CRF - Chronic Renal Failure:links and experiences with

Sadie was on short term sub-q's.
She hates being held down so I had them done at the vets.
It was expensive and the daily trip to the vets was traumatic for her.
When she needs them long term, it will be necessary to find a way to give them to her at home.

Keep trying ...
you will figure out a way to do it.

The vet showed us how to do them at home because we needed to do it that way. Claude is having a better day today. He did eat some breakfast this morning. Both his food and antibiotic stayed down this morning. He likes to hide behind my bed but if I reach down there he is coming to me for pets. We are taking him in the bathroom with us so he can shower because it gets him to drink water. He has always preferred to drink water by sticking his head under the shower when we are showering. He is my shower kid. He has come out from under the bed ane is now walking around. He jumped up to be in the window in my den. I am going to continue mixing his old wet food with the perscription food as dicussed with the vet. He will not eat his perscription wet food alone yet. Claude has a follow-up with the vet on Sunday. I just wish he would drink water other than during showers. I got a drinkwell fountain but he has not touched it yet. We have been able to get some sub-q fluids in him and will continue to do them twice a day per the vet.

Sounds like things are going in the right direction...good for you and Claude!


ps one food that some crf kitties like is Hi Tor Neo - sold via petfooddirect.com, it does contain by-products but is a very soft, bit fatty (in appearance imo) food that some kitties really like. The food is for kitties with kidney issues who need a lower protein, lower phos food. Here is the link:
http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/p...CP5BXVWDFMAX6F

I am so glad that your shower loving boy Claude, has perked up a little.
More vibes coming your way.

Thanks for the vibes xocats. Thanks for the information on thie food Pat & Alix. I clicked on the link and printed out the description to take to his vet appointment Sunday. I think he does not like the new food because when I put it down he will get up and sniff at it. Then he walks away. I may feed more of his old food mixed with the a little of the new wet food and try doing smaller portion more times a day for now He is back under the bed now. I did try to get him to bring him in the bathroom to shower with me but he hissed at me when I try to pick him up. I am not suprised that he did not let me pick him up though. He is my cat but he is more bonded to my hubby. My hubby has an easier time picking Claude up and that is normal.

Hi,

We visited the vet again today. It's pretty clear Gracie has a tumor in her mouth, and she still has lost weight even with the force feeding.

We are going to do hospice care until she lets us know that she's ready to go.

Originally Posted by buttonwillow

Hi,

We visited the vet again today. It's pretty clear Gracie has a tumor in her mouth, and she still has lost weight even with the force feeding.

We are going to do hospice care until she lets us know that she's ready to go.

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I am sorry, I've been here too it's a bittersweet time. Wishing you and Gracie good days together.

Originally Posted by buttonwillow

Hi,

We visited the vet again today. It's pretty clear Gracie has a tumor in her mouth, and she still has lost weight even with the force feeding.

We are going to do hospice care until she lets us know that she's ready to go.

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buttonwillow, I am so sorry to hear about Gracie. Hugs to both you and Gracie. I hope the rest of the time you and Gracie have together will allow you some good times together. If you need a shoulder to lean on please let me know.

My thoughts will be with you buttonwillow, and your beloved Gracie, during this precious time together.
May love and peace be with you both.

Originally Posted by buttonwillow

Hi,

We visited the vet again today. It's pretty clear Gracie has a tumor in her mouth, and she still has lost weight even with the force feeding.

We are going to do hospice care until she lets us know that she's ready to go.

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You and Gracie are both in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers.

Thank you all. I'm so sad I can't even cry.
Gracie is hiding in her Sherpa bag right now. She's really not very happy. I'm going to have to say goodbye pretty soon.
Thank you for you kind words and good wishes.

I will be holding you both close in my heart.
Precious Gracie

buttonwillow thank you for taking the time to provide an update. I hope both you and Gracie find peace together in the time you do have left together. Hugs to both of you.

I'm thinking about you and Gracie too! So sorry it's not better news. I hope she's feeling a bit better tomorrow.

My sweet Gracie passed away at the vet's this morning. She had started to hide, and wasn't enjoying her normal cat activities any longer.

She had a good night. She slept with Mr Q for a while and then with me for a while (I was on the couch due to Mr Q's snoring). It was a sunny morning so she enjoyed the sun for several hours.

Peace to your sweet Gracie. I am very sorry for your loss.

RIP Gracie RIP

I am so sorry for your loss buttonwillow. RIP Gracie.

I am so sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace sweet Gracie.

I am so very sorry for your loss.
I will say a prayer for Gracie's sweet little soul.