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I would recommend making her an indoor-only cat, and start supervising her and limiting her outdoor time. She probably shouldn’t be outside during peak temperature hours (between 10am and 4pm in my area) either. As the other commenter had, if she had an episode of not feeling well while outside, she may choose to hide somewhere and not come back. Additionally, it is MUCH easier to keep her hydrated inside especially with the heatwaves everywhere this summer.
To encourage more drinking, I recommend keeping multiple dishes of fresh water around the house — not near food or litter boxes because some cats will associate water near food as “unclean” and drink less. You can also try moistening her kibble if she free feeds on dry food. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Will she allow at home sub-q fluids? | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
She does and we give them to her 3x a week! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-05-08 |
Thank you! I try to supervise her time outside as much as possible, but I’ll try to keep her inside during peak temperature hours, maybe allowing 1/2 hour of supervised time if she demands to be let out. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-05-08 |
Thank you! She doesn’t venture very far when she goes outside. We have an acre of land and she stays within it these days. She really only goes in the patio and garden (which have lots of shade). I’m going to try allowing 1/2 hour of supervised outdoors time throughout the day and making sure she’s drinking when she’s inside. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-05-08 |
Maybe more frequently? With vet approval of course. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-06-08 |
A few weeks ago, Dante (7 years old, diagnosed with FIV) stopped eating as much and less interested with food. About a week and half ago, he went to the vet and they did some blood work. He has high levels in the panel that indicated kidney problems. Earlier this week, they performed a urinalysis and some other tests and diagnosed him with Chronic Kidney Disease. Today I get a call from the vet explaining he is in the last stage of CKD. This is all so sudden and came out of no where. While the symptoms do correlate, it’s so unreal. It really feels like he went to bed one night completely healthy and woke up like this. It’s all so fresh and confusing. | r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
I don’t want to give you false hope but CKD can be managed for years with diet, medication, and fluid therapy and numbers at diagnosis sometimes don’t paint a true picture since there’s no interventions. Once starting “treatment” some cats go down to a lower stage of CKD.
I would suggest a prescription renal diet if you can afford it and Dante tolerates it. A lot of kitties dislike it but there are also nonprescription foods on the market that are kidney friendly so please look into that! Also, ask your vet what Dante’s phosphorous level is and if adding a phosphorus binder to his food would be helpful.
For symptoms of CKD like nausea and lack of appetite, ask your vet for cerenia and mirataz.
Increasing hydration seems to be the biggest benefit for CKD kitties. If not already, buy a water fountain to see if Dante will drink more water. Adding liquid treats or broths as a treat is a good way to get more liquid in their diet. Of course check for kidney friendly ones - my go to were the liquid temptations treats. Churu is pretty high in phosphorus.
Hydracare is expensive and some cats are hit or miss but when it works people rave about it.
I’m not sure on Dante’s kidney levels but if it’s late stage, he should be receiving daily subQ fluids (if he doesn’t have heart issues). This is one of the best palliative measures for kidney cats.
None of these are overnight fixes and if Dante has a crash he will need medical attention (typically IV fluids) but I absolutely recommend asking your vet about all these things in hopes to manage Dante’s CKD. After a couple months of these changes I’d have his bloodwork redone to see if there has been any improvement. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
I had my cat diagnosed with stage 4 just two weeks ago. I feel your pain, it feels so sudden. He didn’t have any concerning signs until recently. But I’m hopeful with all the changes that our kitties will be resilient. We can be strong for them and fight with them. I love my kitty so much, so I completely understand the shock of it. You’re helping him now which is all that matters, he knows he is loved | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Dante is absolutely adorable. I hope with intervention, he starts feeling better soon. 🖤🤍 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
😢 get well, Dante! ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
This helps so much! Dante is currently on fluids daily and is on an appetite stimulant because of him not wanting to eat. He does drink lots of water and eats wet food sometimes. Do you have any specific kind of food that you prefer? | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
I am sorry you are going through this too. I hope that both of our kitties get to live their longest, happiest lives. They are our children even if they have 4 legs and fur ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Thank you so much !❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Thank you!❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
I’d also try the anti-nausea medicine. A lot of times their lack of appetite stems from being nauseous so it’s best to treat that underlying cause first.
For wet we used royal canin renal support early consult loaf. There are a few varieties that have different textures so make the call based on what Dante prefers - gravy, pate, etc. weruva BFF play is their pate line, kidney friendly depending on the protein, and was a fraction of the cost of prescription food. They also have a gravy line too.
For dry we used Purina pro plan veterinary select. The FB group “feline chronic kidney disease” has a food list for non prescription wet and dry food that was really helpful. I found with Clint he needed a rotation of food to keep his appetite up so the last few months of his life we had several wet food varieties lol.
Best of luck to Dante and you! I know the diagnosis can be overwhelming but hopefully you guys can manage it and have many more years together. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Very helpful tips, u/DD854! Many cats steer clear of renal diets; the truth is, they do better with diets that have fluid in them, eg, a raw diet. Mine lived happily on raw food for over 6 years. Kitties are finicky and can be hard to transition to any new diet it's true, but others say to their people, "where have you been hiding this my whole life?" | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Dante is a polydactyl doll! Tuxedo kitties are the best. Hope you're feeling better with this care and passing it on to him, too. Have you considered talking to a veterinarian for natural remedies and a more gentle approach to his care? Usually, wellness and "whole-istic" care is the best focus in the early stages after a diagnosis. I get it! I had a kidney kitty for over 6 years until he passed peacefully at 21 years old. Good luck. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
All of this information is so helpful , thank you so so much! I will definitely look for those foods and check out the FB page. I appreciate it so much. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
I will definitely ask the vet about natural remedies. I’ll try anything to help him. I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
My cat loves his kidney diet more than what I fed him before. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Damn kidney disease,............I\`ve lost a number of much loved cats from it. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
❤️ it’s a rough road. Love him more than ever. I’ve had three cats with this diagnosis. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
I second this message. I also incorporate these things into my pre-CKD kitties daily routine:
-Purina Pro Plan Hydracare 4 oz. / day
-Nordic Naturals Omega 3 liquid, .75 mL/day
-Vetriscience Renal Essential Vitamins, 4 vitamins/day
- Azodyl supplement, 2 pills/day
-Visbiome powder, 1 packet/day
*for food, I do Royal Canin prescription Renal diet. Canned is preferred to dry, but I keep both on hand | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Awwwwww, and such a purrrty kittie 😍😻 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Awww.... 💔🙏😢 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Wow he seems so young to be that far along in ckd! Did they check for any other issues, like high blood pressure? Or rule out an acute kidney injury? | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
My sweet boy was diagnosed with late stage kidney disease in 2016 at 10 years old. I had him on prescription food and gave him subcutaneous fluids. He lived through the end of 2022. I was so lucky and grateful I got 6 more years with my baby before he passed. Anything is possible. Just enjoy every minute you have left. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Please don’t give up hope. Out fur baby was diagnosed with CKD and bilaterally obstructed kidneys in 2018. We were told she might not make it. Today in August 2024 she is still with us. Her numbers have improved since 2018. She is on a renal diet - Hills Prescription KD kibble and stew. At the beginning she had mirtazapene (sp?) as an appetite stimulant. She also has a daily famotidine tablet for her digestion. It’s not an easy journey. But it is worth it.
Hugs to your sweet baby 🤗 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Oo! The Temptations liquid treats have decent phosphorus levels? I’ll have to try some. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/japanese-scientist-develops-treatment-help-001259612.html
Maybe worth trying? https://www.japan-spread.com/category/select/pid/8397/currency/USD | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
😢😢 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I hope you have a vet you trust with this diagnosis, and their care gives you extra time with this wonderful feline. It just looks like Dante doesn't give a Shit! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I know it’s so shocking. No high blood pressure and no infection in the kidneys. I don’t know what other tests to push for because I really don’t want to accept this diagnosis. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Thank you! I think im going to get a second opinion. The vet said there’s not much we can do besides the fluids he’s on and the appetite stimulant but I don’t want to give up. Dante doesn’t gaf 😂 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Thank you!! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I’m so sorry you had to go through this too. 6 more years with your sweet baby must have been so rewarding, im so sorry for your loss ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Thank you!! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Please also join the feline chronic kidney disease group on FB for many helpful suggestions on supplements etc ! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Did they consider something like he ingested a toxin and it caused an acute kidney injury? | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I asked about that and maybe a physical injury that could have happened and they said it’s not likely. Even at his wellness exam around the end of last year, everything was good. The vet described his kidneys as “lumpy” when I took him on Monday. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
The first says commercialization in 2025, and the 2nd link is a totally unrelated supplement. Stick to proven treatments including sub-Q fluids, phosphate binders (for non-renal food), and renal food. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
🙏🙏🙏❤️🩹❤️🩹🙏 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
I am so sorry to hear that. Prayers. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
I hope Dante is ok ❤️❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-05-08 |
Research Cordeceps mushroom for kidney function | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
My cat will act like he's hungry, take two bites of his food, MAYBE, and then run off.
I don't think it's nausea, because he will eat literally everything else; wet food for my other cat, treats, physically fights me for table food sometimes.
His appetite is fantastic, but not for his own renal food.
Idk if he's just bored of it, since he's been eating it for almost a year now, or what.
It's really stressing me out that he just finds out what it is and promptly refuses to eat it.
| r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Most cats don't like renal diets. Have you tried giving him commercially available raw food like West Coast Raw or Stella and Chewy's? They are available in a better natural pet food retail store. But don't be surprised if he doesn't like it at first because any change in food can be a lot for most kitties. You can add broth to any food and it will give him more fluid than they'd take in through a regular water bowl alone. Try a water fountain. Good luck! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
We just had to start my old man on sub q fluids daily for kidney disease. I know eventually this will become routine and we’ll get the hang of it… but I just did it for the first time at home and I’m feeling so anxious about the whole thing.
My biggest issue is placing the needle. I’m terrified of accidentally hitting a muscle or his bones. Would there be any indicators if I did this? Like would I know I hit a muscle?
I had to poke him twice today because halfway through the needle fell out when he moved. It had been going great before that.
Second poke, I think my insertion technique hurt him and he became angry. We all had to hold him down to finish :( and now I’m worried maybe I wasn’t in between the skin? It felt like I was in the right place… maybe I’m overthinking it.
I used to be a phlebotomist, so I’m not completely unfamiliar or uncomfortable with needles. But of course it’s so different when it’s your cat.
So… when I do poke my boy I’m poking into the tent and poking horizontally, not downward. Does anyone have any step by step pictures for this step or other resources? I watched some videos, but it didn’t help much. | r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
No advertising please. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
there is a “saddle region” people use at home to pick the right spot to inject. imagine your cat wearing a little saddle on its back, that is the area most ideal for injections.
when you have your cat in a comfortable position, grab and section of skin in that region and pinch it going up as if to make it tent-shaped. with the needle bevel facing up (for comfort inserting the needle), you’ll want to insert it at a slight upward angle. avoid sticking the needle in downwards as this is where muscle can be poked. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Your vet didn't demonstrate this?
For my previous (17F), the injection point was basically 'on the back just south of the shoulder blades'. You can make a bit of a tent from the skin on the upper back, and then inject 'into the tent'. That way, the needle goes in the 'skin fold', and you don't poke anything important - the needle doesn't get to that layer.
>I used to be a phlebotomist, so I’m not completely unfamiliar or uncomfortable with needles. But of course it’s so different when it’s your cat.
You are going to do great - you'll be able to 'learn the feel' right away. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
The vet did demonstrate it. But my boy actually went into respiratory distress and our vet told us to take him to the ER. He died in the carrier in the car during the drive to the emergency vet. It’s been a very hard day. It was so unexpected and sudden. 💔 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Hugs for you! I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like you did good by your floof, the best you could. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
So very sorry for your unexpected loss 💔 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-06-08 |
Hi everyone, I have lurked here for awhile and asked a couple days ago for support on saying goodbye to my boy Mikko and just wanted to say thank you to this community. It’s been helpful to read everyone’s stories and advice and give each other support through the hard times. I knew I was doing the right thing by letting him go, it was time. He was only 3 but we made a lot of great memories together. I’m so glad I was able to give him a peaceful sendoff at home in my arms. Every day I see these posts from parents who’ve lost their kitties and it’s always so heartbreaking. Hug your kidney kitties extra tight for us please. 💕 | r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Rip beautiful kitty. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Awe I’m so sorry about Mikko. What a beautiful boy he was. I just put my 19 year old cat down yesterday. It’s so dang hard. My thoughts are with you 🩷 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
RIP Mikko :( | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Travel in love to the Rainbow Bridge. We will all be reunited soon. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
I’m so sorry. He’s so beautiful | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
So sorry 🖤🖤🖤 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Sending love and hugs, what a sweet lil angel baby | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Bye bye beautiful | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-02-08 |
Hugs | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I’m so sorry. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
😿 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Rest in peace and love, Mikko 🙏🩷🕊️ We love you little fren🙏🩷 See you soon 🙏🩷🕊️🌈 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I'm so sorry about Mikko. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
So sorry for your loss. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I am so sorry -- what a beautiful kitty. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
🖤💚🖤 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I am so sorry for your loss | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
What was wrong with him being only 3 that's early. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
❤️❤️❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I am really sorry. 3 is just too young. Life just is not fair sometimes. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
😢😢 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I am sorry for your loss.
He might have been a part of your life, but you were there for all of his, and I am sure he loved you every day. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
I'm so sorry about your Mikko. I have a black cat as well and it breaks my heart to think about when she won't be with me anymore. Much love and peace to you 💛 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Condolences. Lost the first black cat we got Wednesday. Not to renal disease but to aggressive cancer in her sinuses, orbital bone and jaw. She was 15 and such a joy. Exercise self care. RIP MIkko. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
~hugs~ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Precious Mikko. Until we all meet, rest well. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-03-08 |
Mikko you had to go too soon 😢 Rest in peace sweet kitty. So sorry for your loss. You will see eachother again. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
Sorry for your loss 🙏 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
Your sweet angel is waiting for you on the other side. RIP Mikko ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
So sorry for your loss ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
Hope you’re well supported in your grief ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
So sorry for your loss just remember he will always be with you | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
So sorry you had to say goodbye and for it to be so soon. Run free little Mikko till you are reunited at the foot of the rainbow bridge at the end. Sending love and strength fren | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
So sorry to hear. CKD needs to be defeated. I lost my boy only 9 years old to CKD. Lets hope the japanese doctor who is working on this has got some good news for us all. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
I am so sorry for your loss! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-04-08 |
R.I.P. Mikko ❤️❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-05-08 |
Sorry for your loss | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-05-08 |
I am so sorry for your loss 💔 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-05-08 |
I have hugged the one that is sitting in a basket next to my keyboard.
Sending you love and strength. I have also lost a fuzzy baby recently (almost 12). We feel your pain. You are not alone. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-06-08 |
I'm so sorry. I just said goodbye to my beloved boy today. Damn cancer!! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Rest easy Mikkio. Please welcome my boy Lemmy. I just helped him cross over today and my heart is shattered. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Awe I’m so sorry. It truly just sucks so bad | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
It does. Lemmy was only 7 and he had mast cell tumours. Very aggressive. The grief comes in waves as you probably have experienced. One minute fine and then the next, I'm crying ugh! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
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