Feeby's phosphorus count on her last two blood tests (Dec & just this past week) are high - 6.2 and 6.3 respectively. While these numbers are within the 'normal' range (2.4 - 8.2), I have read that an adult, especially elderly, cat's readings are really better if they are closer to 4.0 (sources: felinecrf.org & [email protected] | Home).
Given that her last urinalysis (also this past week) noted the Renal Tech Index indicator as "Positive" - in that she will likely will develop chronic kidney disease within the next 24 months, I thought perhaps it would be best to lower her phosphorus intake now. Although, the readings used to determine a Positive status confuse me because all but one are well within normal range - BUN (high), Creatinine, WBC, & Urine PH/Protein/Specific Gravity, as well as age. Phosphorus isn't even included as part of that analysis.
For what it is worth, she is currently on H-T meds and has been since last October.
So, my questions are:
Has anyone else started feeding low phosphorus foods with a reading similar to Feeby's?
If so, how was that determination made?
What pate type foods have you tried to give to your cats with low phosphorus content? (Note: not seeing much on the above noted web site's food charts.)
Have you obtained results?
Thanks - any insight you can offer would be greatly appreciated!!
Given that her last urinalysis (also this past week) noted the Renal Tech Index indicator as "Positive" - in that she will likely will develop chronic kidney disease within the next 24 months, I thought perhaps it would be best to lower her phosphorus intake now. Although, the readings used to determine a Positive status confuse me because all but one are well within normal range - BUN (high), Creatinine, WBC, & Urine PH/Protein/Specific Gravity, as well as age. Phosphorus isn't even included as part of that analysis.
For what it is worth, she is currently on H-T meds and has been since last October.
So, my questions are:
Has anyone else started feeding low phosphorus foods with a reading similar to Feeby's?
If so, how was that determination made?
What pate type foods have you tried to give to your cats with low phosphorus content? (Note: not seeing much on the above noted web site's food charts.)
Have you obtained results?
Thanks - any insight you can offer would be greatly appreciated!!