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Gizmo has been on Depo Medrol shots for a very long time for his allergies. We have found nothing else to help his allergy breakouts. We have tried various things over the years with no results. We have taken him to a feline dermatologist, had the skin tests, he took the allergin shots all to no avail.
So my question here is what is going to happen. I know we are shortening his life but I want him to be happy and not suffering with itchy, open sores. The shots clear up his problems for the short term.
What will it look like when/ if he eventually goes into kidney failure? Right now he's still a normal, happy boy. He eats well, but not excessively. Uses his litter box, plays with his sister, cuddles, purrs, etc. but I am noticing I cannot keep a good weight on him. He needs to gain weight! I am feeding him 3 times a day, good quality wet food.
I know I will be told to take him to the vet if I'm concerned, and when we return "home" in late October, we will be doing that. But in the meantime I am wondering what to be looking for just to be prepared and informed.
Thank you for any advice you can give me.
So my question here is what is going to happen. I know we are shortening his life but I want him to be happy and not suffering with itchy, open sores. The shots clear up his problems for the short term.
What will it look like when/ if he eventually goes into kidney failure? Right now he's still a normal, happy boy. He eats well, but not excessively. Uses his litter box, plays with his sister, cuddles, purrs, etc. but I am noticing I cannot keep a good weight on him. He needs to gain weight! I am feeding him 3 times a day, good quality wet food.
I know I will be told to take him to the vet if I'm concerned, and when we return "home" in late October, we will be doing that. But in the meantime I am wondering what to be looking for just to be prepared and informed.
Thank you for any advice you can give me.