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I wouldn't hesitate to attempt to treat her if she were here. I would insist (and I have personally) that each of these items is attended to. I believe I would have her on IV for a full second day post-op. I would ensure that (most especially due to her age) that no form of Metacam is used...

I believe that most of your questions will be answered at this link, a very well-regarded CRF reference site. "Standard" "annual bloodwork" will not detect CRF until a very significant portion of kidney function has already been lost - up to 75%. This is due to the fact that, in cats with fully...

I spoke with Champion on Monday about this and was told that the ingredient is human-grade ("Category 3" in EU requirement terminology) chicken meal. The company stated that this product is not available in Canada, thus the importation. Quite coincidently, just tonight, someone on Itchmo has...

The Cat's Mother has simply posted an update to this story...that update being that new documentation has been discovered and is now in the public domain. Frankly, Yosemite, my own preference is that, rather than presuming to speak for others in this community (TCS) we would each speak for...

I wonder if you might get more experienced replies in the Caring for Strays and Ferals Forum...perhaps a mod would assist?

I would not want to have present the potential for any of mine ingesting anything other than their food

From The Cornell Book of Cats If his gums are sticky...as opposed to slick, it could be a sign of dehydration.

If I found myelf in your position, I would get myself connected to others who have been successfully managing their cats' respiratory health for years...there are groups of these people online 24/7/365 where people like yourself are warmly welcomed and provided with practical advice and support...

Here's a more extensive piece of reading for you from a reputable site...it's a good overview of kidney function and, about 2/3 down, you'll find a section "Low Blood Albumin Level found on a blood panel". If Mama Mia were here, I would want to explore this further with my Vet....that said, I...

Pharmacies behave like other retailers - if an item is not in great demand, they will discontinue ordering it. If you are saying that there is one pharmacy there that can fill the liquid Prednisolone Rx and, if it is a reputable pharmacy, then, by all means take it from them.

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I'll add to the chorus.....RUN, don't walk to the nearest competent feline Vet! If you need help finding one, look here for a list of Vets who have proven their worth with very sick cats, or search for a feline Vet on this site. My concern is about his not eating/eating enough....humans and...

One important point about using Slippery Elm: and The only other caution relates to its high calcium content - not good for kitties with existing high calcium issues. Personally, I think SEB should be in every cat's medecine cabinet!

Once again, what was the drug that you used?

My first inclination was to say 'Sounds like the infection is getting worse instead of retreating'...which might indicate that the drug isn't matched or that the drug isn't getting to the infection.... I've been doing some looking for you...I did find this Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs...

Brushing is the Number One prevention - everybody here gets a run-through with a comb every day. Trouble is, people don't, and rely on typical hairball remedies instead. Most of these are petroleum jelly-based and this interferes with the absorbtion of nutrients. Meantime, I find that, brush...

I just read through your previous thread - and skimmed through your other, very first thread. I see that you've had some advice along the way. What I did not see is that anyone suggested that you present your case to one of the specialized online support groups for these kinds of chronic...

Hi and welcome to TCS! First, I'll second AlleyGirl's recommendation for a Vet visit. Once our cats are 10, they're considered "senior", and current recommendations call for a minimum of yearly wellness checkups (and 1/2 yearly briefer exams). Now, at 17 - which is an 84 year old in human years...

Could I ask which drug was prescribed?

I would urge you to stop the Metacam immediately. You can read more here.