Ash update....

[Catty1]

Medusa used sub q B vitamins on her Puddy, and they made quite a difference. Puddy did pass on, for reasons unrelated to her kidneys - but she was coming around wonderfully.

Dear Carole, I get the feeling that you think this will be a death sentence very soon for Ash. Each cat is different, I know...but many live for a number of good years.

If you don't mind, I am going to cross-post this to Cat Health. There are many PTrs who don't come to this General section. Perhaps you might get more encouragement from people there who have dealt with this.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Medusa]

Yes, Carole, talk to your vet about injecting a syringe of B vitamins right into the bag of fluids. That way Ash won't feel the sting of the needle. I should've thought of this myself but my brain apparently isn't functioning at full capacity yet. I posted on your other thread in Cat Health. CRF is not a death sentence. Puddy was diagnosed a long time ago, nearly 6 years ago, and was on subQ's for over 3 years. Yes, she finally passed over but she had many other health problems besides CRF. Don't sell Ash short; our kitties are much stronger than we realize. Those B vitamins really helped Puddy get her energy and her personality back. Talk to your vet about it. They're very inexpensive; my local vet told me so and gave them to me twice at no charge. Keep the faythe, Carole.

[carole]

Thanks for your posts everyone, no two cases or cats are the same that is for sure Candace,oh i am very aware Ash can go on for some time yet, and especially with the two medications i am giving him, but he has gone down hill alot since his dental,but no i certainly did not mean to give you all the impression i had given up on him, not even close folks.,if i did sound despondent it was only because i was worried and on a bit of a downer,anyhow on re-reading my posts i did not think that, but again sorry if it seemed that way.

I must stress that my plan for Ash may well not be the same as Mary's or anyone else's,but just know he will be loved and taken well care of until the end, i have taken the advice my vet has given me, and i trust him 100 per cent, so for now i am doing everything he has suggested and am happy with that,on the brighter side Ash has done better today and is enjoying himself baking in the sun outside, his favourite pass time lol.

[Medusa]

he will be loved and taken well care of until the end

I'm sure that no one doubted that for a second.

[carole]

Lori the meds are supposed to help with his appetite, and yes it has improved, he has not lost any more weight this week, so i am pleased, he was loosing like almost 100grms a week.

So far he is doing much better, he has not got an enormous appetite but it is much better thanks, as for throwing up, he used to throw up constantly,but since his dental, the medication, he only throws up maybe once twice a week, so although he is not eating as much, he is keeping it down better, also since the dental he takes ages to eat his food, so i assume he chews it well now, and that was part of the throwing up, scoffing it down,not chewing it or digesting it.

For me it is not about keeping Ash alive as long as possible, it is about keeping his life comfortable and having quality of life, that is my top priority, although giving him the meds, will prolong his life, they will also make him much more comfortable.

However having said that, i also am not keen to add any more medications to the two he is already having, unless gabe convinces me that is is absolutely necessary,i don't want him to be a zombie, again it is about quality of life for him,anyhow that is my stance on this.

[jazzcat]

For me it is not about keeping Ash alive as long as possible, it is about keeping his life comfortable and having quality of life, that is my top priority, although giving him the meds, will prolong his life, they will also make him much more comfortable.

That is the way it should be.

There was a time last year before we switched Ripley's food that I thought the end was near because he was losing weight, throwing up and just seemed miserable. I took him to the vet for fluids and to discuss his condition thinking the worse but she suggested the Pro Plan and what a difference it has made. He's been doing so well. Maybe Ash just needs a little time to get his eating adjusted. I do understand how you feel though, I'm not going to put Ripley through a lot just to extend his life. I want quality for him, not quantity.

[carole]

Thanks for that Lori, i really feel you understand where i am coming from on this one, i may well try that food you suggested,trouble with Ash one day he will love a new food, the next day or even that afternoon he turns his nose up at it,i have so many opened tins and biscuits, it is lucky i have two other kitties who can eat it,although one is getting a tad fatter than she should be, eh ellie-Mae? lol.