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 Jun 21 2015, 06:24 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 3 Joined: 20-June 15 Member No.: 8,640  |
Hi, I am a new poster. My fur babies name is Duncan and He has been my companion for a wonderful 19 years. Just a few weeks ago I was told he had Chronic Kidney Disease after lab work being done. We changed food which helps slightly but his numbers are still up. The vet sent me home with sub q fluids which have been a nightmare. My cat is so sweet and docile but he turned feral when my sister and I attempted this. I got bit, she got stuck by the needle. We attempted over several days and this poor guy just cried every time. Now he hides from me every day in the morning for about half the day. I am leery of giving him the sub q fluids at any rate because his red blood cell counts were incredibly wonky.
I have an appointment with the vet next Friday and I have elicited help from my brother to come with me. I have to tell the vet other than specially food and his blood pressure meds I won't be doing any other treatments. I can't afford to pay her to do the sub q and I obviously am not qualified to handle it myself. The decision is two fold. One I simply cannot afford it and two I can't bring myself to have my baby be scared of me and hiding and crying about this fluid injection. My heart is completely breaking right now. To give you some back ground on me, I have Crohn's disease and this stress is not good for me either. But this little kitty would comfort me through the worst of my symptoms when I was sick. How can I say goodbye to him? |
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Jun 26 2015, 03:40 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 3 Joined: 20-June 15 Member No.: 8,640 |
Just a follow up. Took my baby to the vet today and she was totally fine with me not giving him the sub Q. She said the treatment should not adversely affect his quality of life. She even though brining him in a few times a week would be a stress..so we will continue with me trying to keeping him hydrated and feeding the low protein low phosphorous food. She said his phosphorous levels are actually normal right now which to her indicated he isn't that far along in the CKD. And he gained some weight! Yeah!
Thank you for all the kindness and support! |
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 Jun 26 2015, 04:58 PM
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 Group: Moderators Posts: 845 Joined: 24-March 04 From: Maine Member No.: 274 |
OH Duncan's Mommy, I am THRILLED for you !!!
 Thank you for letting us know this wonderful news! And keep us posted!!!  Kathy -------------------- Compassion for all animals. www.earthlings.com
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tewcute Sweet Kitty Recently Diagnosed With Ckd Jun 21 2015, 06:24 AM
LittleGirl'sMommy Duncan's Mommy,
I'm so very sorry to hear... Jun 21 2015, 10:43 AM moon_beam Hi, Duncan's Mom, please permit me to add my s... Jun 21 2015, 11:57 AM tewcute Thank you so much. I was so grateful to find a sit... Jun 21 2015, 02:35 PM
LittleGirl'sMommy Awe Duncan is so handsome and there is a look abou... Jun 21 2015, 09:21 PM moon_beam Hi, Duncan's Mom, thank you so much for sharin... Jun 22 2015, 10:14 AM moon_beam Hi, Duncan's Mom, thank you so very much for s... Jun 27 2015, 12:25 PM |
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