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In late October, my 16 year old cat had a couple of days where she wasn't feeling well. She wasn't eating much and was acting differently. After receiving fluids and Cerenia, I noticed a big difference. My vet said that everything looked fine on the labs, except that her creatinine was elevated...

Her name is Bella. Thanks for the information on Northwest Naturals. At least I know it's a good quality food. I am actually feeding it to her rehydrated. I did give it to her dry a couple of times when I was using it as a treat (just to introduce it). I put a bit more water than they recommend...

Thank you! That info is helpful. I'm always second guessing myself.

I am so sorry for the delay in posting an update. I ended up not being able to get an appointment with my normal vet. I was able to find another vet who could see her. They asked if the fluids she received the prior month had helped her. I said that they made a big difference. They said there is...

I'm trying to figure out what the best strategy is when you have a cat who isn't eating (prior to going to the vet). What I mean by this is whether it's best to put out a few different foods and leave them or if I should try them one at a time. I know sometimes they can get food aversion, and I...

My vet called last night and said that everything looked great, except that her creatinine was elevated. I believe he said it was around 3. He said that he wants to retest it in 3-4 weeks, because he thinks it may be a blip. He said that her other kidney markers (phosphorus, BUN, etc) were all...

Thank you, everyone! She did really well today and seems to be liking the Tiki. I know at one time she liked Weruva also, so I could try that one too. I should hear about her blood work tomorrow, which I’m very nervous about. I’ll report back once I hear something.

I have a 16 year old cat who has generally been very healthy. I've fed her a raw diet for many years (used to buy from Hare-Today but have had to use Stella & Chewy's due to work/time constraints). On Wednesday, I noticed that my cat had not eaten any of her morning food. I gave her new food...

Thank you. Is it normal for her to be peeing a lot with acute kidney failure? She seemed to make a lot of urine (much more than normal).

If I schedule it for tomorrow, what should I do with my cat. Do I ask the hospital to keep her another night, or should I pick her up and take her home? Should I ask them about subcutaneous fluids at home?

I called the specialist, and I spoke to the tech. She conferred with the doctor there, and he said it would simply be another diagnostic tool. It could show cancer, stones, etc. She didn't think it would be good. I guess that's based on the numbers. She said if this were her cat, she wouldn't...

She eats a raw diet (homemade). No dry food at all.

I need help with my cat. I am very upset, and I am having difficulty deciding what to do. My cat was acting strangely a couple of weeks ago. She was lethargic, not eating normally, and in the litter box very frequently. I took her to the vet, and they gave her a convenia injection for what they...

Thank you. I am going to look into this. Anything that would help her feel better faster would be great. I just wish that I could get her to eat.

I tried the Gerber Stage 2 yesterday (Chicken), and she won’t touch it. She takes one sniff and then walks away from the dish. She won’t eat any of the weruva, tiki, tuna, or purebites. The vet wanted me to give her cosequin, but I can’t get her to touch her food. She is drinking well at least...