Mr. Kiki

[Barbara]

Filou now lives 4 years on subcutaneous fluuids one time a week. So I agree to Bowlkat. Don't despair!

[Medusa]

If you'll recall, Monica, my RB Puddy lived w/CRF for years and was on subQ's in the beginning twice a day and after she had one kidney removed, she even went off subQ's for a while. Your vet says that Mr. Kiki's kidneys are small? Well, Puddy lived w/only one kidney for quite some time and that one had nephritis and was the size of a pea instead of a kidney bean as it should have been. So try not to take a fatalistic outlook about this. Mr. Kiki could have lots of time left yet. How old is he?

[kb2yjx]

Our Norton is 17+ years, and has been a kidney cat for over 5 years. Norton get his sub q fluids every other day, I cannot say he likes it, but tolerates it, is a better description. Norton REFUSES to eat the kidney diet, he loves his Pet Promise, and his in between round of a bit of Fancy Feast. Norton get cheesecake on his birthday, and we hope he has many many more....Mr. Kiki may have many more years with you....

[Marigold2]

Thank you all for all the good advice and support. Means the world. Kiki is such a sweetheart, when the vet was listening to his heart and lungs he turned and kissed her nose.
Our sweet Cassie had kidney failure and died in the hospital a week after being diagnosed, so of course I was thinking the worst. But thanks to all of you dear friends I can go to sleep with hope. Hugs to all, Monica

[bowlkat]

Well, please let us know what the verdict is- and I'm SURE, from what I see here, that there will be LOTS of good "tips" here on whatever the vet prescribes-- let us all know, we'll be pulling for your fur-child!

[Medusa]

Thank you all for all the good advice and support. Means the world. Kiki is such a sweetheart, when the vet was listening to his heart and lungs he turned and kissed her nose.
Our sweet Cassie had kidney failure and died in the hospital a week after being diagnosed, so of course I was thinking the worst. But thanks to all of you dear friends I can go to sleep with hope. Hugs to all, Monica

The same thing happened to my RB Peeka. It was acute renal failure, different from chronic renal failure. Acute comes on fast and is often fatal. Chronic RF cats can live a long time.

[kb2yjx]

Mary is correct. Acute is a sudden onset, while chronic goes on for awhile!!! Norton is happy that you got a good night's sleep. Please keep us posted on how your Mr. Kiki does...

[kb2yjx]

Here is an EXCELLENT site that I have used for reference over the years: www.felinecrf.org . Helen is a very nice lady and when she has the time will answer your email....I hope you will find the info helpful...