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Has Anyone Had To Go Through A Cat With Chronic Renal Failure?
11/25/10 | Me

Posted on 11/25/2010 8:54:14 AM PST by NoGrayZone

For the last couple of months, I thought my elder kitty was just going senile. She turned 19 this summer and has the usual "old cat" look....frail back and hind legs, loss of muscle and weight and just looks "old". She also started tinkling and pooping outside her liter box and seemed obsessed with her water bowl (hovering over it for hours).

She has hip dysplasia and "old cat back", which cortisone shots took care of 2-3 years ago, then they stopped working. I found Syn-Flex for pets online and she made a miraculous recovery.

The vets did all kinds of tests, etc last time I bought her in and nothing came back. I started seeing weird symptoms for the past month, but just assumed she was getting senile.

I looked up her symptoms and found CRF, which is common at her age. There is no cure, it only gets worse. I do not want to bring her to the vets. Last time she was there (my original vet is now elder and seemed to have lost some of his mind, perhaps senility is creeping in. I heard that in the vets office). I don't like the other vets there, nor trust them from my last experience.

There is also no cure for it.....just things to do to ease any symptoms to make them more comfortable.

I found, online, Tinkle Tonic, which seems to ease a lot of symptoms for this disease.

I was just wondering if any FReepers had to or are dealing with this and perhaps can give me some helpful advice.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: cat; crf; kittyping; lossofpet; pets
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To: NoGrayZone

May God comfort you. I am so sorry :-(


121 posted on 12/18/2010 5:06:58 PM PST by DarthVader (That which supports Barack Hussein Obama must be sterilized and there are NO exceptions!)
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To: NoGrayZone

It’s more fond memories than sadness. All his zaniness. Letting him out the backdoor and finding him on the roof. Teaching him to use the toilet. The way he used to do CPR on my mustache in the AM when he was hungry.

A nutjob.


122 posted on 12/18/2010 5:07:51 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim (Pablo lives jubtabulously!)
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To: NoGrayZone

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My nearly twenty years buddy, CrookedTail passed away the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. He too developed the wobbles just before declinging rapidly. Perhaps I’ll be able to write more when my eyes dry up ...


123 posted on 12/18/2010 5:07:57 PM PST by MHGinTN (Some, believing they can't be deceived, it's nigh impossible to convince them when they're deceived.)
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To: DarthVader

Thank you =(.


124 posted on 12/18/2010 5:15:08 PM PST by NoGrayZone (What we conservatives call the privates, the liberals call public access! (thnx Balding_Eagle)
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To: NoGrayZone
I am so sorry for what you are going through with your pet.

My twelve year old male cat had renal failure, but he was only ill for one week and the vet said it was best to put him to sleep.

Another of my cats needed tests and treatments that I could not afford (she had a form of cancer) and I had to have her put to sleep also. I know what you are going through.

Both my cats seemed to know that it was their time - but it hurts like hell.

God bless you - I'll keep you and your beloved cat in my prayers.

125 posted on 12/18/2010 5:15:41 PM PST by Churchillspirit (9/11/01...NEVER FORGET.)
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To: NoGrayZone

{{{{NoGrayZone}}}}

I’ve told you before about our losing Emma in March. I’m soaked with tears for you after reading your ping. It is SO hard. I wish there was something healing to say or do. All I’ve learned is that there is some comfort leaning on others who care for animals the way we do. They’ve been there, they are there and yet they continue to adopt again. We all know there is no replacement, and the pain will be with you a long time. But I firmly believe we will see our pets again. God knows our love for them, for He was once human.

I’m having a special ornament made for Emma. The lady who makes them is an animal lover, too, so she completely wants to do our angel babies justice. In case you want to check our her link, here it is:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMagicSleigh?ref=seller_info

Blessings to you.


126 posted on 12/18/2010 5:17:32 PM PST by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL (*********************End automatic pay raises for congresscritters**)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Lololol. That was my Kitty, a nut job, but a mean one. She didn’t like anyone or anything, unless of course when she wanted affection.

I won her over......kind of. Took me about 8 or 9 years to learn her “suttle get off me now” body language.

After I learned that, I had many less gashes on my arms!


127 posted on 12/18/2010 5:20:10 PM PST by NoGrayZone (What we conservatives call the privates, the liberals call public access! (thnx Balding_Eagle)
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To: MHGinTN

I remember your story to me about your beloved furry family member.

I don’t think our eyes will ever dry up. At least we’re not alone (((hug)))).


128 posted on 12/18/2010 5:24:18 PM PST by NoGrayZone (What we conservatives call the privates, the liberals call public access! (thnx Balding_Eagle)
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To: Churchillspirit

Thank you. It is so awful to lose our family members. Funny thing is, I was begging her to hold on and get better. The Thursday before she died, I said to her “it’s okay to go now. I know you’re tired and if you can’t go on any longer, you don’t have to because of me. You can go to God.”

After I told her that, it seemed like she just declined, worse day by day, even though she seemed to get better after a few days of antibiotics.

I’m going to ask Him if we can have them just a little bit longer. I’m sure if I annoy Him enough, and others as well, He’ll give it to us.


129 posted on 12/18/2010 5:31:23 PM PST by NoGrayZone (What we conservatives call the privates, the liberals call public access! (thnx Balding_Eagle)
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To: NoGrayZone

I understand, I have been right where you are many times. I never had the good fortune to have a pet that lived 19 years, that is remarkable. You must have taken very good care of her.


130 posted on 12/18/2010 5:36:31 PM PST by Ditter
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To: NoGrayZone

Prayers....*hugs*


131 posted on 12/18/2010 5:39:54 PM PST by ColdOne (:*))) MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!!!!)
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To: NoGrayZone

Prayers....*hugs*


132 posted on 12/18/2010 5:40:11 PM PST by ColdOne (:*))) MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!!!!)
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To: Ditter

I think it could have been longer, if I was more informed. 19 years does seem like a long time, but it is NEVER long enough.

This thread has taught me much, which I am applying to my 2 other cats.

Kitty was my 1st since I went out on my own (I was 21 when I got her as a kitten). It was her and I against the world. Now it seems I have to “chase cars” on my own, without her.

I am simply heartbroken. A big chunck of my life was just ripped from me and I’m not dealing well.


133 posted on 12/18/2010 5:48:18 PM PST by NoGrayZone (What we conservatives call the privates, the liberals call public access! (thnx Balding_Eagle)
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To: ColdOne

Thanks for the prayers and hugs. This sucks so much.


134 posted on 12/18/2010 5:50:09 PM PST by NoGrayZone (What we conservatives call the privates, the liberals call public access! (thnx Balding_Eagle)
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To: NoGrayZone

Prayers again. *hugs* again. It is one of the worst!


135 posted on 12/18/2010 5:55:40 PM PST by ColdOne (:*))) MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!!!!)
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To: NoGrayZone
I also thanked Him for the extra time He gave me with her. If she had died while I slept, I would have been guilt ridden.

He truly does love us, and also those He brings into our lives.

Indeed He does. He also comforts us in our times of loss. Your kitty lived a good, long life and is now at peace. Thanks for letting us know.

136 posted on 12/18/2010 6:21:41 PM PST by arasina (So there.)
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To: NoGrayZone

Leon was a gentle cat. He was the ultimate “pick up cat” because he’d just lie there, no matter how you carried him around. He’d ride on my shoulders while I walked around the house, stand on my arm and eat out of my hand.

He never scratched or bit, no matter how much you messed with him.


137 posted on 12/18/2010 6:33:01 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim (Pablo lives jubtabulously!)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

I can’t tell you how many times I wished Kitty was like that, or my 2 others!

They ALL hate being picked up and cuddled, thinks you are going to kill them (eyeroll).

He stuck me with the “freaks”. Most people now a days wouldn’t put up with it. They are who they are. They do have their loving moments....that is what I relish in and take advantage when they allow.

Just wish there was more time.


138 posted on 12/18/2010 7:08:01 PM PST by NoGrayZone (What we conservatives call the privates, the liberals call public access! (thnx Balding_Eagle)
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To: NoGrayZone
Wow, I'm bawling my eyes out just reading your update. Anybody who has had to lose a pet that they really loved can empathize with you. It is just so hard to release them but in the end we know that they had a very good life full of love and fun and adventures. Each one is so different and they each have our hearts. I am so glad you have your other two to comfort you.

My sweet cat Emily who was a stray I found when she was 12 weeks old was my only baby for nearly 15 years. When she got very sick and the vet told me she either had IBD or cancer, but to do a biopsy to confirm it would mean surgery and she was too old and sick to tolerate it. He said even if she had cancer, there was no real treatment for her at her age and it would not really buy her much time for the suffering it would cause. He gave me steroids to give her and said she will probably get better for about two weeks (which she did) and if it is IBD she would continue to improve. If it was cancer, however she would go down hill after the two weeks were up. It was two weeks to the day that she crashed. We knew we had to say goodbye and not let her have to suffer anymore. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do and my husband had to be with her when they gave her the shot because I just didn't think I could see it. I stood outside the room and sobbed. After she was gone, my husband came and got me and I went into the room where her little body laid on the table. She looked like she was asleep and we cried in each others arms for a good while. We really miss her and we now have two sweeties that we love so much and they have really helped me to heal after losing Emily. I know that some day I will have to probably say goodbye to them, too. I do not look forward to it, but I cherish the time I so have with them now and thank the Lord for creating such wonderful friends for us to love and care for.

I am praying that the Lord comforts you and you remember all the good times you had with Kitty and what a great life you gave her.

139 posted on 12/18/2010 7:45:10 PM PST by boatbums (God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to him.)
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To: NoGrayZone

I am so sorry for your loss. I have been there and it is painful for us to let them go. You can find comfort in remembering that she is no longer suffering.


140 posted on 12/18/2010 8:12:24 PM PST by kalee (The offences we give, we write in the dust; Those we take, we engrave in marble. J Huett 1658)
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