Hi, I'm currently fostering a FIV senior cat. He's had 3 blood tests done over the last 4 months. The first one was overall bad, the 2nd one with much improvements but his BUN and protein levels were both high, his creatine and bun/creatine ratio borderline high, and his SDMA within normal range. The most recent, which was 1-2 months after the 2nd test, all numbers are normal except his TP, globulin, and BUN, although at a lower number now. I'm very happy that he keeps improving but I'm not sure why these three numbers are consistently abnormally high? What can be the cause? Can a change in diet help?
A side note, he was drinking a ton of water and constantly using the litter box when he first came to us, so we thought he might have kidney issues. That's also why we took him for his 2nd blood test, but since his SDMA is normal, we are only just monitoring atm. When I googled, it stated that high TP could mean your cat is dehydrated, but his drinking has actually decreased a lot since his 2nd blood test. Another thing is that he always sounds congested. He's had 2-3 rounds of antibiotics(for URI and teeth), he's so much better after the URI is resolved but the congestion just won't go away. We have doubts that he has asthma cause he coughs sometimes but the vet said his lungs sound clear.
I'm planning to put him on a lower phosphorous diet and supplementing with omega3 fish oil and lysine. Should he be on a strict senior diet? He is doing well, great energy, nice fur coat, plays well, sleeps well, and actually gained a few pounds. The vet said that's a good sign for a FIV cat. Any advice is appreciated!
A side note, he was drinking a ton of water and constantly using the litter box when he first came to us, so we thought he might have kidney issues. That's also why we took him for his 2nd blood test, but since his SDMA is normal, we are only just monitoring atm. When I googled, it stated that high TP could mean your cat is dehydrated, but his drinking has actually decreased a lot since his 2nd blood test. Another thing is that he always sounds congested. He's had 2-3 rounds of antibiotics(for URI and teeth), he's so much better after the URI is resolved but the congestion just won't go away. We have doubts that he has asthma cause he coughs sometimes but the vet said his lungs sound clear.
I'm planning to put him on a lower phosphorous diet and supplementing with omega3 fish oil and lysine. Should he be on a strict senior diet? He is doing well, great energy, nice fur coat, plays well, sleeps well, and actually gained a few pounds. The vet said that's a good sign for a FIV cat. Any advice is appreciated!
