Results 1 to 15 of 128

Thread: Priscilla's failing kidneys

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Posts
    20,177
    Hi Sandra!! I tried another Fancy Feast (chicken liver and something, I think) on her, but she was not interested. You'll be glad to know it did not go to waste, though, as the other cats made short work of it.

    I haven't had a chance yet to pick up more of the Ocean Whitefish and Tuna Feast yet.. but this evening she ate a serving of the MaxCal on her own so I did not have to syringe-feed it.

    She likes kibble too (KD! and now and then some Fancy Feast kibble), but I don't think she eats much of it. She looks like she's really working on it, and then I see she's still got quite a bit in her bowl.

    I know Fancy Feast is not the greatest kidney-cat food in the world, but sometimes I just want her to eat something and really enjoy it!

    Thanks again,
    Priscilla and Pat and the gang
    I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
    Death thought about it.
    CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

    -- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    TEXAS
    Posts
    4,971
    Continued HOORAYS for Priscilla!!! Eat, girlfriend!!! Molly just loves her Friskies! Wen I tell the vet what she eats, the vet cringes, but Molly IS eating, and at 13+ that is what we want.....Enjoy your food Priscilla!
    Nine is Fine!!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2001
    Location
    Copenhagen, Denmark - GMT+1
    Posts
    15,952
    I'm sorry to see what Priscilla has had to go through - and you too, but glad she's now eating on her own. You are such a good mommy.

    It seems that some of the medicine has helped. I hope Priscilla will continue to feel perkier and have many years with you yet.

    Sending positive thoughts to Priscilla, and you. Give her kisses and scritchies.



    "I don't know which weapons will be used in the third World war, but in the fourth, it will be sticks and stones" --- Albert Einstein.


  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Location
    at beginning of the script.
    Posts
    5,277
    just reading this, your precious priscilla! I can relate you, my little star girl had CRF a couple years ago and it took her a while to perk back up! you can read more here.

    I'm so sorry you're going through this with your baby, not a good feeling .. worried, worrying and stressful! I'm glad to read that she eats a lot (than what my star could ab ovo) better, you go girl!

    when I learned that star wouldn't want to eat ANYTHING, the last suggestion I tried was a chunk of natural raw meat (best from fresh market or butcher anywhere) - she ate like she hadn't eaten in months! they had to be in SMALL portions, she can't eat too fast! after that, I feed all of my ark raw diet and never went back to kibbles ever again. except for recently because I was gone. my cats hardly get sick now.

    maybe you could try that too, it'd be pretty hard when you have other cats to feed altogether. good luck and I hope cilla's appetite continues and her better in no time! (((hugs)))

    ..gina & the furrfelines
    (zephyra, ocean, eclypse, clayton, shaddow, whispers, midnight, star, gus, echo and two guestkittens, tortie and apollo!)
    rest and sleep softly sweet locke..



  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Posts
    20,177
    Thanks, Sandra and Randi and Gina, for all your encouragement and suggestions and good wishes.

    Priscilla's appetite isn't as strong as a few days ago. She still eats some on her own but not as much. I got a couple more cans of the Fancy Feast Ocean Whitefish and Tuna Feast, but she's NOT interested now. (Of course, most cats do that, eat some food like they can't get enough of it, and then after you buy a whole lot of it they no longer want it.) She still eats some kibble but not a lot, and I'm back to the syringe-feeding.

    She wants to be closer to me than she has in the past. I'll pick her up and she'll hug me, her face to my chest or neck and her paws around my neck. She's sitting on my lap as I write this. She was never a lap cat or the real openly-affectionate type before; much more independent.

    Gina, I read some of your thread about Star. I felt so bad for her, and then I was so happy to realize she made it through all that. How is she now? Once again I'm amazed when I learn about cats that come down with CRF and then pull through. Very encouraging and hopeful for Priscilla and me!

    What do you mean by natural raw meat? Organic or additive-free or something like that? Sounds like something worth trying, if your cats are doing so well with it. Over the holidays I pet-sat a cat that is fed entirely on raw chicken liver, beef, and fish plus some Liv-a Littles Whole Chicken Treats. I thought that diet must be deficient in some of the nutrients that cats need. But then, I suppose that's what they eat in the wild, raw meat..

    Thanks very much, everyone,

    Pat and Priscilla
    I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
    Death thought about it.
    CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

    -- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio USA
    Posts
    11,467
    Just finished reading up on Priscilla. I hope she re-gains her appetite. Good thoughts headed your way.

    Johanna

  7. #7
    Have you tried any of the new Fancy Feast canned foods?? I know they are pricey, but my finicky guys eat it. I buy it as a treat mainly, but my newest cat in the family, who is FIV+ and about 12 or so, has practically no teeth and eats mainly wet food. He doesn't care for friskies, but loves Fancy Feast, and really enjoys the new stuff.

    One of our cats at the shelter is on a raw food diet. I think the shelter mgr gets it freeze dried or something like that. They have a lot of it available on one site I checked out early this week http://www.onlynaturalpet.com
    They deal in only holistic, natural foods for dogs and cats. If you haven't seen the site before, you might want to check it out. They have all kinds of foods, treats and things like that.

    Good luck, and I hope your kitty starts to feel better, and eat more on her own shortly!

Similar Threads

  1. Sydney's kidneys
    By phesina in forum Cat Health
    Replies: 28
    Last Post: 11-07-2011, 01:37 PM
  2. Tama's Kidneys :(
    By neko1 in forum Cat Health
    Replies: 41
    Last Post: 05-12-2011, 08:53 AM
  3. Foster Failing Update and Cuteness Warning
    By momtomany in forum Cat Rescue
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 09-02-2008, 04:56 PM
  4. Priscilla: not just kidneys but eyes now too
    By phesina in forum Cat General
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 04-05-2007, 08:36 PM
  5. How do I know it's not his kidneys?
    By Tubby & Peanut's Mom in forum Cat Health
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 11-20-2004, 09:15 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Copyright © 2001-2013 Pet of the Day.com