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Can Kidney failure come on fast?
I know this is too late to ask as Kira died on Thursday.
But I am still stunned and trying to figure out how we missed it. She was diagnosed with Immune mediated anemia, and treated successfully for it. Back in August, her bloodwork was back to normal, her weight back up, and her activity back to normal. She looked great, and we thought everything was fine. She started losing weight. She was still eating, just not as much. Last Sunday, she stopped eating. The first day, I thought she was tired of the food, so I was trying to switch it up. I had a back injury, so I went to the doctor on Monday. She was still not eating that night, and seemed to be hanging out by the water bowl, so we went to the vet Tuesday morning. She had some goop (not there before), so the vet figured she had a respiratory infection again, and her gums were really pale. So he took a blood sample and prescribed the prednisolone and the antibiotic again, which worked great before. She was also dehydrated, so they did sub-Q injection there and I took a pack home to continue. I also got some canned food, which I mixed with water to give her with an eye dropper. The next day, the vet told me the bloodowrk was a little worse than last time, and confirmed the prescription dosages. No improvement on Tuesday or Wednesday. On thursday, as we were heading to the door to take her back to the vet, she died. When I was doing my online research during the last round, I really couldn't find any big serious issues that cause immune mediated anemia. Looking at different symptoms this time, it sounds like she had kidney failure which would explain the lack of appetite, dehydration, and the excess thirst. But that implied non-regenerative anemia, which was not the case with Kira's bloodwork. She had a geriatric panel in February, a regular full panel in July, and CBC panels 8/4, 8/11, 8/29, and 10/17. All of them said regenerative. And her full panel in July had normal levels for BUN and creatine (and most everything else). Could it go bad that fast? I know it's too late. I just can't understand what happened. She seemed so healthy. A week ago, I was just beginning to get a feeling that something was wrong. She was active and happy. Good weight and healthy coat. The first time, she was just barely anemic when I figured there was a problem and took her in. This time, she went from looking great, to being dead in a week. I know I missed the excess urine. They all pee in the same corner or each box, so I just assumed it was multiple cats. I do the downstairs boxes, and my mom does upstairs. I didn't think to ask if the upstairs box was getting less business. I won't have a senior again for several years, but what should I be looking for? My first cats lived to be 18 and 19, so losing Kira at age 12 just came out of nowhere. I thought I was being proactive by doing annual bloodwork and by taking her in again in July and requesting new bloodwork. But it didn't catch anything aside from the anemia which doesn't seem to be the only problem. |
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Can Kidney failure come on fast?
wrote in message ups.com... I know this is too late to ask as Kira died on Thursday. But I am still stunned and trying to figure out how we missed it. She was diagnosed with Immune mediated anemia, and treated successfully for it. Back in August, her bloodwork was back to normal, her weight back up, and her activity back to normal. She looked great, and we thought everything was fine. She started losing weight. She was still eating, just not as much. Last Sunday, she stopped eating. The first day, I thought she was tired of the food, so I was trying to switch it up. I had a back injury, so I went to the doctor on Monday. She was still not eating that night, and seemed to be hanging out by the water bowl, so we went to the vet Tuesday morning. She had some goop (not there before), so the vet figured she had a respiratory infection again, and her gums were really pale. So he took a blood sample and prescribed the prednisolone and the antibiotic again, which worked great before. She was also dehydrated, so they did sub-Q injection there and I took a pack home to continue. I also got some canned food, which I mixed with water to give her with an eye dropper. The next day, the vet told me the bloodowrk was a little worse than last time, and confirmed the prescription dosages. No improvement on Tuesday or Wednesday. On thursday, as we were heading to the door to take her back to the vet, she died. When I was doing my online research during the last round, I really couldn't find any big serious issues that cause immune mediated anemia. Looking at different symptoms this time, it sounds like she had kidney failure which would explain the lack of appetite, dehydration, and the excess thirst. But that implied non-regenerative anemia, which was not the case with Kira's bloodwork. She had a geriatric panel in February, a regular full panel in July, and CBC panels 8/4, 8/11, 8/29, and 10/17. All of them said regenerative. And her full panel in July had normal levels for BUN and creatine (and most everything else). Could it go bad that fast? I know it's too late. I just can't understand what happened. She seemed so healthy. A week ago, I was just beginning to get a feeling that something was wrong. She was active and happy. Good weight and healthy coat. The first time, she was just barely anemic when I figured there was a problem and took her in. This time, she went from looking great, to being dead in a week. I know I missed the excess urine. They all pee in the same corner or each box, so I just assumed it was multiple cats. I do the downstairs boxes, and my mom does upstairs. I didn't think to ask if the upstairs box was getting less business. I won't have a senior again for several years, but what should I be looking for? My first cats lived to be 18 and 19, so losing Kira at age 12 just came out of nowhere. I thought I was being proactive by doing annual bloodwork and by taking her in again in July and requesting new bloodwork. But it didn't catch anything aside from the anemia which doesn't seem to be the only problem. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a cat with crf but it's been a gradual decline--the main thing I noticed with her is that she had less of an appetite and was less active (not very specific!) She's always drunk and peed a lot and that hasn't changed. With Kira, were her BUN and Creatinine elevated? It's so hard to say goodbye, especially when it's so unexpected. Bonnie |
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Cats are all different, just like people. The first cat I had
developed kidney failure at age 16 and died within 4 months. However, they weren't doing much to treat it back then - early 80's. I always blamed myself - I always gave her milk and she would not drink water. The rest of my cats have never had a drop of milk and have not had kidney failure - coincidence? Who knows? Why do some of us die of a heart attack at age 50 and some live to be 104?! wrote: I know this is too late to ask as Kira died on Thursday. But I am still stunned and trying to figure out how we missed it. She was diagnosed with Immune mediated anemia, and treated successfully for it. Back in August, her bloodwork was back to normal, her weight back up, and her activity back to normal. She looked great, and we thought everything was fine. She started losing weight. She was still eating, just not as much. Last Sunday, she stopped eating. The first day, I thought she was tired of the food, so I was trying to switch it up. I had a back injury, so I went to the doctor on Monday. She was still not eating that night, and seemed to be hanging out by the water bowl, so we went to the vet Tuesday morning. She had some goop (not there before), so the vet figured she had a respiratory infection again, and her gums were really pale. So he took a blood sample and prescribed the prednisolone and the antibiotic again, which worked great before. She was also dehydrated, so they did sub-Q injection there and I took a pack home to continue. I also got some canned food, which I mixed with water to give her with an eye dropper. The next day, the vet told me the bloodowrk was a little worse than last time, and confirmed the prescription dosages. No improvement on Tuesday or Wednesday. On thursday, as we were heading to the door to take her back to the vet, she died. When I was doing my online research during the last round, I really couldn't find any big serious issues that cause immune mediated anemia. Looking at different symptoms this time, it sounds like she had kidney failure which would explain the lack of appetite, dehydration, and the excess thirst. But that implied non-regenerative anemia, which was not the case with Kira's bloodwork. She had a geriatric panel in February, a regular full panel in July, and CBC panels 8/4, 8/11, 8/29, and 10/17. All of them said regenerative. And her full panel in July had normal levels for BUN and creatine (and most everything else). Could it go bad that fast? I know it's too late. I just can't understand what happened. She seemed so healthy. A week ago, I was just beginning to get a feeling that something was wrong. She was active and happy. Good weight and healthy coat. The first time, she was just barely anemic when I figured there was a problem and took her in. This time, she went from looking great, to being dead in a week. I know I missed the excess urine. They all pee in the same corner or each box, so I just assumed it was multiple cats. I do the downstairs boxes, and my mom does upstairs. I didn't think to ask if the upstairs box was getting less business. I won't have a senior again for several years, but what should I be looking for? My first cats lived to be 18 and 19, so losing Kira at age 12 just came out of nowhere. I thought I was being proactive by doing annual bloodwork and by taking her in again in July and requesting new bloodwork. But it didn't catch anything aside from the anemia which doesn't seem to be the only problem. |
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wrote On thursday, as we were heading to the door to take her back to the vet, she died. Oh Meghan I am so sorry. |
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I am so sorry Meghan. I wish I had something to contribute but I'm afraid I
know even less than you. But we're thinking of you, and with you in spirit at this difficult time. wrote in message ups.com... I know this is too late to ask as Kira died on Thursday. But I am still stunned and trying to figure out how we missed it. She was diagnosed with Immune mediated anemia, and treated successfully for it. Back in August, her bloodwork was back to normal, her weight back up, and her activity back to normal. She looked great, and we thought everything was fine. She started losing weight. She was still eating, just not as much. Last Sunday, she stopped eating. The first day, I thought she was tired of the food, so I was trying to switch it up. I had a back injury, so I went to the doctor on Monday. She was still not eating that night, and seemed to be hanging out by the water bowl, so we went to the vet Tuesday morning. She had some goop (not there before), so the vet figured she had a respiratory infection again, and her gums were really pale. So he took a blood sample and prescribed the prednisolone and the antibiotic again, which worked great before. She was also dehydrated, so they did sub-Q injection there and I took a pack home to continue. I also got some canned food, which I mixed with water to give her with an eye dropper. The next day, the vet told me the bloodowrk was a little worse than last time, and confirmed the prescription dosages. No improvement on Tuesday or Wednesday. On thursday, as we were heading to the door to take her back to the vet, she died. When I was doing my online research during the last round, I really couldn't find any big serious issues that cause immune mediated anemia. Looking at different symptoms this time, it sounds like she had kidney failure which would explain the lack of appetite, dehydration, and the excess thirst. But that implied non-regenerative anemia, which was not the case with Kira's bloodwork. She had a geriatric panel in February, a regular full panel in July, and CBC panels 8/4, 8/11, 8/29, and 10/17. All of them said regenerative. And her full panel in July had normal levels for BUN and creatine (and most everything else). Could it go bad that fast? I know it's too late. I just can't understand what happened. She seemed so healthy. A week ago, I was just beginning to get a feeling that something was wrong. She was active and happy. Good weight and healthy coat. The first time, she was just barely anemic when I figured there was a problem and took her in. This time, she went from looking great, to being dead in a week. I know I missed the excess urine. They all pee in the same corner or each box, so I just assumed it was multiple cats. I do the downstairs boxes, and my mom does upstairs. I didn't think to ask if the upstairs box was getting less business. I won't have a senior again for several years, but what should I be looking for? My first cats lived to be 18 and 19, so losing Kira at age 12 just came out of nowhere. I thought I was being proactive by doing annual bloodwork and by taking her in again in July and requesting new bloodwork. But it didn't catch anything aside from the anemia which doesn't seem to be the only problem. |
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I am so sorry for the loss of your kitty. I know all too well how
painful it can be. I think you did all you could for her, especially since you were very proactive in taking her to the vet. Sometimes, though, when one thing happens, it can have a snowball effect and start shutting other bodily functions down OR sometimes they never fully recover from an ailment which also starts a decline in their health as well. I think the best that we can do is watch them closely and spend as much time with them as possible to get to really know them so that when they do start acting odd, at least we will be able to give the vet good information about their activities. With my experience in losing my beloved Rocky last year to kidney failure, I found that yes, it does come on quite fast. He had lost three pounds within three months and had quit eating. I had noticed his weight loss, but thought it was just his age. I also noticed he wasn't moving as quickly as he used to, but again, I thought it was his age. I did not know he was dehydrated because I always saw him drinking water. It was hard for my to gauge who is going to the bathroom the most since at the time I had six cats. I took Rocky to the vet on a Thursday and, sadly, did not visit him on Friday or Saturday because I did not want to upset him. More than anything he hated cages, yet he passed away on Sunday, all alone and in a cage at the vet. I found out Monday morning when I went to visit him. I was, and still am, absolutely devastated. I suffer from a tremendous amount of guilt because I did not visit him and wasn't with him when he passed. He was with me 16 of my 20 years in the Navy and was from Italy. He traveled with me from Italy to California to Hawaii to England and finally to Alabama. I have seven fur babies now and I try to spend as much time with them both as a group and individually so I can get as close to them as possible and really get to know them. Plus, it is therapeutic for me; nothing is more comforting than a purring kitty gazing lovingly into my eyes. Their love is pure and unconditional. Many prayers to you for comfort. Deeanna wrote: I know this is too late to ask as Kira died on Thursday. But I am still stunned and trying to figure out how we missed it. She was diagnosed with Immune mediated anemia, and treated successfully for it. Back in August, her bloodwork was back to normal, her weight back up, and her activity back to normal. She looked great, and we thought everything was fine. She started losing weight. She was still eating, just not as much. Last Sunday, she stopped eating. The first day, I thought she was tired of the food, so I was trying to switch it up. I had a back injury, so I went to the doctor on Monday. She was still not eating that night, and seemed to be hanging out by the water bowl, so we went to the vet Tuesday morning. She had some goop (not there before), so the vet figured she had a respiratory infection again, and her gums were really pale. So he took a blood sample and prescribed the prednisolone and the antibiotic again, which worked great before. She was also dehydrated, so they did sub-Q injection there and I took a pack home to continue. I also got some canned food, which I mixed with water to give her with an eye dropper. The next day, the vet told me the bloodowrk was a little worse than last time, and confirmed the prescription dosages. No improvement on Tuesday or Wednesday. On thursday, as we were heading to the door to take her back to the vet, she died. When I was doing my online research during the last round, I really couldn't find any big serious issues that cause immune mediated anemia. Looking at different symptoms this time, it sounds like she had kidney failure which would explain the lack of appetite, dehydration, and the excess thirst. But that implied non-regenerative anemia, which was not the case with Kira's bloodwork. She had a geriatric panel in February, a regular full panel in July, and CBC panels 8/4, 8/11, 8/29, and 10/17. All of them said regenerative. And her full panel in July had normal levels for BUN and creatine (and most everything else). Could it go bad that fast? I know it's too late. I just can't understand what happened. She seemed so healthy. A week ago, I was just beginning to get a feeling that something was wrong. She was active and happy. Good weight and healthy coat. The first time, she was just barely anemic when I figured there was a problem and took her in. This time, she went from looking great, to being dead in a week. I know I missed the excess urine. They all pee in the same corner or each box, so I just assumed it was multiple cats. I do the downstairs boxes, and my mom does upstairs. I didn't think to ask if the upstairs box was getting less business. I won't have a senior again for several years, but what should I be looking for? My first cats lived to be 18 and 19, so losing Kira at age 12 just came out of nowhere. I thought I was being proactive by doing annual bloodwork and by taking her in again in July and requesting new bloodwork. But it didn't catch anything aside from the anemia which doesn't seem to be the only problem. |
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I'm sorry to hear about Kira. I know you were trying so hard for her.
We did have a CRF kitty years ago but she had hers for years. It was a slow degeneration in her case. Did you decide to have a necropsy done? You took good care of Kira, take care of yourself now. Rhonda wrote: I know this is too late to ask as Kira died on Thursday. |
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Rhonda wrote: I'm sorry to hear about Kira. I know you were trying so hard for her. We did have a CRF kitty years ago but she had hers for years. It was a slow degeneration in her case. Did you decide to have a necropsy done? No, we have always brought ours home so that the other cats and dogs can see and smell and start the grieving process at the same time. And then we bury them in the yard. We put Kira next to Maynard, her only real animal buddy. I'd like to put a nice blue azaela over her. If there were a really good reason to have it done, I would. But it won't bring her back. And I don't think I would get to bring her home after that, and I probably wouldn't want to. |
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