HI Everyone,
I have a 12 y.o. female cat with feline kidney disease. She was diagnosed at Christmas last year (2014) when suddenly she crashed. We had been away for a few days over the holidays with a friend checking in on our kitties (we also have a 11 y.o male). She didn't notice anything but a day or so after our return I picked Mayday up to cuddle her and when I went to let her down she just fell, on her side and laid there. It was very obvious something was wrong - she always lands on her feet. I raced her to the vet who over the next 72 hours, diagnosed her with FKD, got her hydrated on IV fluids and returned her home to us. We spent the next 2-3 months nursing Mayday back to health - giving her subcutaneous fluids until about 4 months later, she wouldn't tolerate the needles any longer and we allowed her to try it on her own. By this time she was eating and drinking again - we had switched to a better food for her urinary track however she wouldn't eat anything wet - we tried a couple dozen cans of wet food and all sorts of soft treats to no avail. So at this time she eats the cheapest cat treats we can find - not good for her kidneys but its keeping her from starving to death as she is getting lots of calories. About three months ago she started peeing outside the litter pan. We now have 4 boxes, have tried litter attract, have used a variety of enzyme based cleaners, have switched litters from clay to wheat - none of it has made any difference. She poos in the box, pees on the floor around the box. We have started putting puppy pads down however she only uses them about 50 % of the time. Other than the peeing, Mayday's health has been restored, far exceeding our expectations. She plays with her toys again, gets full of p*SS and vinegar and runs around, instigates swatting matches with her buddy Wizzo - she is full of life and play and I am grateful to have my friend back. But the peeing is terrible and my husband and I are really struggling with it. We have even cancelled plans to host people at our house out of embarrassment. If anyone has any ideas of what to do next or what we can try I would appreciate any help.
Oh yeah, we also put one of those hallway carpet mats, that are clear runners for boots etc. The ones with the little pointy bits to hold it to the carpet, upside down where we are trying to discourage her from peeing but this didn't help either. She doesn't pee any where else in the house but around her litter pans.
Desperate and thankful for any help or suggestions...
I have a 12 y.o. female cat with feline kidney disease. She was diagnosed at Christmas last year (2014) when suddenly she crashed. We had been away for a few days over the holidays with a friend checking in on our kitties (we also have a 11 y.o male). She didn't notice anything but a day or so after our return I picked Mayday up to cuddle her and when I went to let her down she just fell, on her side and laid there. It was very obvious something was wrong - she always lands on her feet. I raced her to the vet who over the next 72 hours, diagnosed her with FKD, got her hydrated on IV fluids and returned her home to us. We spent the next 2-3 months nursing Mayday back to health - giving her subcutaneous fluids until about 4 months later, she wouldn't tolerate the needles any longer and we allowed her to try it on her own. By this time she was eating and drinking again - we had switched to a better food for her urinary track however she wouldn't eat anything wet - we tried a couple dozen cans of wet food and all sorts of soft treats to no avail. So at this time she eats the cheapest cat treats we can find - not good for her kidneys but its keeping her from starving to death as she is getting lots of calories. About three months ago she started peeing outside the litter pan. We now have 4 boxes, have tried litter attract, have used a variety of enzyme based cleaners, have switched litters from clay to wheat - none of it has made any difference. She poos in the box, pees on the floor around the box. We have started putting puppy pads down however she only uses them about 50 % of the time. Other than the peeing, Mayday's health has been restored, far exceeding our expectations. She plays with her toys again, gets full of p*SS and vinegar and runs around, instigates swatting matches with her buddy Wizzo - she is full of life and play and I am grateful to have my friend back. But the peeing is terrible and my husband and I are really struggling with it. We have even cancelled plans to host people at our house out of embarrassment. If anyone has any ideas of what to do next or what we can try I would appreciate any help.
Oh yeah, we also put one of those hallway carpet mats, that are clear runners for boots etc. The ones with the little pointy bits to hold it to the carpet, upside down where we are trying to discourage her from peeing but this didn't help either. She doesn't pee any where else in the house but around her litter pans.
Desperate and thankful for any help or suggestions...