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CKD patients can be managed quite well with the proper lifestyle and diet and not much else. Not necessarily the most expensive thing to deal with but also not the cheapest. However, it’s very dependent on their overall health and what the kidney values actually are (is it on the higher end of stage two, the lower end,... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
It’s never a bad idea to save a life n give that stop to another for a chance at a better life. Taking him out of a stressful situation like a shelter will help his situation | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I have a 22 year old with stage 3. It's all about the diet and fluids. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I wouldn't be concerned about kitty. Mine was diagnosed in 2021 and turned 18 two months ago.
However, it is an incredible amount of money, especially if you want to be proactive, as you want to be with ckd. Early and frequent blood and urine testing (3 to 6 months) is how I think most owners are able to keep ckd kit... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Stage 2 is not a concern. Cats can live for years at stage 2. And like others have pointed out, any litter box problems are more likely due to arthritis and easily solved with low-entry litter boxes and potty pads (a just in case precaution). If any accidents occur, just make sure you use an enzyme cleaner like Natures... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
No and you would be an awesome hooman for adopting and loving a kittle with preexisting condition...just be prepared, mentally, patient because they will have accidents im sure and financially. If you can do it, go for it and thank you! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Thank you for wanting to give a home to this senior kitty.
I understand your concerns, but really, none of my CKD kitties was ever incontinent. That's not an issue with CKD. As other people explained, that's a problem if cats of any age get a urinary tract infection, which is easily treated with antibiotics.
Vet bi... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
So far, I've lost 4 cats to CKD, I've had 7 altogether I've looked after myself since I was 14, and none of them ever had a kidney infection. The closest one of my cats ever came to being incontinent was Leo, he peed in the air vents when the litter boxes were too dirty for his tastes, but I don't think that really co... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
We have a 14 year old with stage 3 and she has not hadn’t incontinence issues. Not to say they couldn’t crop up but I think it’s more typical in end stage kidney failure, at the end of their life.
Cats with kidney disease can still live long lives, but 16 is up there for a cat. I don’t want to discourage you because ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I adopted a 16 year old kitty. The most loving kitty ever (and i adopted two younger kitties later, not that I love them any less) and my absolute baby.
Diagnosed aged 18 with kidney disease, two years on and she's still meowing around and being herself, although she's slower down and just wants, sleep, food, and lot... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I agree, based on the factors described I don’t recommend a kidney cat for OP. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
My kidney cat was peeing all over the house in his last couple months. We spent literal thousands of dollars trying to save him and improve his quality of life. It was worth it but it was a huge hardship and if you’re already hesitant, I wouldn’t. Get a kitten, get pet insurance, and start saving a little each month fo... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
He could very well just pass from old age as opposed to CKD. Some kitties stay at moderate levels for years, especially with treatment. Think of how much happier this kitty will be in a loving home than in a shelter. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
My girl is stage 2 and 19 years old! She has arthritis but she doesn’t pee in the wrong place except once when she got a UTI. I keep her well hydrated now and haven’t had it happen again. That’s so sweet to give an older cat a home. I did that recently, and she’s such a funny character ♥️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
My 17-year old boy is in stage 2 and has been since we've known about the CKD (start of this year). Other than being a bit skinny, he shows no other symptoms and the only special thing we do is feed him a kidney diet and give him daily medicine that gets sprinkled over his food. He reliably uses his litter tray and doe... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
It's not a bad idea if you are able to spend money and a lot of time/work. My little boy needs a lot of that each day, but it's doing him really well and I am just so happy to see him doing great like that. He was a stage 4, but with all the care he is getting, he improved to stage 2. I spend a little hour each day pre... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
At stage 2 you are likely just modifying the diet and making sure he’s hydrated. Incontinence is not common. My cat had a bacterial AND fungal UTI and still made it to the litter box every time.
I adopted my stage 2 senior cat without knowing he was sick. I have now spent thousands, but not directly on his kidney car... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Senior cats are the best! That said, there is an obvious trade off in terms of likely number of healthy years remaining.
CKD is, unfortunately, quite common in older cats, so it is something many cat owners will eventually have to manage. If you have a good vet, it can be manageable for years, but there is obviously ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
16 is a pretty old cat, but one that still deserves love.. it would break by heart to see an old guy at the shelter. And kidney disease is not a deal breaker.. honestly.. every one of my cats who reached old age had kidney disease. It can be challenging or it can be easy.. depends on the cat. I would very much r... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
It would be very kind to give the old cat a loving home for however long he has left, but if you are not ready for another soon to be loss, then don’t. Would be mean to get him accustomed to your home only to return him soon after. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
My 17tear old cat has KCD stage 2 and isn't incontinent. He does wee a real lot of course. But he hates the kcd food. Vet said if he won't eat that give him what he will eat. So yes Fancy feast he gets. He's a big framed cat but skinny and need to put on weight, so he's on 3 cans a day plus some dry. He also has low p... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Hi there, this is a lovely thought of adopting a geriatric cat. However kcd cats can have issues. They can vomit lots. Mine has been. We take him for injections to help with the nausea. He's stage 2. He won't eat the kidney food and he gets Fancy Feast tins 3 a day. He also has developed low potassium and is on hypokal... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I think this is a decision only you and your husband can make. Personally I think adopting this senior boy and giving him the best life, for however long he has, could be wonderful and rewarding for all of you. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
My sister's cat had CKD and didn't become incontinent until his last weeks of life. We have an 8 year old with CKD. He was an occasional outside the box pee-er - he'd pee where he slept so I think he was just too comfortable and "wet the bed" like kids do. Now that he is extra hydrated, he is peeing in more places but ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I had a cat with kidney disease. He did require a prescription diet which was pricey. You can feed regular wet food but it will shorten his life. That being said, a shorter life in a loving home beats shelter life by a mile. Mine lived to 18 1/2. He never had accidents or got a UTI. He had a great life. And it wasn’t t... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Go for it. Give them the best last years you can. With good maintenance and monitoring they can live with a good quality of life for the remainder. Monitor blood regularly, and a good diet. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I would upvote this many times. 🩷 I'm doing the same with my orange boy. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Many single person households, me included, handle subq fluids at home alone. I did it for three cats. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Live is the answer | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-08-08 |
This is what I am doing with my 15 year old cat with stage 1/2 CKD. Best supportive care for Bubbles | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-09-08 |
Same here, my cat's in Stage 2 CKD and is perfect with litterbox | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-09-08 |
Ok, I suck at this. I love all things medical but I specifically did not become a nurse because I don't like needles. But of course, for my little girl, I will do anything. Problem is, I think she senses my ineptitude and nervousness. We've been able to administer fluids twice, but I'm going to have to hire somebody to... | r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I’m a vet tech who offers these kinds of services. I would charge $30/visit. Clients don’t usually want me to come daily — they just ask for help a few days a week | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Ok, this helps a lot! Thank you! Maybe eventually I'll get the hang of it, but for now I'm way too frazzled to attempt this. It's going to end with my cat hating/not trusting me and I certainly don't want that.
And then I have my husband who is supportive but at the same time questioning the necessity of this the who... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
FWIW, if you were in my neighborhood, I would happily help for free. Might be worth checking on your local Buy Nothing group or other local listserv/group to see if there are any kitten fosters who would be happy to help.
I kind of enjoy giving subq fluids, it's a novel thing for me, since I have a job that is all on ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Awwe you sound like a good person. ☺️ I wish you were! But that reminds me, I do know a kitten foster and I wonder if she could help.
I'm in colorado... I doubt you are but thought I'd mention it! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Sadly I'm in Maryland. But yes, I would ask your kitten foster friend! Most of us are trained to do subq fluids and honestly, doing them on adults it a total relief compared to tiny kittens lol. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Nice! Great info. Thanks so much! :) | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
look up those grooming things you put the cat in that suspend them, I forget what they are called. Also, you can get a better grasp of skin and inject better if you do their bicep instead of their neck. Look it up.
Also, be wary of sub-q fluids. Lots of stories on this subreddit of people accidentally giving too much.... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I’ve seen a number of people recommend the EZ-IV harness. It might be worth checking it out to see if it would help you. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Can’t recommend this enough. Especially when first starting and doing it alone, this product has been a MASSIVE help. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Highly recommend been a game changer for us | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I took my girl in once a week and had the vet tech administer the fluids. It cost $38 not including fluids. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
You should get one of [these](https://www.ezivharness.com/) it's the best money I ever spent with my CKD kitty. I had never given needles before and was scared to death to do it. The harness made it easy and stress free for the both of us. I paid 30$ for it years ago, but only once, no helper required, I would distract... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Oh interesting info! I hadn't thought about giving too much. I will say Molly was doing tons better with the 120ml every other day so it seems to be a good dose but I'll remember this tidbit. She loves her deli turkey and maybe it's because of the salt! Hmm
Yeah the harness seems like a good idea, we may have to do th... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Oh wow! That's a lot but worth it. Our vet offered to do it for us no charge in the office but I hate to take her down there every other day... it's a long and stressful drive for her. :( | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
That's a great idea! Where do you hang the harness from? | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
That harness is just one loop that velcros around the cats chest the initial set up can take a little bit of time and patience. You have to make sure the needle and tube is long enough to reach between the shoulders, but also has enough slack that your cat can move around and not dislodge the needle. Once the needle is... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Ohhh this is a totally different harness than the other one I had seen people recommend. Thank you for the idea! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
It was so worth it and can you ask the vet about doing it only once a week instead of multiples … I did only once a week. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Definitely think about getting one of these. There was also another post that showed how to make one by ordering a small Velcro strap on Amazon.
I give fluids to my kitty by myself and this makes it so quick. It’s usually done by the time she finishes her churro that I’ve squeezed into her food bowl. I do this in my ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I think this seems like a great idea! Yesterday as we were majorly struggling I kept thinking why there wasn't some way to strap the line in place so she could move around?! Like how they do for humans!! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I have a vet tech who comes to my home and she charges $15 a visit | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Yeah, if it's $15/visit I'd just rather have them come every other day forever than do this myself. That's a very good price! I would even be willing to help, I just am completely completely inept with this tryna do it myself or even with my husband. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Us too. We assist as in my tall husband acts like an iv pole and I keep my boy calm for the needle. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
It's nice to know there are others out there who feel the same. If you don't mind me asking, did you and your husband attempt to do it on your own without professional help? I just hate this feeling of being a failure and having to admit defeat. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
We went to the vet and did a training and got home and immediately said yeah we’re not doing that. I had seen a post on Nextdoor of the vet tech who could do it, and I reached out to her. We only need it done every two weeks so it’s not really too much on us. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
If you are going to pay a vet tech to come help, it's in your best interest to have them coach you on this so you can master this and not go broke.
It will get easier with practice and you won't get nervous with more practice.
Also consider getting the IV harness people recommend. It will help you as you learn. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Participate with your vet tech until you get comfortable with it. What seems insurmountable becomes routine but don’t rush yourself. I like to take on “mama cat” attitude. The cat wants to do something else (rg run away from sub-Q) but mama cat knows what’s best and so he’s going to stay put. I count down loudly while ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Try the alternative to subQ fluids. Purina Hydra Care at your local pet store. It's a fraction of the cost and you don't have to put your cat through the pain of needles. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-09-08 |
Great idea! Thank you for the suggestion! | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-10-08 |
I too, have a cat who just started sub-Q fluids, and I can identify with your stress and frustration. I live alone so I don't have anyone to help me with treatments. I have tried to break down what the difficulties are and found that it is not just what is going on with my cat. it's also how I feel about having to give... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-15-08 |
Let me encourage you...I just finished my 4th treatment for my boy. It wasn't the full amount that the vet directed, but I am trying to go at a pace that my cat can accept. I am also using a smaller needle than was originally given to me. My boy tolerates the smaller needle (20 gauge) much better than the 18. Like the... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-15-08 |
This is great and so helpful! Thanks! I agree about the stress part. I think my husband gets stressed about it and so it doesn't help the whole situation at all. I admire you for doing it yourself! If I may ask, where do you do it? We have been doing it on the bed where she is the most comfortable, but it would be a li... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-15-08 |
I do it in the bathroom because the space is small and there are multiple places to hang the bag. The tech who trained me advised to use the shower curtain for the bag, but I use the towel rack. The higher you hang the bag the faster the fluid runs (gravity). I also crouch around him so his backside is nestled between ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-16-08 |
This sounds doable! I like this idea a lot - to do it in the bathroom!! I may give it a go, too! I'm glad it's going well for you... keep up the phenomenal work! 😻 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-16-08 |
Let us know how things go...😊 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-16-08 |
Thank you so much for this. I will try your suggestion. ❤️ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-17-08 |
Hi there, here's an update on where I am. I just tried a 3rd weekly treatment today. I got the needle in right away. Yippee!! But, my furball would not tolerate any more than 50mls. So, that's all he got. I am trying to both get the fluids in and help him learn to accept it. I still feel that I helped him and that's al... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-17-08 |
Sorry for the delayed response I somehow missed this. That's amazing I am so happy for you and your fur baby. How is it going since? Has it got easier? | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-28-08 |
Thanks for asking. There's been a set-back🤣. I got up to 100ml last Friday and my cat couldn't tolerate it and tried to nip me. I could tell, he was getting antsy and then he just reacted. This was really unusual for him, and it has made me apprehensive. He was resistant to treatments twice this week, so I had "a thin... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-29-08 |
Awww bless your heart. My vet told me the same as for the first 3 or 4 in office IV sessions I was bawling my eyes out. I am much calmer now as we have been doing this for 2 months or so now. I have accepted I am not ready to do it on my own, and now, during the treatments, I talk him through it. I have my boy look me ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-29-08 |
I was told it’s early and to start on k/d diet and so I got some samples for him to try but I tried looking into just how bad these levels are and if I should be doing more. It’s quite pricey but I ordered a case of the hills and will start incorporating them into his diet. Does anyone know how serious these levels are... | r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Some background information about my cat; He is 14 yrs old and this test was before his dental cleaning so he fasted for 8 hours before and the vet tech said that could have attributed to his high protein levels. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Definitely worth making dietary changes now. CKD can be stable for many years with a little care. There are a lot of helpful resources out there for foods that are cheaper and non-prescription.
Weruva makes a number of wet foods that are lower in phosphorus and are generally very palatable. Check out Tanya’s guide (s... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Thank you very much I will check those out | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I want to thank everyone for all the positive posts about their pets ❤️ our baby just passed today with at home euthanasia. I made a couple of posts before, but she had a drastic crash over this past weekend. This was the hardest decision we have ever made, but I would haven’t accepted any other passing for her.
The p... | r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Rip beautiful kitty. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Sorry for your loss | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I’m so sorry for your loss. Beautiful cat. My heart goes out to you. We just lost our baby on Friday and the grief is overwhelming even though we know he was struggling. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
It really is. Just knowing that she won’t physically be there when I walk through the door is overwhelming.
I’m sorry for your loss too ❤️ the pain hurts, but it’s nothing compared to the memories and happiness we felt with them. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Rest easy now, Eri ❤️ You are now strong and healthy forever 🙏❤️. While our hearts hurt we understand you had to go live in the Rainbow Fields, and some day hoom and you will be reunited eternally 🕊️🌈. Until then we will send you lots of love and spirits to help you watch over hoom and bring her peace 🙏🐾🩷🕊️🩷🐾�... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Rest peacefully now beautiful kitty. After a while we have to consider their happiness. I also lost my kitty this past Sunday after hoping she would bounce back from more treatment. When I look at photos I took of her last week, I can see how unhappy she was. She was bony and sickly. She just had enough.
Hang in there... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I’m sorry for your loss. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I am sorry for your loss.
She might have been a part of your life, but you were there for all of hers, and I am sure she loved you every day. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Very sorry for your loss. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Sorry for your loss | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I’m sorry about your loss too. It was crazy how quickly she digressed. She seemed fine to not being able to meow or move over night. Looking back I keep thinking of what signs I missed and if I got her treated just a few days earlier….she definitely held out because she knew how much we didn’t want her to go, but I kno... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I keep doing the same thing. I think about all the things I maybe missed. I keep thinking maybe it wasn’t her kidneys and an infection. Perhaps she just need antibiotics. She was eating so much on the Monday. I even filmed her devouring a full plate of food. Three days later she stopped eating altogether and I had to p... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
you can see the love she radiated to and for you...You were her everything....The burden we carry is to be mindful of our companions. We satiate their hunger, and companionship needs...and also to alleviate their pain...and do so unselfishly. But what can't be replaced are the memories...of the time whether short or ... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
So sorry for your loss. No doubt you loved each other deeply.
I know the pain is immeasurable but home euthanasia really makes the process a whole lot less stressful. Lap of Love is amazing and the service they offer is so important for us and our pets. I have used them once and if and when the time comes for my be... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
Thanks for sharing those photos; I love the one of Eri in the sun. I’m sorry for your loss. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-08-08 |
I love that one too! That wasn’t long after we brought her home. There was a window on the roof of our old place, I called it her sun box. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-08-08 |
Aww, she was indeed a beautiful baby. I'm sorry she's left you.
RIP BEAUTIFUL GIRL | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-08-08 |
~hugs~ | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-09-08 |
❤️💔😇 | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-10-08 |
My most deepest condolences for your loss. They are vital members of our family. May God comfort you in this time of loss. Always know that we will see them again. | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-10-08 |
We said goodbye to our beautiful girl Lola on Monday. There were so many moments over the years where she'd bounce back from either losing weight or seeming weak, and after a new supplement, food or routine, she'd seem like a new kitty again. This weekend was different.
She struggled going to the bathroom for two days... | r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
We said goodbye to our beautiful girl Lola on Monday. There were so many moments over the years where she'd bounce back from either losing weight or seeming weak, and after a new supplement, food or routine, she'd seem like a new kitty again. This weekend was different.
She struggled going to the bathroom for two days... | r/renalcats | post | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
I'm so sorry for your loss ❤️🩹
Grief is hard and there is no right or wrong way of dealing with it. I think what you're experiencing is completely rational. When my dog passed, getting rid of her things didn't feel right, so we donated her food and medicine to a local rescue. We kept her toys for a year and donated... | r/renalcats | comment | r/RenalCats | 2024-07-08 |
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