Sydney's kidneys

[Medusa]

Oh goodness, it's so scary when they become picky eaters at that age. I remember towards the end that Puddy would only eat fudgsicles. Anyhow, prayers are going up for Sydney and you, Pat. I hope that things improve right away. Keep the faythe.

[Lizzie]

I think cats can feel nausea without making it obvious, like throwing up. The several cats with fatty liver disorder I've fostered were so nauseated by the disorder that they couldn't eat, but they didn't throw up. Perhaps I'm making a wrong assumption from that. Another question for your vet?!

[phesina]

Thanks, Lizzie and Mary. We saw the vet on Thursday and got some Vit. B and Mirtazapine. And did some more blood work. And he wants to check Sydney's eyes again to consider putting him on blood pressure med (amlodipine, which by coincidence I take myself to control MY blood pressure!).

I talked this afternoon with a vet who practices Chinese traditional veterinary medicine. She told me to get Sydney's latest numbers and updates, and she'll consider what she might be able to do for him.

Love from Sydney and Sydney's Meowmie

[neko1]

The blood pressure meds work great!

Tama's blood pressure went from 300 down to 120 in one week of being on those

[jennielynn1970]

Lots of healing thoughts and prayers coming your and Sydney's way. I've never dealt with a kidney cat, so I can't comment on that. I hope that the meds will get things under control and that Sydney will have a good long quality life left with you.

Hugs to you, and lovies and scritchies to Sydney.

[phesina]

Thank you, neko1 and Jenn. We went in to see the vet, and Sydney's blood pressure was normal this time, so we're not starting him on amlodipine at this point.

I got copies of Sydney's records, and I'm going to call the other vet and see what she thinks.

Thanks, Jenn, from Sydney and me and all the others for the good wishes and hugs and lovies and skritchies (which have been delivered)!

[katladyd]

I am sending good thoughts and prayers Sydney's way.