Yes there is a lot you can do if it's renal failure! Please go to the site I gave you a link to - www.felinecrf.org. It discusses the related issues, the treatments and medications, diet changes etc. I can give you the briefest synopsis: diet needs to be lower in phosphorous, and depending on stage, lower in protein (some debate on that versus feeding better quality protein), potassium levels tend to drop so a potassium supplement may be necessary. Phosphorous levels tend to go too high, so a binder (can be bought as a powder to mix in the food) may need to be used. Dehydration is an issue, many (depends on the stage of kidney failure) do sub-q fluids at home daily or every other day or every third - depends on what your vet advises. Nausea due to increased stomach acid is an issue, famotidine (pepcid) is one medication that can be used - so is slippery elm bark powder.Originally Posted by zinnia
But she still feels sick. I really hope this is a virus and not renal failure. Is there anything I can do if it is? ... Gulp...
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