kidney problems in Zoe

[peaches123]

I have an 16 year old cat named Zoe.  For the past few weeks she has been vomiting and drinking tone of water.  I can barley scoop all the urine out of the litter box every day because so stuck  and clumped together at the corner where she pees.  I know this is some sort of kidney issue and I plan to make a visit to the vet on Monday.  I know the bill  will be enormous bill and am only on disability.  Never mind that I mentions this to my sister and she rolls her eyes and says "you can't diagnose her with kidney disease over the internet".  Well over the years I've taken care of a cat with kidney disease and had to give him sub Q IV fluids the last three years of his life, have taken care of cats with respiratory infections, ect. over the years, heart mummers also.  I find this offending because my sister thins she knows every thing and I know you can't help family but if any one could, 'I could use some validation about my diagnosis about my Zoe.  Thanks to all opinions both good and bad.

 

[LTS3]

Vomiting and drinking tons of water can be a number of things, not just kidney issues. Symptoms can look very similar between different diseases. Drinking tons of water is a classic sign of diabetes, for example. Sticky large clumps of urine is typical for many diabetic cats.

The Internet may give you a general idea of what may be wrong but only the vet can make the diagnosis after doing a thorough exam and doing bloodwork.

 

[peaches123]

Thank you for your  input alpha cat.  Yes. you're right, it could be diabetes. She hasn't lost any weight and is a bit on the chunky side so I guess over weight people can get diabetes who are over weight why not cats?  I know I'm putting the cart before the horse and she just needs to see the vet.

 

[marian100]

Don't panic, it may or may not be kidney disease. Let your vet know you are strapped for cash, the advantage of doing this assists the vet design a care plan for whatever diagnosis they might make. A vet does NOT need to xray or scan to test for organ damage so ask for a blood test.

 

[marian100]

diabetes is usually, but not always, accompanied by dramatic weight loss despite good appetite. Kidney disease may decrease appetite, particularly for solid food.