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The vet told me that if he didn't get 10 or 20 ml, not to worry, that anywhere near that would be beneficial. I was worried at first, but he seems to be doing much better than he has for a few months. That, to me, is a great sign. 

The first few nights, I was afraid to sleep, just in case something happened. But I slept much better last night, which my kitty obviously sensed. He was much calmer and took about 56ml (I couldn't get the last 4 ml in for some reason). I may see if I can get a smaller gauge needle, seeing as...

I did cut down the lactulose Friday night after a little diarrhea, and now he seems to have normal bowel movements. And I've only cleaned up one little puddle of vomit, which was full of fur (he's really been grooming himself again since yesterday morning).  I have a neighbour who said he'd...

He seems to be up and around more today, teasing the dogs, and eating. I am surprised at how quickly he's eating the kidney food; it's like he isn't the huge fusspot I thought he was for the last 17 years. I hope this is a good sign. When I sent my mother a video of him up and around, she...

The vet put him on lactulose, as he was so constipated, he was vomiting almost non-stop yesterday morning (which is why I took him to the vet in the first place). From personal experience, I know that stuff is revolting, and I couldn't imagine having to take it and not knowing why.  The vet...

I know when he starts showing that he is suffering, I will be able to make the right decision. Now that I know the symptoms of the final stages of renal failure, I am positive my other cat who passed last April at age 19 was suffering from this condition, and I never want another cat to go...

Thank you so much. I'm giving him 120 ml twice a day and find it a lot easier than giving him the liquid meds in a medicine dropper, actually. I thought it seemed like a little too much, as he drinks a ton. Personally, I used to think he was a diabetic because of the amount he drinks. But...

Hi, maybe this has been asked before, but... I had to take my 17 year old to the vet yesterday. Turns out he has renal disease. I wasn't ready to give up without trying medication and new food, especially since he had been so active early yesterday morning. Anyway, the vet prescribed a few...