I could swear that I already posted about this but since I've been w/out a computer for a few days, I'm not sure where my head is. I'm sorry to hear about Ash but renal failure can be managed for quite a long time. My Puddy is in CRF and I've been giving her subQ's for a couple of years now and she just keeps going like the Energizer bunny. She's also operating on one kidney and that kidney has nephritis but the subQ's help immensely. I keep a supply of Clindamycin on hand because she's prone to bladder infections and the sooner that's gotten under control, the better. She's on KD canned, which she loves most of the time and other times she'll turn up her nose but that's a cat for ya. Did your vet tell you that Ash needs subQ's? If so, it's really easy to do it yourself. It saves money but, more importantly, it saves stress on Ash because the subQ will go more smoothly seeing that Mom is the one who will be sticking in the needle. Also, Puddy is on aluminum hydroxide gel which is a phosphorous binder and it also acts as an antacid, which is helpful in CRF cats. If there is anything that you need to ask, Carole, please feel free to PM me. Puddy and I are w/ya!