Hi all, one of our kitties was listless and tired yesterday, ate in the a.m., but refused her dinner. She was no better this morning, so we took her to the vet and her labs were normal, except creatinine is 2.5. She received a b12 injection and a mirataz injection and ate a bit as soon as we came home. We also have transdermal mirataz to administer as needed. She was well hydrated and did not need fluids.
So my question is, does anyone here know of any new supplements or treatments to slow this down? We were sent home with 2 cans of the dreaded renal diet, but no other suggestions except monitoring, b12, appetite stimulant as necessary. Our most recent renal patient was also given regular b12 injections and, eventually, daily fluids. But that was back in 2012, so I am hoping maybe there have been some advances in meds or supplements that have worked for some of you?
The vet also said we need to feed her a low protein diet (and canned only) if she will eat it, but I thought that was kind of outdated, and the quality of the protein is more important?
Thanks much for suggestions, I am kind of stunned and very sad as she is only 8 and would like to keep her alive and happy/comfortable for as long as possible.
So my question is, does anyone here know of any new supplements or treatments to slow this down? We were sent home with 2 cans of the dreaded renal diet, but no other suggestions except monitoring, b12, appetite stimulant as necessary. Our most recent renal patient was also given regular b12 injections and, eventually, daily fluids. But that was back in 2012, so I am hoping maybe there have been some advances in meds or supplements that have worked for some of you?
The vet also said we need to feed her a low protein diet (and canned only) if she will eat it, but I thought that was kind of outdated, and the quality of the protein is more important?
Thanks much for suggestions, I am kind of stunned and very sad as she is only 8 and would like to keep her alive and happy/comfortable for as long as possible.