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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 21:05

I only did the diet, but as I worked at a vets, I had regular blood tests done to monitor the kidneys and they seemed quite stable so there was no need for anything additional. Thanks-the cat loves the diet food-guess that is a plus!

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 20:51

I only did the diet, but as I worked at a vets, I had regular blood tests done to monitor the kidneys and they seemed quite stable so there was no need for anything additional.

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 19:39

She can buy the fluids from a human pharmacy, its about 8dhs for 500ml. Admittedly the special food is more expensive, but she will only need a small amout per day, so a bag should last about a month. (works out about 3-5dhs a day. :) I fully sympathize as my was diagnosed with renal failure when she was 9, she had regular blood checks, and was on a renal diet, but eventually died at the age of 12 :( Did you do the injections too-or just the special diet?

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 19:36

It's 3 times a week, not 3 times a day. Yes, just re read and re posted as couldn't believe 3 times a day!

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 19:33

It's 3 times a week, not 3 times a day.

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 19:31

I'm afraid it's time to say goodbye to the cat, BUT I'm afraid the post information makes little sense medically. If the cat is in renal failure 3 x a week is not going to do squat. The cat either has serious amounts of fluids pumped in I/V to try and kick start the kidneys, with a shot of anabolic or you decide the cat is at end stage failure and needs putting down due to age and zero recovery chance. <em>edited by QF2011 on 13/07/2011</em>

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 19:17

She can buy the fluids from a human pharmacy, its about 8dhs for 500ml. Admittedly the special food is more expensive, but she will only need a small amout per day, so a bag should last about a month. (works out about 3-5dhs a day. :) I fully sympathize as my was diagnosed with renal failure when she was 9, she had regular blood checks, and was on a renal diet, but eventually died at the age of 12 :(

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 16:14

I would definitly give it a go, then if she does get progressivly worse, she will know she has done what she can. Unfortunately kidney damage doesnt always show up in blood tests untill they are more that 75% damaged, and once the damage is done, there is no going back. These days though there are plenty of kidney support foods for cats, and together with the fluids, I dont see why she shouldnt lead a normal life. Thanks-won't they still fail though-just take a bit longer? Yes, they will still fail, but the fluids will help flush the toxins from the body. The SC fluids are not really going to uncomfortably prolong her life, but it will help her be more comfortable. There will come a point when even the fluids dont help, and she will have to make that terrible decision, but until then...its worth a try :) edited by Sabrina H on 13/07/2011 Thanks-guess there is the question of the expense of the treatment too

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 16:03

I would definitly give it a go, then if she does get progressivly worse, she will know she has done what she can. Unfortunately kidney damage doesnt always show up in blood tests untill they are more that 75% damaged, and once the damage is done, there is no going back. These days though there are plenty of kidney support foods for cats, and together with the fluids, I dont see why she shouldnt lead a normal life. Thanks-won't they still fail though-just take a bit longer? Yes, they will still fail, but the fluids will help flush the toxins from the body. The SC fluids are not really going to uncomfortably prolong her life, but it will help her be more comfortable. There will come a point when even the fluids dont help, and she will have to make that terrible decision, but until then...its worth a try :) <em>edited by Sabrina H on 13/07/2011</em>

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:58

wuffles...........sorry to say this but kidney failure and elderly cats is not a good combination. Yes, your poor friend can try the vets options, but in all total honesty.........and I say this as a devoted mad cat lady , she needs to let her beloved friend go in peace. Sending hugs x. Thanks-I am inclined to agree (and I love my cats dearly) but don't want to influence her-I cat sit for her so I am trying to get some balanced ideas-not easy to know what to do

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:52

wuffles...........sorry to say this but kidney failure and elderly cats is not a good combination. Yes, your poor friend can try the vets options, but in all total honesty.........and I say this as a devoted mad cat lady , she needs to let her beloved friend go in peace. Sending hugs x.

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:42

I would definitly give it a go, then if she does get progressivly worse, she will know she has done what she can. Unfortunately kidney damage doesnt always show up in blood tests untill they are more that 75% damaged, and once the damage is done, there is no going back. These days though there are plenty of kidney support foods for cats, and together with the fluids, I dont see why she shouldnt lead a normal life. Thanks-won't they still fail though-just take a bit longer?

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:40

I would definitly give it a go, then if she does get progressivly worse, she will know she has done what she can. Unfortunately kidney damage doesnt always show up in blood tests untill they are more that 75% damaged, and once the damage is done, there is no going back. These days though there are plenty of kidney support foods for cats, and together with the fluids, I dont see why she shouldnt lead a normal life.

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:36

IV fluids or SQ? Are they asking her to administer the fluids under the skin? If it were my cat no question, I would do the fluids. I understand the "process" may seem a bit intimidating if she's never done it before. Is it that she's a bit nervous perhaps about the needle etc? If it's SQ fluids there will of course be a poke when the needle goes in and there will be a bit of a lump under the skin until the fluids absorb. But other than that, there should be no unpleasantness for the cat involved. If she doesn't do the fluids it may not be too long, depending on how bad the cat's kidneys are, before toxins start building up in the cat's system - and then the kitty WILL be feeling poorly. Sorry Laura-meant SQ-the vet didn't really give much indication how much difference it would make timewise which makes the decision harder-I don't think it is the process she minds-just questioning whether prolonging the inevitable is a kindness

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:26

IV fluids or SQ? Are they asking her to administer the fluids under the skin? If it were my cat no question, I would do the fluids. I understand the "process" may seem a bit intimidating if she's never done it before. Is it that she's a bit nervous perhaps about the needle etc? If it's SQ fluids there will of course be a poke when the needle goes in and there will be a bit of a lump under the skin until the fluids absorb. But other than that, there should be no unpleasantness for the cat involved. If she doesn't do the fluids it may not be too long, depending on how bad the cat's kidneys are, before toxins start building up in the cat's system - and then the kitty WILL be feeling poorly.

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:18

Surely she should discuss all the options with the vet and go on his opinion..... She has of course. The vet is in favour of fluids-but they won't be the ones administering it-guess the question is how far should you go to lengthen the cat's life-the condition is not curable

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Latest post on 13 July 2011 - 15:08

Surely she should discuss all the options with the vet and go on his opinion.....

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A friend has a cat that has been diagnosed in the early stages of renal failure. The vet has advised her to give it extra fluid by injection 3 times a week at home-which my friend is reluctant to do as she feels it is an uncomfortable way to prolong the cat's life-she is also planning to return home within the year. The cat is around 12 and seems to be in no pain or discomfort-would you start the treatment to prolong the cat's life-let it live untreated while it is pain free-or.....? She is really confused as she wants to do what is best for her beloved street cat <em>edited by wuffles on 13/07/2011</em>

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