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CKD 2

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madcatladyforever · 30/06/2020 09:09

My cat has just been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease 2 which is no surprise as she been drinking and peeing a lot.
She had treatment for hyperthyroidism and doesn't have an overactive thyroid any more so that's good.
She's 19 so I told the vet she isn't having endless blood tests and treatment at her age, she hid in a cupbaord for a week after the last vet visit so I don't feel it would be useful or change the course of the disease at all at her age.
So the main treatment is the renal diet which is eye wateringly expensive.
I was just wondering if any of you know anywhere online where you can get it cheaper than the vets?
She likes eating and will eat three pouches a day and biscuits.
Seriously this is why I only have one cat these days, I don't know how anyone affords vet fees for more than one even with insurance!!

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Allergictoironing · 30/06/2020 09:43

Try any of the on line pet food stores like Zooplus, Animed direct, or Pets at Home. I think renal cat food is slightly more expensive than the same brands "normal" recipes, but not by a lot.

madcatladyforever · 30/06/2020 10:33

Thanks I'll have a look.

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Sunnydayshereatlast · 30/06/2020 10:36

I came on to say Pets at Home also..

madcatladyforever · 30/06/2020 15:23

I ordered some trial packs off zooplaplus, because I know there will be something she refuses to eat.

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