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  1. Leosrexsmom

    Senior Cat Health Issues

    Hello all. I've only posted once, a couple of weeks ago, so still new here. I just wanted someone to listen I guess. I have a 17.5 yr. old cat. Thankfully, except for the last two years of his life, he was in good, normal health. He was diagnosed a year ago with an overactive thyroid and...
  2. Leosrexsmom

    17 year old cat with kidney disease - diet?

    I'm waitng on blood work from a senior panel that was drawn yesterday. 😪
  3. Leosrexsmom

    17 year old cat with kidney disease - diet?

    The vet is aware that the cat will not eat prescription food. For the first time today I have a recipe for kidney cats that I just tried with chicken and rice and some other ingredients. He loved it, but half hour later he threw it up. I am going broke with this stuff between vet bills and...
  4. Leosrexsmom

    17 year old cat with kidney disease - diet?

    I believe you are right. Not eating enough is much worse. I think the regimens some vets insist on are too strict. It can't be a one size fits all.
  5. Leosrexsmom

    17 year old cat with kidney disease - diet?

    I have a senior cat, 17.5 yrs old. with kidney disease. He gets subcutaneous fluids 3 times a week as vet says this is the usual way to manage the disease along with a prescription diet. After trying several brands and flavors he will only eat one flavor and brand of dry food. Vet said he...
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