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Looks like Fatass has Chornic Renal Failure
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. Bluesman |
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I have some more info from the blood test - maybe someone can comment:
BUN 129, crea 7.4, ca14.8, phos 11.2 Can someone help me out with these? Bluesman |
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at wrote on 6/2/05 8:10 PM: 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. Bluesman What a grand dame! Hopefully she will respond to the fluid therapy. You never know how long they have with this. It could be more than months since you are doing the fluid therapy at home and if she likes the food. When she starts not wanting it, get whatever she *does* want to eat. At that point it is more important that she eats than what she eats. But hopefully, she will like the food. |
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You should check out this website: felinecrf.com. Also, you should join
the yahoo group feline crf support (groups.yahoo.com). There are lots of people there dealing with the same thing you are. Lots of real good advice. My cat lived with crf for over 5 years. Good luck. Sue wrote in message oups.com... 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. Bluesman |
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I've read that eating litter is a sign of anemia.
wrote in message oups.com... 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. Bluesman |
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wrote in message oups.com... I have some more info from the blood test - maybe someone can comment: BUN 129, crea 7.4, ca14.8, phos 11.2 Can someone help me out with these? The BUN/Cr should come down some with rehydration. When a cat is dehydrated, urea diffuses back across the renal tubules and raises the BUN- so the numbers may not be a true indication of actual kidney damage. Fluid therapy should also promote diuresis which will help eliminate renal toxins and excessive electrolytes and also lower the BUN and Ca/P. Because the BUN is so high, you might want to speak to your vet about diuretics- these will stimulate urinary output and the excretion of uremic toxins and should lower the BUN a lot a quicker. I think you should also speak to your vet about a phosphate binder asap. When the calcium x phosphorus product is over 70 the cat is at risk of soft tissue calcification- which promotes renal damage. Phosphate binders can't reduce serum phosphorus alone-- so you must also feed your cat a low phosphorus diet. A low protein renal diet (k/d or g/d) will also help lower the BUN. If your cat won't eat a renal diet, choose a low-phosphorus diet --- *low phosphorus takes precedence over low protein*. Some good low-phosphorus non-prescription diets are Wysong, PetGuard and Innova Lite (in that order). Just remember treat the *cat* not the numbers. The BUN and creatinine aren't as important as the degree of improvement after the cat is rehydrated and in diuresis. Don't forget to speak to your vet about a diuretic and phosphate binder ASAP. Best of luck, Phil |
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wrote in message oups.com... 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. |
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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: She's cute! My late cat lived for over 2 years with CRF (that's not even what he died from) and I've heard of many others who lived longer. Some do really well with the sub-q fluids and go on and on. She may surprise you. I'll second what Sue said. Check out this website, it's got excellent, easy-to-understand and very helpful info on making your cat's life better. www.felinecrf.org Best of luck to you both and keep us posted. Candace |
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