Last December I took Speckles in because she starting drinking way too much water. She is also 16 this year. Her blood work showed that her kidneys are starting to fail as the BUN level was 18.5 and the normal range is 5 to 12. The vet did not suggest any medication nor did he mention the words "renal failure". He just that she would be put on a low protein diet. So now she get's Medi-Cal Reduced Protein in the a.m. and Hills K/D wet at night. She does throw up occasionally but it's usually a clear liquid and her appetite and energy level are normal. I'll take her back in the summer for another blood test and also ask about the Pepcid.
I'm going to keep a close eye on this thread because I am also interested in what signs to watch out for. Blue is beautiful! Hugs and scrunchies coming your way.
PS Welcome to PT. You'll find it to be a wonderful source of love and support for you and your furbabies.
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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