Epakitin?

My Ragdoll is in the earlier stages of kidney disease. The vet prescribed her Epakitin 2 times a day. This drug is in a powder form. I normally feed my 6 indoor cats dry (free feed) Nutro Complete Care and 1 can of wet food between them in the evening. Lita needs this drug for the rest of her life. Can I just mix the powder with water and give it to her through a syringe daily instead of putting it in her food?? Lita has been syringe fed alot over the last 6 weeks due to her illness. She is used to it and does not mind too much. She is healthy today pretty much with the proper medications I asked my vet about just mixing the powdered Epakitin with water and giving it to her through a syringe for convenience and he said that it should be OK that way. He seemed slightly hesitant... ...that is why I am asking members here what your opinions are???? Thanks

Sorry I do not know anything about that med.
You can join the Crf group on yahoo.
They know alot.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/F...guid=148984634

I give it to my cat in her wet food. If needed, take your kitty to a separate room and close the door while she eats. I split it up and give half a dose twice a day.

Wet food is much better for cats with kidney problems, is there any chance you can increase her amount of wet?

Oh! I also give her a bit of raw chicken and pumpkin in her "food cocktail". I add a couple of teaspoons of water to it also, since hydration is a major need for crf kitties.

Originally Posted by booktigger

Wet food is much better for cats with kidney problems, is there any chance you can increase her amount of wet?

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Lita will eat wet and dry. I am hand feeding her through a syringe the wet food with the Epakitin mixed in. I have been doing this for the last 6 weeks. She barely weighs 7 pounds and is 6 1/2 years old and gaining weight. She would not eat a full can on her own if I fed her separately from the other 5 cats. I can get 1/2 can down her throat in about 5 minutes with a syringe as she loves to be hand fed and expects it daily. I give her a 5.5 once can of food + she eats dry (free fed) with the other cats. Lita was within about 24 hours of death back 7 weeks ago and she is doing great today so why should I change She also gets fluids through an IV bag 2 times a week.