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. 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.