Yes, Steno, definitely have Fawn's blood checked - and a urine sample too.

Last summer I took Tubby in and was told he was in the beginning stages of kidney failure. The vet told me to give him 1/4 of a Pepcid everyday. Seems kitties get acidy stomachs too, and the Pepcid would help that which would keep him from throwing up so much which means his food would stay with him longer and he might gain some weight back. He had lost about 3 pounds before I finally took him in. But when I did research on Kidney failure, I found out that the Pepcid also helps by increasing the blood flow to the kidneys. It wouldn't reverse any damage that has already been done, but would slow down the progress of any more damage.

In Feb. when I took him back for his 6 month check up, the doc said one of his numbers was the same, and the other had actually gone down! I was so excited to hear that he was doing well. The vet couldn't get a urine sample at the time, so he asked me to bring one in when I got a chance. Well, last weekend I was finally able to get one (fun, fun) and when they called back they said it looked good "for a cat with some compromised kidney function." When I got the message, I picked him up and gave him a bunch of smoochies (which he hates) to let him know how glad I was that I would have to put up with him for awhile yet.

My whole point here is that there are things they can do these days for kidney disease and failure, and it all starts with testing the blood and urine. I can't believe the other vet didn't do that with Misty either. 8 seems awfully young for kidney disease, but if it's hereditary.... The sooner they know about it the sooner they can deal with it, so yes, have Fawn checked.

And I know it might be kind of early yet, but since Fawn is missing his mom who was also a kitty friend in the house, you might want to look into getting another playmate for him. Even though the dogs are there, he might like another kitty to play with.

I know you're going through a tough time right now, but just know that we are all here for you, and Misty is waiting, without pain or discomfort, at the RB.