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    Bad news for Beau...

    Beau had to get his bloodwork redone today--thyroid and kidney. His kidney function was ok last time, good for a cat of his age really. That was about four months ago. The news was not so good today. Both his thyroid and his kidney numbers are way up. If we treat the hyperthyroidism more aggressively, we kill his kidneys faster. The two conditions feed off each other. My vet says the numbers are high enough to call it full renal failure now. We are leaving his tapazole dose the same and I"m going to try to get him to eat the low protien food again. He doesn't like it much, but I might try a different brand this time.

    It is a matter of time before his kidneys can't cope anymore. I hate that there is so little I can do to stop it. The amount of time is highly variable though; could be a few weeks, could be a year.

    I am going to love him, spoil him and keep him as happy and healthy as I can for as long as possible.
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    Oh, Beau, I am so sorry to be reading this!

    I am sorry, I don't recall how old Beau is?

    My Mr. Amber Cat had the same situation. First the hyperthyroidism, then a few years later the kidney failure. He was 8 when he was PTS. He had been on subq fluids for about 6 months, starting at every other day and ending at 4 times per day. He went down very quickly, surprising all the vets in my hospital. He refused to eat any of the "special" foods.

    I am hoping that Beau has a stronger constitution and can keep going and loving you a LONG long time!
    Last edited by Freedom; 02-19-2007 at 08:36 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Freedom
    I am sorry, I don't recall how old Beau is?
    I don't know. I've only had him since June 2006. My vet's best guess is that he is at least 15, probably 16 now. He actually seems healthier, based on his appearance, than he did when I first got him.

    I'm sorry about your kitty. 8 seems so terribly young!
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    Oh I am so sorry to hear about Beau!
    Maggie,

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    Beau take it easy and let everyone spoil you.


    I'm so sorry Tamara for this not so good news.
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    Major LES here.....Beau looks just like my Speckles. I know only too well the sight of full renal failure. Hang in there Beau and show your Mom that you've still got plenty of spunk left.

    {{{big}}} hugs Glacier. I feel you pain.
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    I am so sorry to hear about your handsome Beau.

    Prayers on the way for him and {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} for you.

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    As Always hun you are in our prayers, and Beau is now also! We will light a candle for him, just as we did for Anvik.
    I am so sorry about it, the worst part is that helpless feeling.

    Hugs for you all

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    Aww, I first read of Beau on Anvik's thread. He looks just like my Tazmoe. Come on Beau, you hang in there! This is my biggest fear for cats, but unfortunately it is common.
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    Hey, Beau baby...you surprised the vet and your mommy before...you can do it again!

    Eat your new food like a good boy.

    Glacier, whatever happens...that boy never had it better than with you.

    HUGS AND PRAYERS - it ain't over yet.
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    Awww! I hate to hear this. Love him while you can and let him know Mommie loves him... and that PT is pulling for him!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laura's Babies
    Awww! I hate to hear this. Love him while you can and let him know Mommie loves him... and that PT is pulling for him!
    Couldn't have said it better. I so love his pictures and am sending mega prayers northward. . . . .

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    I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope that Beau will beat the odds and will be able to live a comfortable life for quite a while yet. He'll remain in my thoughts and prayers.

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    hugs and prayers on the way to you, Beau and all your crew!
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    Filou who is surviving renal failure now for 2 years sends his best wishes to Beau.
    My vet says that it is better if they don't lose weight- so she would rather have him eat "real" food than not eating and losing weight.
    Filou is very happy though with his Royal Canin Renal- it comes wet in pouches or as dry kibbles. He preferred this to any other kidney diet.

    All the best for handsome Beau.

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