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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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