Kidney Disase

[SANDY FROST]

Our 7 year old Bengal cat has kidney disase. Don't know how he got it but is at hospital with iv in leg and doing better. He lost over 4 pounds gradually and all of a sudden he got dehydrated and was not himself. He is still young and has a good chance of a better recovery than older cats of which this more common. Cross your fingers and say a prayer for Yuri.
Sandy Frost

[RedHedd]

Yuri please get better. Do what the docs say - eat your kidney diet, drink you water, take the meds your meowmie gives you.

I feel for you Sandy. My Mishi is only 4 and he, too, has bad kidneys. Last month I thought we were going to lose him, but he pulled through - after passing several kidney stones. I gave him Sub-Q fluids at home for a few days and now he's back to his old silly self, although he's still on antibiotics for another two months. He's also put back some of the weight he lost; they lose it SO quickly! Hang in there. There are many of us here on PT with Kidney cats. Gentle scritches and head bumpies to Yuri.

[Uabassoon]

I'm so sorry to hear about Yuri. I'll be keeping you and Yuri in my thoughts.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by RedHedd
Yuri please get better. Do what the docs say - eat your kidney diet, drink you water, take the meds your meowmie gives you.

I feel for you Sandy. My Mishi is only 4 and he, too, has bad kidneys. Last month I thought we were going to lose him, but he pulled through - after passing several kidney stones. I gave him Sub-Q fluids at home for a few days and now he's back to his old silly self, although he's still on antibiotics for another two months. He's also put back some of the weight he lost; they lose it SO quickly! Hang in there. There are many of us here on PT with Kidney cats. Gentle scritches and head bumpies to Yuri.
I hope your Misi gets better and I'll say a prayer for him.
Sandy Frost

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by Uabassoon
I'm so sorry to hear about Yuri. I'll be keeping you and Yuri in my thoughts.
Thankyou for your kind words.
Sandy Frost

[SANDY FROST]

I'm sorry I forgot to post a picture of Yuri. So here is one.
Sandy Frost

[slick]

Sandy, you and Yuri most definitely have my prayers. Please keep us updated, OK?

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by slick
Sandy, you and Yuri most definitely have my prayers. Please keep us updated, OK?
I most certainly will.
Thanks ,
Sandy Frost

[kittycats_delight]

Yuri, sweetie you get better soon. You take all your meds and do exactly what your vet and meowmie tell you to ok. I am sending my RB Mytsi to be your guardian kitty angel and make sure you are safe and comfy. She promises she will stay with you until you are all better. please be good and do everything you need to so you can get well. We are all sending lots of get well wishes and good vibes. All fingers, toes, paws and whiskers are crossed too for your recovery. Be well sweet Yuri.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by kittycats_delight
Yuri, sweetie you get better soon. You take all your meds and do exactly what your vet and meowmie tell you to ok. I am sending my RB Mytsi to be your guardian kitty angel and make sure you are safe and comfy. She promises she will stay with you until you are all better. please be good and do everything you need to so you can get well. We are all sending lots of get well wishes and good vibes. All fingers, toes, paws and whiskers are crossed too for your recovery. Be well sweet Yuri.
Thank You so much for your well wishes and well keep you updated.
Sandy Frost

[Barbara]

You know that the CRF (as in Chronic Renal Failure) is quite common in cats. If you notice it - when they loose wight and dehydrate- a lot of kidney function is usually gone (more than 60% they say)- but cats are so good in hiding the symptoms that it can really take time until you notice.

A way to find out earlier is a blood test that checks the urea and creatinine level. This is how we found out that my Aby boy Filou has it too- but in a much earlier stage than Yuri.

When he comes home you should be prepared that he will need subcutanean fluids more often- maybe even several times a week. Many Pet Talkers can give their furkids the subQ injections at home but with my wiggly butt Filou I am not sure whether I can get him to keep still. This may be a problem with a youngish Bengal too.

Next thing is a diet for him. It is low proteine and low phosphor and kitties don't love it THAT much but it helps keep the urea and crea level down.

Here is a link with lots of information:

http://www.felinecrf.com/what0.htm

All best wishes to Yuri- CRF cannot be healed but it can be under control for a longer time.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by Barbara
You know that the CRF (as in Chronic Renal Failure) is quite common in cats. If you notice it - when they loose wight and dehydrate- a lot of kidney function is usually gone (more than 60% they say)- but cats are so good in hiding the symptoms that it can really take time until you notice.

A way to find out earlier is a blood test that checks the urea and creatinine level. This is how we found out that my Aby boy Filou has it too- but in a much earlier stage than Yuri.

When he comes home you should be prepared that he will need subcutanean fluids more often- maybe even several times a week. Many Pet Talkers can give their furkids the subQ injections at home but with my wiggly butt Filou I am not sure whether I can get him to keep still. This may be a problem with a youngish Bengal too.

Next thing is a diet for him. It is low proteine and low phosphor and kitties don't love it THAT much but it helps keep the urea and crea level down.

Here is a link with lots of information:

http://www.felinecrf.com/what0.htm

All best wishes to Yuri- CRF cannot be healed but it can be under control for a longer time. Thanks for the link and your insight. A friend's 10 year old cat has it and we're sort of prepared for what is in store.
Thanks
Sandy Frost

[TopCat3]

Adding my wishes for Yuri to be well and as healthy as possible. He's a beautiful cat with those gorgeous two-tone green eyes and spectacular markings, he deserves many more happy, comfortable years with you. Take good care of each other.:)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by TopCat3
Adding my wishes for Yuri to be well and as healthy as possible. He's a beautiful cat with those gorgeous two-tone green eyes and spectacular markings, he deserves many more happy, comfortable years with you. Take good care of each other.:)
Thank you so much for your kind words. Todays, visit at the vets office was awesome. He is getting back like his old self. Much more perker and he is eating some food now.
Sandy Frost

[krazyaboutkatz]

Sandy, I'm just now seeing this thread.:o Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. I sure hope that Yuri will feel better soon and can continue to live a long happy and healthy life. Please take care.

[TopCat3]

That's great news, Sandyfrost, that Yuri is more like his old self. Way to go, Yuri! Stay on the up and up!:)

[SANDY FROST]

Thanks so much for your message. I'm so gratful that he is doing good.
Take Care,
Sandyh Frost

[ChrisH]

Oh, Sandy, I am sorry to hear that your Yuri boy is ill. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

Hugs
Chris

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm glad to hear Yuri is feeling better, and I'm also glad you've got friends with experience with this and good resources because knowledge about CRF makes a world of difference in how long kitties can live with it. Good luck to you and Yuri!

By the way, my Aunt's cat's name is Yuri. :)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by ChrisH
Oh, Sandy, I am sorry to hear that your Yuri boy is ill. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

Hugs
Chris
Thanks so much for kind words and thoughts.
Sandy Frost

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
I'm glad to hear Yuri is feeling better, and I'm also glad you've got friends with experience with this and good resources because knowledge about CRF makes a world of difference in how long kitties can live with it. Good luck to you and Yuri!

By the way, my Aunt's cat's name is Yuri. :)
Love your cats' name. Yes the more I know about CRF the better for kitty's health. That is so cool that Your Aunt's cat name is Yuri too.
Thanks,
Sandy Frost

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by SANDY FROST
Love your cats' name. Yes the more I know about CRF the better for kitty's health. That is so cool that Your Aunt's cat name is Yuri too.
Thanks,
Sandy Frost It's a good name. Yuri means "George" in Russian ..... my real name is Georgia; named after my Russian father, George.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by RedHedd
It's a good name. Yuri means "George" in Russian ..... my real name is Georgia; named after my Russian father, George.
Cool thanks for the information. I did not know that.
Sandy Frost.

[SANDY FROST]

Yuri is not improving as fast as the he shouldbe. There is a chance that he may need a kidney transplant. Cross your fingers and say a pray that he does not need a transplant.
Sandy Frost:(

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by krazyaboutkatz
Sandy, I'm just now seeing this thread.:o Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. I sure hope that Yuri will feel better soon and can continue to live a long happy and healthy life. Please take care.
Thanks so much for your kind words. There is a chance that he might need a kidney transplant.
Sandy Frost:(

[Barbara]

I hope so much Yuri's disease can be managed without a transplant.

I am more or less sure that I would not put Filou through something like that. On one hand I know no cat would voluntarily donate his kidneys for another cat, on the other hand it would mean immunesupressive meds for the rest of the life.

I hope the sub Q fluids help for quite some time.:)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by Barbara
I hope so much Yuri's disease can be managed without a transplant.

I am more or less sure that I would not put Filou through something like that. On one hand I know no cat would voluntarily donate his kidneys for another cat, on the other hand it would mean immunesupressive meds for the rest of the life.

I hope the sub Q fluids help for quite some time.:)
I have not thought that far ahead. Maybe he 's a slow healer.
Sandy Frost

[SANDY FROST]

Yuri is doing so much betterlike his old self. He has gained a little weight. His blood test is good. His white blood cell count is way down which is good and he may come home this weekend.
Sandy Frost

[TopCat3]

Yippee!!!:D Keep improving Yuri!:) :) :)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by TopCat3
Yippee!!!:D Keep improving Yuri!:) :) :)
YES YURI IS COMING HOME TODAY.
SANDY FROST:D

[SANDY FROST]

Yuri is home,happy and eating well. Thank goodness.
Sandy Frost:)

[furrykidsmother]

That is wonderful news. Keep up the good work Yuri! Everyone is pulling for you.

[catfrost312]

Hi all. I'm Yuri's other mom. He is so much happier and relaxed now that he is home. He let me give him his IV and pill this morning and didn't put up too much of a fuss. He goes back to the vet tomorrow for a check up.

[Catsnclay]

Somehow they know that IV is good for them! Glad to hear that your little guy is doing better.

Thanks for the update.

[SANDY FROST]

I came home from work and Yuri was so glad to see me that I hugged him. He is even eating dry cat food now.:cool:
Sandy Frost

[smokey the elder]

Way to go, Yuri!

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by smokey the elder
Way to go, Yuri!
Thanks so much. Once again his mind is on his favorite subject.
Yes it is food. But that is good.
Sansy Frost:D

[Barbara]

Good if he loves his diet food. Way to go, Yuri:)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by Barbara
Good if he loves his diet food. Way to go, Yuri:)
Yuri just came back from the vets . He's doing much better &
almost weighs 12 pounds. He got a shot because he was a little anemic.
Sandy Frost;)

[SANDY FROST]

This is a picture of Yuri just home from the hospital. He is so happy to be home. He is almost 12 pounds now. He running around more and exploring. He interest in food has increased more.
Sandy Frost:D

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to see that he's doing so well and has gained some weight too.:)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by krazyaboutkatz
I'm so glad to see that he's doing so well and has gained some weight too.:)
Thank you so much. He is doing so much better since he has been home.
Sandy Frost

[smokey the elder]

Wow! If he weighs 12 lbs in that pic, he can probably carry 15 and not be fat! Handsome BIG boy!

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by smokey the elder
Wow! If he weighs 12 lbs in that pic, he can probably carry 15 and not be fat! Handsome BIG boy!
You are right on the money. At one point he weight 17 pounds andwas on a light diet food. He loves to eat. ESPECIALLY with his nephew. Those 2 eat like vaccum clearners. We call them the Hoover Twins.
Sandy Frost:D

[furrykidsmother]

What a beautiful boy! Glad to hear that he is doing so much better. I see he is sporting a shaved arm from the IV. Don't worry Yuri the fur will grow back. When Gidget had her catheter in her arm and had to have it shaved she walked around for a week showing it to me, but the fur did grow back. So, if Yuri seems bothered by it, it is just because it looks and feels different.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

So glad to hear Yuri is feeling better and has gained back his interest in food. Way to go Yuri, keep up the good work! :)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by furrykidsmother
What a beautiful boy! Glad to hear that he is doing so much better. I see he is sporting a shaved arm from the IV. Don't worry Yuri the fur will grow back. When Gidget had her catheter in her arm and had to have it shaved she walked around for a week showing it to me, but the fur did grow back. So, if Yuri seems bothered by it, it is just because it looks and feels different.
Gidget I love the name. How is Gidget doing now? Lots better I hope. Yuri is 7. How old is Gidget? Give all your Cats a hug from me.
Sandy Frost;)

[furrykidsmother]

Hi Sandy;

Gidget is doing much better now. She is 6. It took a couple of weeks for the fur to grow back on her arm and it hasn't grown completely back on her belly yet. Thank you for asking. I will give all my kids hugs from you! Keep us posted on Yuri's progress. So far, so good. Let's keep it that way. Keep eating and gaining weight Yuri! We want to hear all good things about you.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by furrykidsmother
Hi Sandy;

Gidget is doing much better now. She is 6. It took a couple of weeks for the fur to grow back on her arm and it hasn't grown completely back on her belly yet. Thank you for asking. I will give all my kids hugs from you! Keep us posted on Yuri's progress. So far, so good. Let's keep it that way. Keep eating and gaining weight Yuri! We want to hear all good things about you.
Thanks for the information. GAlad she is doing better and I'll keep you posted.
Sandy Frost:)

[TopCat3]

Originally posted by SANDY FROST
This is a picture of Yuri just home from the hospital. He is so happy to be home. He is almost 12 pounds now. He running around more and exploring. He interest in food has increased more.
Sandy Frost:D

How nice to see this. I've sort of been off-air for a week and was wondering how all the sick kitties were. Looks like he's got his eye on the choccy bikkies in the box behind him! Welcome home and back to full health soon Yuri!:)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by TopCat3
How nice to see this. I've sort of been off-air for a week and was wondering how all the sick kitties were. Looks like he's got his eye on the choccy bikkies in the box behind him! Welcome home and back to full health soon Yuri!:)

Thanks for your kind e-mail. Yuri is doing great. He is interested in all kinds of food again. Which is great. He is running around the house more like his old selg.
Sandy Frosat;)

[elizabethann]

Sandy, my cat Cosmo had a senior blood test done yesterday. The vet called today and said his glucose level is low and that he has to go on a kidney diet. He mentioned the food K/D. It's a food that you buy at the vets. I'll be picking it up tomorrow.

What food do you feed your cat? I'm just curious.

He told me to watch if Cosmo drinks excessively and pees more than usual. Cosmo is 9 years old. I don't want to lose my baby.

I posted a thread about my OTHER cat, Maxie. It's called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Both my cats had something wrong with them during this vet visit. It was a sad vet visit yesterday.

If you can tell me what food your cat is eating, I would be most appreciative.

Thank you and I hope your kitty is doing well.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by elizabethann
Sandy, my cat Cosmo had a senior blood test done yesterday. The vet called today and said his glucose level is low and that he has to go on a kidney diet. He mentioned the food K/D. It's a food that you buy at the vets. I'll be picking it up tomorrow.

What food do you feed your cat? I'm just curious.

He told me to watch if Cosmo drinks excessively and pees more than usual. Cosmo is 9 years old. I don't want to lose my baby.

I posted a thread about my OTHER cat, Maxie. It's called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Both my cats had something wrong with them during this vet visit. It was a sad vet visit yesterday.

If you can tell me what food your cat is eating, I would be most appreciative.

Thank you and I hope your kitty is doing well.
I'm so sorry about your cats & I widh them well. Yuri eatsRENAL LP BY ROYAL CANIN
Sandy Frost

[SANDY FROST]

Yuri went to the vet today and got a blood test. He has improved alot since last week and has gained more weight. Way to go Yuri.
Sandy Frost:D

[Barbara]

Yuri:D :D :D

Elizabethann: Filou didn't like the Science Diet K/D he preferred Royal Canin Renal. But everyone is different- here are kitties who love the K/D.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by Barbara
Yuri:D :D :D

Elizabethann: Filou didn't like the Science Diet K/D he preferred Royal Canin Renal. But everyone is different- here are kitties who love the K/D.

[SANDY FROST]

Yuri loves his Royal Canin-Renal LP
Sandy Frost:)

[ladybeloved]

Hi I am new here and just finished reading about Yuri. My cat Ming also has kidney problems that I have just found out about a month ago. He is doing better now than then but does not eat well and I am worried. He is also on Royal Canin Renal food..he has good days with it and bad. So I have started him on Nutri-Cal and this is where I need some real help!! He HATES it...my husband and I have tried everything to get it into him but it just ends up everywhere. Also how often should he be seeing a vet? I just took him to a new vet when we found this out and she never said when to bring him back? Thanks for all your help on this! I hope Ming does as well as Yuri seems to be.

[Barbara]

Ladybeloved, my Filou also has kidney problems. He loves the Royal Canin but there are other diet foods. Many here use Science diet K/D.

THere are lots of infos on this website:

http://www.felinecrf.com/what0.htm

Depending on how advanced Ming's kidney failure is, subcutaneous fluids are recommended.

When the treatment starts I think I would have checked the urea and creatinine level every 4 weeks. With the diet and the fluids they can even be better than now.

All the best for Ming. Filou sends headbumpies.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by ladybeloved
Hi I am new here and just finished reading about Yuri. My cat Ming also has kidney problems that I have just found out about a month ago. He is doing better now than then but does not eat well and I am worried. He is also on Royal Canin Renal food..he has good days with it and bad. So I have started him on Nutri-Cal and this is where I need some real help!! He HATES it...my husband and I have tried everything to get it into him but it just ends up everywhere. Also how often should he be seeing a vet? I just took him to a new vet when we found this out and she never said when to bring him back? Thanks for all your help on this! I hope Ming does as well as Yuri seems to be.
I get Ming to a vet right away if he is not eating well.
Sandy Frost

[SANDY FROST]

Yuri went to the vets today. His weight down a little bit. But his blood test went well. Now instead of having IV'S twice a day. He now only gets it once a day.
Sandy Frost:D

[elizabethann]

Sandy, that is EXCELLENT news! Yuri sounds like he's getting better & better. Give him a big hug for me!

:)

[Barbara]

That's excellent news:)

Way to go Yuri:)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by elizabethann
Sandy, that is EXCELLENT news! Yuri sounds like he's getting better & better. Give him a big hug for me!

:)
Thanks so much for your supporrt . I'll give Yuri a big from you.
Sandy Frost:D

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by Barbara
That's excellent news:)

Way to go Yuri:)
Yuri is very happy too and is eating right now.
Thanks,
Sandy Frost
;)

[furrykidsmother]

Yeah Yuri!!! Sounds like you are making wonderful progress. I am so happy to hear the good news!! Keep up the good work!

[sasha the cat]

My KatMa, Paw-Paw and I are focusing on you. We want you to have a speedy recovery and a very long life.

We are happy to read Yuri is home now. Re kidneys & cats, did you know that one treatment for cats with renal problems is administration of fluids under the skin by the cat's owner (subcutaneous fluid therapy). Sasha's veterinarian showed me how to do this with our beloved Tiggy [b. 17 August 1985 - d. 05 September 2000]. He needed lots of fluids late in his life and I learned how to do this. It helped him so much.

Hope Ming is feeling better; wishing all the best for Ming and Yuri.

Helpful websites:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/resources/brochure/diabetes.html
http://www.fabcats.org/crfhomemanagement.html

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by furrykidsmother
Yeah Yuri!!! Sounds like you are making wonderful progress. I am so happy to hear the good news!! Keep up the good work!
He is doing so much better now thanks. He is always hungry now ,which is good.
Sandy Frost:D

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by sasha the cat
My KatMa, Paw-Paw and I are focusing on you. We want you to have a speedy recovery and a very long life.

We are happy to read Yuri is home now. Re kidneys & cats, did you know that one treatment for cats with renal problems is administration of fluids under the skin by the cat's owner (subcutaneous fluid therapy). Sasha's veterinarian showed me how to do this with our beloved Tiggy [b. 17 August 1985 - d. 05 September 2000]. He needed lots of fluids late in his life and I learned how to do this. It helped him so much.

Hope Ming is feeling better; wishing all the best for Ming and Yuri.

Helpful websites:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/resources/brochure/diabetes.html
http://www.fabcats.org/crfhomemanagement.html
Thankyou for your concern. Yuri's brother's name is Tigger. Yuri is pretty good with the IV'S.
Sandy Frost

[catarius]

I hope Yure is feeling better. I just found out that one of my cats, Spider (Age 13) has the very beginnings of CRF. His blood work is normal but the specific gravity of his urine is just a little low. I'm glad I found out about this early.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by catarius
I hope Yure is feeling better. I just found out that one of my cats, Spider (Age 13) has the very beginnings of CRF. His blood work is normal but the specific gravity of his urine is just a little low. I'm glad I found out about this early.
Yuri is feeling so much better like his old self. He is always eating
now. A friend's cat is doing so well that she is on IV once a week & she is 10 years old. Give Spider a big hug from Yuri 7 ME.
Sandy Frost:)
Here is a photo of Yuri just out of the hospital.

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by sasha the cat
My KatMa, Paw-Paw and I are focusing on you. We want you to have a speedy recovery and a very long life.

We are happy to read Yuri is home now. Re kidneys & cats, did you know that one treatment for cats with renal problems is administration of fluids under the skin by the cat's owner (subcutaneous fluid therapy). Sasha's veterinarian showed me how to do this with our beloved Tiggy [b. 17 August 1985 - d. 05 September 2000]. He needed lots of fluids late in his life and I learned how to do this. It helped him so much.

Hope Ming is feeling better; wishing all the best for Ming and Yuri.

Helpful websites:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/resources/brochure/diabetes.html
http://www.fabcats.org/crfhomemanagement.html
Here is a picture of Yuri's brother Tigger. I'm sorry for your loss of your cat Tiggy.
Sandy Frost

[TopCat3]

So pleased to hear Yuri is improving and eating so well, that's terrific news. Hugs from me and my two girls - Cleo goes for her bloods and dentistry next month. Last time she was in the upper end of the normal range so we'll see. Colette had her dentistry earlier this week, her bloods were fine, though she's only 61/2 so we would hope so. Cleo is 16 so ... we hope for the best. Good luck Yuri, continue to stay well and improving:) :)

[SANDY FROST]

Originally posted by TopCat3
So pleased to hear Yuri is improving and eating so well, that's terrific news. Hugs from me and my two girls - Cleo goes for her bloods and dentistry next month. Last time she was in the upper end of the normal range so we'll see. Colette had her dentistry earlier this week, her bloods were fine, though she's only 61/2 so we would hope so. Cleo is 16 so ... we hope for the best. Good luck Yuri, continue to stay well and improving:) :)
Thanks so much for the hugs for Yuri. I 'll cross my fingers for your cats and hope they have a good check up and passed their test. As Yuri's vet said "Boy Yuri really studeyed for that last blood test." Hugs for Cleo &Colette.
Sandy Frost:)