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When my RB Speckles was diagnosed with early stages of renal failure, she was immediately put on a low-protein diet. See if you can get Medi Cal Reduced Protein dry up there. It also comes in a can and if Onyx loves wet food, that might be the way to go.
When Max was 10 I automatically put him on reduced-protein dry and I would like to think that it's preventative maintenance. He will be 16 in July and so far (fingers crossed) very healthy.
Good luck with the feeding. I can only imagine what dinner time is like around your place.
Prayers for you and Onyx. Yes, he is too young for this but I know that he will get the best care ever.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
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