Hi all;
My 13 year old cat was diagnosed with kidney failure a month ago. He had x-rays, blood and urine testing done and I also found out he is anemic. I was prescribed Clavamox for the anemia and also Epakitin for his kidney function - one scoop daily in his food, twice per day (for the rest of his life). Well, the very first day on Clavamox he vomitted and had diahhrea and also lost interest in food greatly. He went 10 days like this; vomitting, diahhrea and no appetite. He was losing weight rapidly.
I took him in for his second vet visit (this time with a different vet, tho same clinic) and I was then told he should have been put on fluids the first time around so I then started the fluids at home and was prescribed even more Clavamox. He was on Clavamox for another 10 days and the same horrible side effects continued. Eventually he finished both dosages and immediately after he had his appetite back, and then some. No more vomitting but still diahhrea DAILY and it has a been a while since he's been off the Clavamox. Has anybody else experienced the same side effects? It's been over one month so I figured the diahhrea would have gone away by now; I can't see how healthy that can be for him, plus it's no fun when he constantly tracks it through the house and all in my bed.
Anyway, on the 3rd visit to the vet, I got more bloodwork done and it looks like the fluids and Epikitin got his kidney and phosphorus levels up He has shown significant improvement!!
I was told the diahhrea is from his kidneys failing but I really don't think it is. He didn't have any diahhrea until the first dose of Clavamox. I got his anal glands done and he also also de-wormed. I was then prescribed Metronidazole to get rid of his diahhrea but it is definitely NOT working - he is is almost finished the dosage and no improvement whatsoever. I was also told that I don't need to give him Epakitin anymore since the phosphorus levels look good, but the other vet initially told me I will have to give it to him everyday for the rest of his life. Anyone know anything in regards to this?
Two other issues are... My cat has a heart murmur - this I found out last late December. I was giving my cat 200 mls of fluids everyday until his 2nd blood panel was done. Now, since his levels have improved, I am told to give 150 ml every 2nd day. Is this a lot to be giving a cat with a murmur?
The other issue is I also just found out on the 2nd vet visit, that he also has Periodontal disease. He has two rotting upper teeth on one side of his mouth. I am assuming this is what caused the heart murmur/kidney failure. I recently went out of town for one night and came back to find one of the rotten teeth has basically broke off - is this a cause for concern? I know he will need the rotten teeth extracted and his other teeth cleaned once he's in a bit better shape but I'm worried about leaving it too long (as I already obviously have)?? He still eats alot, but he does need more coaxing, so I spoon feed him his food and he eats quite a bit this way.
Sorry this is so long.... This is just so overwhelming to me as this lil guy is my heart and I keep getting conflicting stories from different vets. Just hoping to connect with anyone who has any similarities of what they have gone/going through or anyone who has any words of advice.
THANK YOU if you have read this far - lol!!
My 13 year old cat was diagnosed with kidney failure a month ago. He had x-rays, blood and urine testing done and I also found out he is anemic. I was prescribed Clavamox for the anemia and also Epakitin for his kidney function - one scoop daily in his food, twice per day (for the rest of his life). Well, the very first day on Clavamox he vomitted and had diahhrea and also lost interest in food greatly. He went 10 days like this; vomitting, diahhrea and no appetite. He was losing weight rapidly.
I took him in for his second vet visit (this time with a different vet, tho same clinic) and I was then told he should have been put on fluids the first time around so I then started the fluids at home and was prescribed even more Clavamox. He was on Clavamox for another 10 days and the same horrible side effects continued. Eventually he finished both dosages and immediately after he had his appetite back, and then some. No more vomitting but still diahhrea DAILY and it has a been a while since he's been off the Clavamox. Has anybody else experienced the same side effects? It's been over one month so I figured the diahhrea would have gone away by now; I can't see how healthy that can be for him, plus it's no fun when he constantly tracks it through the house and all in my bed.
Anyway, on the 3rd visit to the vet, I got more bloodwork done and it looks like the fluids and Epikitin got his kidney and phosphorus levels up He has shown significant improvement!!
Two other issues are... My cat has a heart murmur - this I found out last late December. I was giving my cat 200 mls of fluids everyday until his 2nd blood panel was done. Now, since his levels have improved, I am told to give 150 ml every 2nd day. Is this a lot to be giving a cat with a murmur?
The other issue is I also just found out on the 2nd vet visit, that he also has Periodontal disease. He has two rotting upper teeth on one side of his mouth. I am assuming this is what caused the heart murmur/kidney failure. I recently went out of town for one night and came back to find one of the rotten teeth has basically broke off - is this a cause for concern? I know he will need the rotten teeth extracted and his other teeth cleaned once he's in a bit better shape but I'm worried about leaving it too long (as I already obviously have)?? He still eats alot, but he does need more coaxing, so I spoon feed him his food and he eats quite a bit this way.
Sorry this is so long.... This is just so overwhelming to me as this lil guy is my heart and I keep getting conflicting stories from different vets. Just hoping to connect with anyone who has any similarities of what they have gone/going through or anyone who has any words of advice.
THANK YOU if you have read this far - lol!!
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