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THE cat and her Kidneys

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mrsjay · 13/01/2012 16:59

Hi I am just after a bit of advice really The cat is almost 18 so an old lady been back and forward to vet last few weeks she had a wheeze and has athritis , So today she was back for a check up her breathing is a bit laboured vet took blood , vet phoned when I was out DH took the call , she has to come off her antiinflamitary something do to with her kidneys , DH obviously did not listen properly so does anybody think the old girl is in renal failiure ? or maybe protein she is back to the vets next week when i fear we wil have to get her put to sleep Sad

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Fluffycloudland77 · 13/01/2012 17:12

I dont have any advice but I dont think the vet will want to put a cat down if she is generally happy and not in pain.

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mrsjay · 13/01/2012 17:16

No we are working with what the vet says i am a bit scared of the kidney thing until we find out if she is ok , she is eating and drinking fine we did change her food to a lower protein a few months ago , becuase of her age , i just wish HE had taken the message proplery . thanks for repling

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eirikthered · 13/01/2012 17:24

Is she on anti-inflammatories for her arthritis? It could be that her kidneys aren't coping with processing the medication, and she needs to stop them while her kidneys recover. Renal problems in elderly cats are common and can sometimes be managed (tho not cured), but I would call the vet back and find out exactly what he/she said. Your vet will advise you on what's the best course of action.

If you do have to stop the arthritis medication for the sake of her kidneys, you have to ask yourself whether her being in pain from arthritis gives her a happy life. Having nursed 4 elderly and not-so elderly cats through the last weeks of their life you have to be aware that your cat is relying on you to make the best decision for their welfare since they can't make their own decisions.

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mrsjay · 13/01/2012 18:17

Thank you for your reply we wont let her suffer at all she is back next week and we will make a decision after the other results come back , Its so hard Sadbut as i said we will make the best decision for her ,

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mrsjay · 13/01/2012 18:17

yes she was on the medication for her athritis ,

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