Here we go....Riley, my 14/15 yo was diagnosed with beginning stages of renal failure today. His creative level was 2.5 which isn't too far out of normal, however, it was a significant increase over his levels 6 months ago. He also has 2 infected teeth that have to be removed. Sigh.
His arthritis is getting worse and he's injured one of his back legs.
So, we left the vet with antibiotics for his teeth, pain medication for his leg, an estimate for the extraction and orders for sub-q fluids once a month.
So all that brings me to this: The vet is recommending prescription food for the renal issues but I'm thinking I've read here about not doing the dry but feeding certain other wet foods. Of course, I can't remember now. I'm going to dig around online but would love to hear others experience with diet for my little man.
Thanks!
His arthritis is getting worse and he's injured one of his back legs.
So, we left the vet with antibiotics for his teeth, pain medication for his leg, an estimate for the extraction and orders for sub-q fluids once a month.
So all that brings me to this: The vet is recommending prescription food for the renal issues but I'm thinking I've read here about not doing the dry but feeding certain other wet foods. Of course, I can't remember now. I'm going to dig around online but would love to hear others experience with diet for my little man.
Thanks!