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mrsgreenjeens I don't think she meant it would help with the neurological issues, just that it would help him feel more comfortable, physically, to be able to have a completely empty bladder - if that makes sense :)

He went in for a full blood panel and urine tests this week. All other organs functioning well, urine results indicate his kidneys are still producing a good concentration, and blood results for kidneys haven't changed since his last test - all positive! :cloud9: The vet he saw this time (a...

So, vet thinks the disorientation could be a side effect of the bup. He suggested halving the dose from 0.3cc to 0.15cc for the remainder of the course to see if that dosage continues to help with the pain without causing any additional symptoms. If that doesn't work, he recommends re-testing...

Fingers crossed it is just a bad reaction to the bup. Thanks for all your help so far, mrsgreenjeens - I'll update when I've spoken to the vet tomorrow!

He's acting very strangely today, almost manic :sigh: Lots of pacing, non-stop yowling, hiding under the sofa/behind the bed (but only for a couple of minutes before he's out again). His temperature's fine, maybe a bit warm. Ate a lot this morning, with encouragement, but nothing since even...

Appetite seems better so far this morning, must've just needed a good 💩:biggrin: No more accidents again overnight - one today, though, and slightly loose stools. What's worrying me most today is that he seems to be intermittently confused and disorientated, and he's been pacing/circling quite...

Last night was the first night in several without any accidents :hyper: Had his first dose of Buprecare this morning and has perked up to no end, peed in - or next to - the tray twice, and been much more alert and mobile since then :cloud9: Having said all that, his appetite's not as good today...

Back from the vet's. Diagnosis is neuropathy in both front paws - generalised, so highly likely to be age-related and untreatable :sigh: - and arthritis in all four paws. Doesn't like to do things by halves, my boy! His blood pressure's also up, so his bp meds have been adjusted, and he's been...

Had a video consultation with the vet this morning. She's recommended he be seen in person to check for the possibility of arthritis or neurological disorders, so he's going in tomorrow.

Oh, sorry, forgot to answer your question: it doesn't seem to be joint pain, no. No physical reaction when I touch any of his legs, although he does howl a bit when he's struggling to stand/move...

mrsgreenjeens He's been slightly more upbeat and mobile today, but still had a couple of toileting accidents (and subsequent trips to the shower!) :sigh: The room's already covered in puppy pads just in case, but thanks for the tip - great minds! :biggrin: Meanwhile I've been watching him more...

Thanks, mrsgreenjeens. I'm familiar with Tanya's CKD site and it's been a godsend, but there's a lot of information to wade through and it can get confusing for this layperson(!) I should've mentioned in my OP, it looks like it's his front legs that are struggling more than his hind legs. He's...

Thanks for the info, KatherineE. He hasn't been urinating any more than usual (once overnight and twice today), could it still be his potassium/b12 if urine volume is normal?

My 17-year-old is on a renal diet with stage 3 CKD, and is also being treated for high blood pressure (now within normal range). He's been a bit unsteady on his feet occasionally for a while - vet and I assumed leg weakness due to the CKD - but suddenly, over the last week or so, seems to have...