My Mia needs prayers

[catfamily]

If we need a ton of costly things done...I'll ask the vet...Thanks Catty 1.
Great idea.
Lori...Now that I'm feeling better after seeing the RIGHT pain specialist(A neorologist)for my back..I'm able to post more.I'll get caught up as soon as I can Thanks.I feel so much better.
And thanks everyone

[catmandu]

I wish I could do more than offer prayers for those poor Cats.You have given Mia a fighting chance which is a lot more than many peple would have done.
We are praying hard for Mia and Ethel and pray that the Vet will not be as costly as they can be.
Please Lord let Mia and Ethel be all right.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent Mia's and Ethel's way.

[catfamily]

Just got back from the vet.Mia has the beginning stages of Kidney disease.Her BUN and CREA were High on the blood Chemistry test which means she definetly has kidney disease.He said it's very unusual for her to have gained the 4 pounds since with me,but it could be because we're giving her tons of love and security(that helps heal anything).He wants me to give her for food,What he sells for kidney failure for the rest of her life.It's called Purina Ueterinary Diets NF Kidney Function Feline Formula.She's eating it now and she likes it.Good!Because that's all she'll have for the rest of her life.
He also gave me 2 weeks of Clavamox because there was some bacteria in the urine(not much but enough just to need 2 weeks only of Clavamox.There was blood also in the urine but that is due to kidney disease.He said since with me and doing so well....he thinks she could live another 4 years under my care.(of course we never know how long though...could be one year only).He shaved her belly and there was an old scar from Spay so that's good.
He cannot believe how well she's doing with kidney disease...the weight gain.He thought that was remarkable.
We Microchipped her.

Ethel is OK and being checked for Bartonnella.He said to stop the terramycin till the test comes back for bartonnella.Being on it for 2 months and not helping her eyes is unusual so it could be Bartonnella.He said her lungs sound great no weezing..so no need for a xray.(she's been coughing).Must be hairballs.
We had her Microchipped.

We also brough Harry and Mac in at the same time today for Microchipping only.
So all 4 got their microchipped...and the whole house is microchipped now.That makes me less nervous if they got out by mistake
So...I'm relieved to get Mia in and having her food changed.We need another blood test in 6 months for her kidney check..and in one month recheck her urine to make sure the Clavamox got rid of the bacteria.
The reason she is pulling out all the hair is because she's getting rid of the old coat from the bad diet she was on.That's what my vet said.Amazing how smart these cats are to do that.Her newcoat looks great.He said it's good for her to be pulling the bad coat out.
And...he doesn't know why she's drooling.Maybe just a bad life before and nerves.
Kidney disease doesn't cause drool until the last stages when their coughing up blood and the drool starts then.So it's not from kidney disease.
So overall...she's doing good,and I am soooo happy I took her when I did.

[catmandu]

Thtas Great News That Mia Is Gaining Weight And Fighting That Disease.
We Are Sending More Prayers, And The Porch Angels Will Drop By With Shrimps And Love For Mia.
So She Will Have Someone To Meeeow To Early In The Morning.
And Our Prayers For Ethel As Well.

[RedHedd]

Aww. That's good news on Mia's kidney stuff. My Mishi is a kidney cat too and he's maintaining. He's on an antibiotic pulse treatment - one week one; three weeks off of Amoxycillin. He tolerates it well and now that I've discovered I can buy it on the 'net for a whole lot cheaper than my vet, we're doing fine. I wish he would gain some weight as he's so bony I call him Mr. Bones, but he doesn't seem to be in any distress.

Let's hope all our kidney kats thrive and stick around for a LONG time. Mia is BEAUTIFUL!

[Laura's Babies]

Oh Carla! I am so glad that visit went so good. Lets hope that new diet fixes her right up and she can be with you for a long, long time. I had Boo microchipped today also just for the peace of mind it gives ME!

I got a frantic phone call from Mike night before last and his Klinger and Yetta had gotten out and he was totally FRANTIC! At leats with them being microchopped, nobody could claim they were theirs like they did that other time Klinger got out and that lady said he was hers. (or Mike would have had him back the same day) Those microchips just give you a way to PROVE they are YOURS!

I hope Mia continues to do great under your TLC...

[catfamily]

Aww. That's good news on Mia's kidney stuff. My Mishi is a kidney cat too and he's maintaining. He's on an antibiotic pulse treatment - one week one; three weeks off of Amoxycillin. He tolerates it well and now that I've discovered I can buy it on the 'net for a whole lot cheaper than my vet, we're doing fine. I wish he would gain some weight as he's so bony I call him Mr. Bones, but he doesn't seem to be in any distress.

Let's hope all our kidney kats thrive and stick around for a LONG time. Mia is BEAUTIFUL!

Can you buy that without a priscription?Amoxycillin?I'm bringing her back in 6 months for blood redo and I'd like to ask my vet about it.And I'd like much more info on Kidney failure cats...from you or anyone..please.I really would appreciate it.My BooBoo had Thyroid disease and my Dude had Thyroid disease.Both passed on at 17 and 19 years old.(using the meds necessary for longer life).I've never had a kidney diseased cat..so I'm going to look for all the info I can to keep her life going.
Plus I am bringing her pee sample in,in 4 weeks for recheck after to make sure the bacteria is gone...I can ask more questions then.
I'm mixing her kidney food with just a spoonful of the Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance food for a while.She's so good about eating though.No worrys...right now anyway.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Glad to hear the relatively good report on Mia's white coat visit. Tubby lived for 3 1/2 years after he was first diagnosed with kidney failure, and he didn't need fluids until about the last month or so, so with her special diet and all the extra TLC, I'm sure Mia will live for many more years to come.