My Puddy had CRF for approximately 6 years. She lived to be 14 but she had a host of other problems as well. She had 6 good, quality years due to daily subQ fluids administered by me (your vet can show you how; it's so much easier on your cat and your finances). Puddy even had one kidney removed and still lived quite well for another couple of years afterwards. (No, I'm not saying that this will be the case w/your cat. Puddy was born w/one shriveled kidney.)

I also injected B vitamins directly into the port in the fluid bag and it made such a difference in Puddy's energy level, mental alertness and general all around well being. Some vets say that the B vitamins don't really make a difference, my vet said that as well, but I asked him to humor me anyhow and he was surprised at what I reported to him, so think about it.

There are also appetite stimulants that you can give your cat, Prednisolone is one of them, but your vet can tell you which one will work best, especially if your cat continues to be nauseated. Gotta get that nausea under control b/c Blackie won't want to eat otherwise.

I'm sorry that this is happening but don't despair. CRF is not a death sentence if caught early and a regimen of good vet care is maintained. If you decide to give the subQ treatments yourself, it'll become so second nature after just a few times that you'll surprise yourself and it saves so much stress on Blackie and time and money to and from the vet's office. Whatever you decide, I wish you many more happy years w/Blackie. Keep the faythe. And welcome back.