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  1. 04-04-2006, 04:02 PM #1
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    We knew this day would be coming.....

    Well, with a kitty that is 17 years old, we knew this day would be coming soon.........Poor Fluffy, we took him to the Vet's on Monday (I should have done it sooner, but I can't drive with my broken right ankle! )



    We got the test results early this morning, and his kidney is failing him. He lost 6 pounds in 1 year, and is dehydrated. He currently is back at the vets, receiving SubQ's with potisium.

    Poor Tim (my husband) this is *his* kitty, Fluffy found our backyard 17 years ago and stuck with us. He has been the BEST kitty anyone could ask for! The sweetest, mild manored, never got mad at anyone, and was more of a lover Vs. fighter. At one time he was a big 20 pounder who scared everyone who incountered him, only to find out he was just a big ball of fluff.

    He is our "baby" no matter what age he is.



    I sure hope our Big Boy pulls through this and hopefully gives us a few more years of life. Our vet thinks we caught this in time, and she is giving us a good prognosis...........keep your fingers & paws crossed for our guy!
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  2. 04-04-2006, 04:29 PM #2
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    Oh Bunny, I'm so sorry to hear about Fluffy.

    However, I'm going to stay positive that if the vet is giving him a good prognosis that everything will be ok. SubQ fluids are a piece of cake to administer if it turns out he needs them frequently. If I can do it, I know you can too. Terry is the biggest baby when it comes to the kitties and their health, and even he was able to bring himself around to help with the fluids.

    Fluids and potassium made a world of difference for Tubby, and I'll be hoping and praying they have the same healing effect on Fluffy.
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    All fingers and paws crossed here for Fluffy. What a sweetheart he looks. I love his little lion tail in the first picture!
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    Aww! He looks like a beautiful Maine Coon (lion cut and all ) Prayers going out that the Sub-Q's and potassium do the trick. My Mishi has a bad kidney too and every once in a while has an "episode" where I have to rush him to the kitty ER, but he's pulled through with the treatment. I hope Fluffy does too - prayers and gentle head bonkies (if he's anything like Mishi, you know what I mean ) going you way.

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    As a Fellow Fluffy Guardian,I am praying as hard as I can for Your Fluffy Friend.
    And Mr Fluffy Angels bringing a Kitty Bag to Your Fluffy.
    Norton from New Jersey had just brought some delicious sea food over.
    Please Lord give Fluffys Guardians some more time with thier Companion.
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  6. 04-04-2006, 10:00 PM #6
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    Prayers and positive thoughts on the way that your big boy, Fluffy is able to pull through this.

    He is such a gorgeous boy, with the sweetest face.

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    What a sweet sweet face! Hugs and prayers that this was caught early, and with some special food and fluids and lots of TLC, Fluffy will be with you for years to come!

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    What a relief that your vet feels confident that you can pull Fluffy through this acute stage. As others have said, once you get used to giving fluids, it's pretty easy and you can see how much better it makes your cat feel. I've had several cats with chronic renal failure who have lived for 2-3 years beyond the diagnosis, and they were good years too - which is what we want for our cats. Anyway, good luck with Fluffy and give him an extra tummy rub from me.
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    All paws and fingers crossed here for your sweet big baby! The vet seems positive and is probably wright
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  12. 04-05-2006, 07:57 AM #12
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    OH Bunny I'm so sorry to read this! I'm here if you need a shoulder! We'll get together soon. Let me know if you need anything. Your Friend....Lisa
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  13. 04-05-2006, 09:11 AM #13
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    All best hopes for your so sweet looking Fluffy. I love his tail, too, and his expression in the first photograph. We have some experience with sub-cutaneous fluid and nutrition pulling cat/s through bad phases. I hope your Fluffy gets better and you can share more time together.
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  14. 04-05-2006, 10:34 AM #14
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    Prayers and positive thoughts for Fluffy (and you).

    I'm experiencing the same type of thing with Ripley. He has begun to lose weight and when I had him a the vet for his last bladder infection they said there were signs of the beginning of kidney failure. He just turned 14 last month.

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    Best wishes for Fluffy and for you. I am so glad to hear that the prognosis is positive and that you caught this in time. Many more years of happiness with Fluffy!!!
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