I know the fluids extended his life); he, too, got prednisone daily and I think it helped, too; he also had liver problems. Shetra had CRF the last 2 years of his life (and got fluids duirng this time, too) and lived to be 17. hth, Christine "dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers" wrote in message ... Firstly a *huge* thank you to everyone who has posted good wishes for Francis. I *really* appreciate this so much. Saw the *good* vet yesterday morning. I read the results of Francis's blood test and the levels of the various things they test for are off the scale... One item suggests the renal failure may be the result of an auto-immune disease (not HIV) which I can't remember the name of. Francis was a completely different cat with Mr Kennedy, who is an incredibly humane and compassionate vet. I have made a formal complaint (in writing) about the twit who was pressurizing me into euthanising Francis the day before and saying Francis was dangerous and I could not be with him when he was euthanised... Up shot - Francis has had a steroid injection (which has perked him up noticeably in 24 hrs). He can have these again when needed. I've also got pills to give Francis one a day, which are for heart conditions in dogs & renal failure in cats - ACE inhibitors. Vernon used to be on ACE inhibitors, so he & Francis have a special bond these days :-) I've also got the low-protein cat food for renal patients to give Francis. He loathes it. I shall be speaking with the vet again on this. You guys who have cats with CRF, if they won't eat the prescription food, what do you give them? Would something like fresh chicken meat minced up with plain boiled rice be suitable??? I do not mind if I have to prepare food myself from scratch. Oh, Marble *loves* the low-protein food, he scarfed it down after Francis had turned his nose up at it... Marble is of the school of thought that if it remains still in a dish for more than 30 seconds, it is edible... Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
I'm very glad to hear Francis is feeling better. So, what was the
long-term prognosis? Long-term prognosis is that he's going to die sooner than I would want; his kidneys are on the way out. I may have him a few days, a few weeks, a few months or a a few years. But he is a very sick cat, and I'll be taking each day as it comes. Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
I'm very glad to hear Francis is feeling better. So, what was the
long-term prognosis? Long-term prognosis is that he's going to die sooner than I would want; his kidneys are on the way out. I may have him a few days, a few weeks, a few months or a a few years. But he is a very sick cat, and I'll be taking each day as it comes. Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Purrs continuing that Francis will have lots of quality time left with his
loving family. Hugs, CatNipped "dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers" wrote in message ... Firstly a *huge* thank you to everyone who has posted good wishes for Francis. I *really* appreciate this so much. Saw the *good* vet yesterday morning. I read the results of Francis's blood test and the levels of the various things they test for are off the scale... One item suggests the renal failure may be the result of an auto-immune disease (not HIV) which I can't remember the name of. Francis was a completely different cat with Mr Kennedy, who is an incredibly humane and compassionate vet. I have made a formal complaint (in writing) about the twit who was pressurizing me into euthanising Francis the day before and saying Francis was dangerous and I could not be with him when he was euthanised... Up shot - Francis has had a steroid injection (which has perked him up noticeably in 24 hrs). He can have these again when needed. I've also got pills to give Francis one a day, which are for heart conditions in dogs & renal failure in cats - ACE inhibitors. Vernon used to be on ACE inhibitors, so he & Francis have a special bond these days :-) I've also got the low-protein cat food for renal patients to give Francis. He loathes it. I shall be speaking with the vet again on this. You guys who have cats with CRF, if they won't eat the prescription food, what do you give them? Would something like fresh chicken meat minced up with plain boiled rice be suitable??? I do not mind if I have to prepare food myself from scratch. Oh, Marble *loves* the low-protein food, he scarfed it down after Francis had turned his nose up at it... Marble is of the school of thought that if it remains still in a dish for more than 30 seconds, it is edible... Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Purrs for Francis, please? | dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers | Cat anecdotes | 196 | October 9th 04 07:29 PM |
For Helen Francis | Kalynnda Berens | Cat anecdotes | 2 | October 6th 04 11:58 PM |
Francis the modest | dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers | Cat anecdotes | 4 | April 25th 04 10:44 AM |