 Purred: Mon Mar 23, '09 6:35am PST |
 | |  | | Hi, Milo--I'm so sorry for your diagnosis! I remember how awful that first week (several weeks, actually!) was after the initial diagnosis, so I can relate. It is overwhelming! But it sounds like you are doing all the right things. I hope you've had time to read over some of the threads about eating, but don't worry too much if you don't like the low-protein foods as much. It most likely wouldn't make a truly significant difference. The fluids should help you more than anything. So is your creatinine high enough that you need to go to the vet for a couple of days and get fluids in an IV? Many of us give our kitties fluids on a regular basis at home, but we do it subcutaneously (just under the skin). The vet can train you to do this, and it's really not as hard as it sounds. No big deal, and it's not that expensive. But good luck--I do know it's a shock emotionally, as well as to the wallet! But cats can live a long time with this, and it will get better, I promise!
Sorry it took so long to respond--it's been a crazy month, and I haven't checked as I should! Keep us posted how you're doing! |  |  | |  |
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