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My diabetic cat Sister went into remission after switching to Dr. Elsey's turkey dry. Then in 2023, the shortage due to ingredients sourcing forced me to buy pricey chicken formula on Ebay (lots of gouging but I was desperate). Next, Dr. Elsey's office finally shipped chicken dry to Amazon, so I...

Thanks for that advice about not switching foods yet. Sister's 2nd Urine Protein Creatine Ratio test was yesterday, and her numbers improved. The first test was 1.2. Her results yesterday went down to 0.6. Still slightly elevated, but I am elated. She has one more test to go in two weeks. Had I...

I have not met with the vet since Feb 2. So not sure what the medication is. Her voicemail today only discussed my changing to Hills as a trial.

Wow, I am understanding UPCR so much better! Thanks for the article.

Thanks. The current vet does not know if Sister has kidney disease. She is testing/guessing. I know that diabetes can damage them. But I did not know it was BP that did it. When Sis suddenly had hind end neuropathy in 2021, I thought she had an injury. Went to vet ASAP. Her BG was 476, something...

Took Sister for her second UPCR test today. Vet tech said there was a miscommunication. The tests are to be done every two weeks, NOT 3 tests within 2 weeks. So the sub vet Dr. Clark was incorrect. I think the INDEXX report also reads within 2 weeks. The vet tech says Sister's vet believes...

Thanks, great input. Often, I am trying to absorb/understand the new terms she is telling me, and she is already on the next topic, and it is overwhelming. I leave thinking I will be able to sort it all out with my own research, always hoping that I have found a vet that is not just running...

Thanks so much. Good to know. (I thought the chloride was a tad low, not high. But I don't know what that is.) Vet has not mentioned subQ fluids as a possible treatment, yet. Sister's urine is not very concentrated (she said). Sis drinks a lot and pees a lot. Has for many years, even before her...

Thanks so much for your input. I have attached the most recent lab results. (I checked all the vet notes. Did not see evidence of BP being checked.)

Sister is a diabetic, fully regulated (off insulin since 2021) using low carb food (Dr. Elsey's CleanProtein) which contains 59% animal protein. So her wellness exams last week (BW, urine, xrays) indicated protein in the urine. Vet suggested special urine tests which we just did. Result: Protein...

Yes! The FAIM board was immensely helpful when I had a cat with asthma (now deceased). I did not realize the board was still operating.

Yes I can call a mobile vet to ask if they're willing to chase her around my condo, up and down the loft stairs, under beds and furniture, to try to grab her. Cuz I'm just too old to do that anymore.

Notice how there are two people there. I need another person. Are you volunteering?

I saw that one and considered it. Seems to me it might slip off her neck? And that I would have more adjustability with this velcro backed one that I ordered. Thx

Is the law in California different? How are other people getting Gabapentin so easily? I have a request in for the vet to phone me this afternoon. If she can't help, I'm getting a new vet for all of my cats.