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LOL - I had wondered the same thing (if it was the right cat).... but it's definitely our boy. He has a bald patch on his left hind leg from when they shaved it for a blood test a few weeks ago. ...

Thanks - I got a spray at Petco called No-Stress by Pet Organics and it contains simulated feline pheromones. Is Feliway different or better?

Hey there -

UPDATE: One month later - Blackie's blood results are still good! BUN and Creatinine are still "high normal" but haven't changed in past month and are in acceptable range. Vet...

Hi all -

I've posted a lot recently on the Cat Health board but need help on a new behavioral issue. I'm Mommy to Blackie (stable and doing great after his first CRF crash a couple months ago)...

Oh so scary - but glad to hear Duffy is doing better!

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Just an update for you all! Blackie had his one-month follow-up exam today with blood panel. I'm happy to report that Blackie is... according to our vet... truly a "miracle...

Two more sub-Q treatments under our belt since my last post... and it's starting to get better. David and I are both confident in the whole process... and clearly know what each of our roles is. ...

What a precious picture of Molly!

Well, David and I tried the sub-Qs at home again yesterday. We actually role-played first (without the cat) so we knew exactly what each of us was going to...

Thanks again for the additional responses and encouragement. Good stuff! We are warming up the fluids beforehand. Also using 18-gauge needles. Thought we might need 20-gauge (to make it easier...

Thanks for the responses. I'm going to take Blackie into the vet this morning to get fluids... gives us all a break from the "trauma" and hopefully he'll be ready to cooperate on Friday at home. ...

So, I knew I spoke too soon! The true test is being able to administer the sub-Qs at home (as you all warned). We've failed twice. Try #2 was tonight and it was worse than Sunday. Ironically, I...

My thoughts are with you as you cherish every little moment with Mitzi today. Big hugs to you both.

So sorry to hear your kitty hasn't been feeling well. We're keeping our fingers and paws crossed that he keeps his food down! That's the first step!

We've been doing 200 CCs every 2-3 days for the past 2 1/2 weeks. He's a bigger boy... ~14 pounds.

Well, I did it! I was able to successfully administer sub-Qs today for the first time. The vet assistant at the clinic was amazing (the whole staff has been so great to us over the last 3 weeks). ...

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Just wanted to give an updated on our sweet Blackie. It's now been 3 weeks since he was diagnosed with CRF. We've been doing aggressive fluid therapy at the vet clinic but tapered...

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mitzi.

Hi Pat -

I have 2 indoor kitties (littermates) and, believe it or not, they've always had one litter box (a very large, covered box with multi-cat clumping litter). I know, crazy, right?! Of...

Thanks for the honest feedback, Mary. I know it won't be easy to do sub-Qs at first (and I'm a stress case to begin with - LOL).

So, I think I understand with the equipment/supplies: assuming...

Thanks so much, Mary and Sandra. How often do you go through the IV lines? Sandra, you mentioned you ordered 6... how long does that last you? Just trying to figure out what the monthly cost...