My cat is currently suffering from Kidney disease. Doing my best to keep him going as long as possible. Watched your previous video on kidney disease last week. Thanks for all your great advice.
My cat was just diagnosed with kidney failure. She had an IV the last 2 days. And sent her home with subcutaneous fluid I’m very nervous but I’ll do what I have to do to help her. She was tested again prior to leaving the vets office and they said all of her values look better but it’s hard to tell what her outcome will be
My dog of 19 years passed from chronic kidney disease last June. It had been a long fight for us. He persevered for years. I have three cats right now and one is getting on in years. Appreciate this vid a lot for my cats.
Your videos bring the phrase "As difficult as herding cats" to mind!!! So hilarious to watch you patiently herd them toward or away from the camera! Thank you for your informative plus entertaining videos ❣😻 You have become my new favorite video.
I told the internal medicine vet about your video on chronic kidney disease. Your video came up right when Eddie, who has been successfully treated for Polycythemia vera for three years got a creatinine of 220. Last year he was 171. So as per your information and also the vet here he is getting 100 ml lactated Ringer's subcutaneously every morning. Will be following up later in July. Not my first kidney disease rodeo. Good thing I can order from the medical supplier because vets charge an exorbitant amount for the equipment and supplies required. The ones in Toronto at least. Eddie is probably 16 years old but I don't know for sure since he was an adult when I brought him home. My cats get full blood work and dental every year. Except Eddie has more checks because of his bone marrow disorder. I hate surprises.
I know this was posted awhile ago but thank you for posting this. My cat, who could be Mr. Pirate's sister, was just diagnosed. your information is always so helpful
My cat has recently been diagnosed with KD. He's on medication & the water bag. He's starting to fight us when giving him his medications. I'm wondering if he's miserable & suffering? It hurts my ❤ to think he may not be happy. 😿
Thank you for giving your opinion on raw food. I think many people get the idea that they should aim to give raw food because of videos by Jackson Galaxy and I wasn't sure what to think of this. Hearing a vet like you saying it is actually a terrible way of feeding, reassures me that my cat is not lacking something and it also makes my life a lot easier.
Ahh, it makes me feel better as well. I can't imagine feeding raw. Eew. Jackson knows a lot, but misses on feeding -- I think. Love him anyway cuz he is usually spot on when it comes to behavior!
I missed this! I would have asked the following question. I understand that SDMA is an early indicator. However, in the last blood test, our cat was diagnosed with Kidney insufficiency despite having SDMA within good range (0.52 µmol/L, max is 0.75), but with Kreatinin above limit (201 µmol/l, max range 168 µmol(l). Is there a simple explanation to this, or did I misunderstand that SDMA is an early indicator? Obviously, I understand that you can't diagnose our cat remotely, I'm just wondering if there would seem to be an inconsistency in the diagnosis we received. Many thanks!
That is a very unusual result. I'd retest at least once and see if it looks more sensible before starting to think about exotic Dx. Also, important to look at what the urine is doing. If dilute, renal insufficiency is probable.
@@HelpfulVancouverVet Thanks a lot for your answer. We'll enquire our vet and see if we can take a urine sample. In the meantime we have been slowly transitioning towards a renal diet, but I do worry that the diagnosis is not robust. I trully appreciate that you took the time to answer my question!
Hi i love ur videos about cats. It's always very handy and knowledgeable. Thank you from Australia 🐈🐈⬛ Ur gorgeous cat Pirate is so well behaved and beautiful. Yes i could hear her Purrrrring with happiness being with you 🤗😍
My cat had acute pancreatitis last year. Only simptom: he would not eat. My vet saw him twice, no clue. A week passed, he lost weight. I got fed up and brought him to a clinic where he was thoroughly examined and treated. I will never go to the prevous vet again... Lesson learned, a vet has to be well equipped to treat animals properly (and the clinic is not even morr expensive.. ).
My 16 yo is doing very poorly. I think she's in stage 4 n ow. Is there any more I can do? She's so thin, still eating, gets constipated,.give her mirtazapine and benazepril, sub q fluids 2x/week. She's so thin but I 'll die if I lose her. anything else I can do? Thank you. Paul.j.
my cat eats & drinks regularly every day and has CKD but her weight keeps going down currently she is going for subcutaneous does a blood test every two weeks. she is 17 years old.
Thank you. This information is much needed. Kaylee, my gorgeous sweet calico tiger is having kidney and some gastro problems. I know better what to watch for.
My Quigley is 19 years old and we've been managing his kidney disease for 7 years. I do believe that feeding him raw using Food Fur Life has made a huge difference in his life (quality and quantity). I live in Italy and searched specifically for a veterinarian who is classically trained (University of Siena) but who also has supplemented her training by incorporating other modalities, and who would support me and guide me re: raw feeding. I'm enjoying your videos a lot, but your views on nutrition could use some widening with less than total dependence on what the industrial pet food industry peddles to all vet schools (it is this way in Italy just as much as in the USA/Canada). I respect your view and know that it comes from the heart--but think this is an area, perhaps like the use of calcitriol (which you use in spite of it not being widely used in the wider field of veterinary practice), that you might find has great utility when used appropriately. BTW: I'm going to see what my vet knows about/thinks about calcitriol. Thank you for including that in your video. All the best.
Hi Dr.Uri,Thank you for answering my question about teeth brushing when I give my cat wet foods.I watched Lancelot's video after your reply! Sorry I couldn't find before asking.I gave only dry food until near the end for my late 19 years old cat,so this is a new problem for me.I have to find a vet I feel comfortable to be under when my (Now 5 years old)cat will be older.Thank you and sorry about my English! (I will still try to brush my cat's teeth little by little..Claudia's video is so helpful too!!) Thank you from Tokyo and be safe in heat wave
Please advise, my vet has informed me that when it’s time for my cat to be put to sleep she will most likely have to sedate her then euthanize via the heart because it was hard for her to put an IV? My cat is barely eating, drinking, and has extreme weight loss due to kidney failure. She was put on IV for 2 days then sent home with sub q bag for me to administer 100cc per day. She’s been home for 5 days and her mouth hurts trying to eat. I’m devastated. She’s 10 years and has had a difficult life prior to my adoption 8 years ago.
Sadly, I found your videos too late. Thank you for making them. Sitting here today with regret for all the mistakes we've made with our Kalu. We probably only have a couple of weeks with her. She's not eating or drinking or peeing. I just wanted to know, if it is kinder to let her pass, or keep at uremic stabilisation. If you can address this when you do another q&a or a separate video; it would be very helpful.
Good Day Dr. URI. Love your videos and your cats. My cat has early kidney disease but is a fussy eater. Is it OK to add spring water from canned tuna to her food? You mentioned protein powder in another video as one way to get a fussy cat to eat. Should this be avoided for a cat with kidney disease?
I have the same problem with my cat.. I think tuna might not be very good because it contains salt and preservatives. Proteins maybe also not a good idea when you are trying to cut on protein intake. It's such a mess... I end up buying tons of food that he won't eat. Every now and then i find a solution and after a while he will stop eating that food...
@@cinziadibiase5530 I sympathize. We have two cats and the healthy one likes the special kidney food better than the one with kidney disease. What are you going to do: nobody said cats were easy! Just as well they are so beautiful and fascinating.
My cat has kidney disease and isn't eating, but I tried giving him a non-kidney treat ("Temptations Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treat") and he gladly ate it. I won't give him more, but was this a really dangerous thing to do? I don't want to cause him any harm, I was just curious if he'd eat it.
My baby girl turned 30 on March 16. shes never been sick, she is early kidney disease now and arthritis in her hips she gets Solencia once a month, any suggestions
I have a public announcement cat. Every day around 11am, he goes downstairs by our front door and shouts at the top of his lungs for about 10 minutes and then he's done. He's weird. I love him.
Too late for you to answer I’m sure but what do you do for a cat with kidney disease that is not that interested in any of the kidney foods? She loves the juice out of one of the Royal Canin k/d foods. It would be nice if one of the companies would create a formulation of the liquid/gravy to add to the soft food to encourage cats to eat more of the solid chunks. Just a thought! Love your videos.
Ii have the same problem. So far my cat's renal values have been borderline but yesterday the test gave 3.1 (normal value is up to 2.2) and this is pretty bad, I think... Because he doesn't like relnal food I have been feeding him on "senior" food but I don't know of it's a good solution. What do you do? Do you ever give the liquid of other food that he loves (for my cat it's Gourmet) to make his food interesting? Recently he has sptarted hating even the senior food so, rtaher than starve him, I give him what he likes. Is it going to make renal values even worse or is it going to impact only on symptoms? So far he's never had serious symptoms, apart from lost appetite and a little weight loss...
I soak dry food Costco, for 24 hrs, expands 2-3 times, add aldi can food 5 meats or cooked chicken, for taste, also add diatomaceous earth (parasites control, worms). Also dry food given Costco, for teeth cleaning. Looking after 20+ cats some tame some feral
Hi Dr. Uri, My sweet Kitty has suffered from numerous dental problem since she was 5 months old and has had several teeth extracted. Last year, at the age of 7, she was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. We have been managing it with medication and the Hills KD diet and she is doing pretty well. Unfortunately she has several teeth that are in bad shape and are bothering her (she won't let me touch her mouth so brushing doesn't really work). My vet says the teeth need to come out but he won't perform surgery on her because of the risk of anesthesia with CKD. I feel stuck because I don't want her to be in pain but I also worry about the risks of putting her under in her current condition. Do you have any advice? Thanks so much.
Given that patients that go under anesthetic get IV fluids, and kidney patients benefit from IV fluids AND sound oral health I can never understand why some vets hesitate to do rentals on them. Just find a vet who is confident in their anesthesiology and get those teeth out! I should make a vid on this..
Hi Dr Uri, my 18 year old cat is in the similar situation with periodontal disease (bleeding gums, ulcer mass) with CKD at stage 3. Vet is hesitant to do surgery to remove teeth and infected areas because of the risk of kidney issues getting worse or risking death. Similarly to Lixeh i feel so conflicted on what to do cause eating is clearly uncomfortable and painful for her :(
Hi doctor, I am so grateful for your channel. My very special cat of 14 years, Jasmine was diagnosed with kidney disease a year and a half ago. We’ve managed with subcutaneous fluids, Cerenia, antacid and most recently a potassium supplement. My question is… she was recently diagnosed with a small heart murmur and I am now giving her 100 ml sub fluids every day. When she is feeling really bad, which is rare but does happen on a rare occasion, should she get intravenous fluids as well as sub q? And if so, am I running a higher risk of heart failure because of too many fluids? Recently, she has lost 2 pounds of her weight and is down to 8 lbs. Thank you so much for the answer Raquel from Los Angeles
I absolutely support putting CRI cats on intravenous fluids (IVF) for 2-3 days any time they hit a wall or what I call a 'uremic crisis' in my videos. It makes a world of difference! I usually have them on IVF until they are eating or 3 days, whichever comes first and send them home. With proper monitoring, heart failure should not happen when cat is on IVF. Much more likely to occur with SC fluids at home. To monitor measure the resting respiratory rate (breath per minute when cat is fully asleep, not purring). If its is 45 it probably is. Might want to get the thyroid checked if you haven't already. A lot of CRI cats also have thyroid disease which causes murmurs, but they are typically not clinically significant i.e. do not cause heart failure. Just a note: I don't use antacids in CRI cats. There is evidence that gastric ulceration is not a common complication of CRI in cats, so I figure why give them as owners have enough to do!
@@HelpfulVancouverVet Wow! Thank you ! This is such great information. I will get her thyroid checked. And is it good to keep her on the cerenia long term? And stop the antacid?
So sad that I missed this livestream! I would have liked to ask about management of non-regenerative anemia. My cat's vet just said it was not cost effective and advised against it.
How old is Mr. Pirate? Do you know his birthday? He is beautiful. Thank you for being such a loving, gentle man to a cat. What do you feed him for him to look so healthy?
my Kitty licks her paws a lot. I've had her about a year. The problem is that she also bites her paws until they bleed. She seems to be trying to get kitty litter from between her paw pads. I've tried several types of kitty litter, but the problem remains.
Hello First of all Id love to thank you for this video, so much information especially as one of my cats recently got diagnosed with kidney disease! I have a question and hope you can answer this please, is it still ok to feed my cat with raw chicken breast mixed with renal diet? And is CBD oil good for cats especially with kidney disease? I would appreciate any advice with this, thank you so much, and please keep posting videos as a cat lover this is all so much helpful 🙏🏻💙😻
my cat had a number of urinary issues 3 in a row. We did imaging and ultrasound . there didnt seem to be any issue. Maybe just residual irritation of the bladder wall. The vet has me doing monthly Cartrophen injections for her now. Have you used Cartrophen for this before ?
Thank you for your informative videos!! I missed the live Q and A. My 9 year old male cat has been recently diagnosed with kidney disease. I'm giving him IV fluids, but he keeps eating clean cat litter!! I'm supplementing him with vitamins. How do I stop him? Thank you! Nina from NJ
Just pull the skin up on the upper part of the back, and make sure you don't stab back OUT through the skin after you stab IN. I've done this a lot. Well, given subQ fluids. Only stabbed back out a few times. And have someone else help holding the cat, if possible. Good luck!
Just found out my 16 yr old cat has kidney failure. I think vet said stage 3. She just started losing weight but her appetite is still real good. However what's changed besides her sudden weight loss is ,she is drinking more water n I think peeing a bit more. I have her on hills kidney diet and azodyl. The vet had only given me like 10 seconds on the phone n is suddenly on vacation so if any one has any helpful tips on what I can do for her please let me kn . Thank u
I’m afraid that is a common experience - you get a diagnosis, some pills that don’t work and a euthanasia appointment 3 months later. I suggest signing up for a second opinion consult with me through my Patreon and I’ll talk you through how to properly manage your cat’s health.
I have a cat that is almost 80% Norwegian Forest cat. It took me a wee while to become his friend. I have finally got him to a Veteran for his first set of shots. They also told me that he has to have some teeth removed. What can I do to keep this from happening to my other cats. I have 5 emotional therapy cats. I love them all very much! Help me if you can!
Hello doctor, your videos are extremely helpful, thank you very much for the time and effort you put into making and publishing them. My 2 year old male cat recently got his bloodwork done after he was trying to urinate too frequently one night. His creatinine has been consistently at 2.1 (mg/dL) he has been given fluids via IV for three weeks and now we are alternating between 2 days IV and the rest sub q at home. all his other markers (BUN, Urea, Urine analysis) are fine. I am very worried and just writing to you for some reassurance for he is a very young cat and I want to be around him always.
Hi, I am from Rio de Janeiro, my boy just got diagnosed with kidney disease (after the second episode of urethra obstruction), I just want to know if, with treatment, I have a owesome vet, he is ever going to ever be as playful as he was before or not. He is only 9 years old.
My cat developed kidney disease probably half way through her life. I had difficulty knowing just what to feed her. I know fish has alot of Phosphorus, so tried to stay away from that in spite of her desire for it. She was allergic to corn and grains resulting in knawing an scratching herself until she was raw. I read every label on the canned cat food. I Tried to keep her only on chicken as she would not eat beef, lamb, or rabbit. A very difficult situation to get her to eat especially if she got sick of chicken. She has passed, however, for future adoptions, what in the world would you have done in this situation??
I feed Maggie cat whatever she will eat. If she stops eating then I will say a sad goodbye. Having her eat anything is great by me. Kidney cat Maggie is my heart. It’s very difficult right now. 😢
Hello!! Sorry I missed this, thanks for all the info! I have a question that applies to kidney disease as well as many other illnesses: I have a young healthy cat who I love very much. I worry because she is incredibly skittish and extremely averse to being handled in any way she does not want. The only way I can get medication into her is by hiding it in her food (in small doses; she is also not very food-motivated) - I did try your tutorial and I barely got any medication in her mouth and then she hid from me for over a day! This isn’t a problem now but I am wondering about administering treatment, like subcutaneous fluids, when she develops diseases of old age. Do cats mellow out with age in this regard? Or is there any way I can get her more comfortable over time with being held still? I know she is somewhat malleable because she’s adapted to things like being picked up briefly (for purposes of an after-work cuddle) but only because I put her down the second she wants.
When I first met Gypsy I thought he was a girl. He has a fang tooth that is broken halfway off. The vet I took him to says that he was a few loose teeth and that is why he has to have them removed. How can I tell how old he is?
I have another cat named tinker bell. She meows when she goes to the litter box, but I don't know what she is having a problem with. So I don't know if she is having a problem with her kidneys or poo issue, so how do I tell. My other cats also use the same litter box. Help Please!
I have one cat who meows if she can't find a box that hasn't been used that day. However, I suggest that you take your cat to the vet. They may have a medical problem. My one cat meows regularly because her arthritis causes her pain when she holds the position to poop. The last time I took her to the vet it turned out that she also had a urinary tract infection. She meows less now that the infection is gone and her pain medication for arthritis has been adjusted.
Hi doc, i just want to ask is it normal for cat to change their voices? Cause i dont know if my cat have a sore throat. Thats the only problem that i saw based on observation. I hope you can help me
Are there supplements that can help with CKD? I read that milk thistle, tripsy, omega-3 and turmeric can help with the kidney values however my vet is not able to advise me.
“Mr Pirate is joining me because he’s just awesome “ yes indeed.
My cat is currently suffering from Kidney disease. Doing my best to keep him going as long as possible. Watched your previous video on kidney disease last week. Thanks for all your great advice.
Hello. How is your cat doing?
He passed about a year ago. He was 13 years old. The Apt I live in now doesn't allow cats.☹ He was a good cat and I still miss him.
@@Talldude88 I'm sorry for your loss. I know he had a lot of happy years with you, just as you had with him. I'm going through that with my cat now.
Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to answer questions.
You are so welcome!
My cat was just diagnosed with kidney failure. She had an IV the last 2 days. And sent her home with subcutaneous fluid I’m very nervous but I’ll do what I have to do to help her. She was tested again prior to leaving the vets office and they said all of her values look better but it’s hard to tell what her outcome will be
Greetings from England to you and Mr Pirate .
Even though Dr Uri has said basically nothing for the first 6 mins, I am completely satisfied watching him pet Mr Pirate🐈💖
Yes!!! Every video IS better with a cat in it!! 😁
My dog of 19 years passed from chronic kidney disease last June. It had been a long fight for us. He persevered for years. I have three cats right now and one is getting on in years. Appreciate this vid a lot for my cats.
Your videos bring the phrase "As difficult as herding cats" to mind!!! So hilarious to watch you patiently herd them toward or away from the camera! Thank you for your informative plus entertaining videos ❣😻 You have become my new favorite video.
I told the internal medicine vet about your video on chronic kidney disease. Your video came up
right when Eddie, who has been successfully treated for Polycythemia vera for three years got
a creatinine of 220. Last year he was 171. So as per your information and also the vet here he is
getting 100 ml lactated Ringer's subcutaneously every morning. Will be following up later in July.
Not my first kidney disease rodeo. Good thing I can order from the medical supplier because
vets charge an exorbitant amount for the equipment and supplies required. The ones in Toronto
at least. Eddie is probably 16 years old but I don't know for sure since he was an adult when I
brought him home.
My cats get full blood work and dental every year. Except Eddie has more checks
because of his bone marrow disorder. I hate surprises.
I know this was posted awhile ago but thank you for posting this. My cat, who could be Mr. Pirate's sister, was just diagnosed. your information is always so helpful
This was very helpful and interesting. I wish I lived in Vancouver so you could be our vet!
Wow, can't believe I missed the live stream. Please do more! I'm a cat dad of 3 furbabies and would love some live feedback. Also squish that cat!
Thanks for answering the questions!
Very educational, doctor. Thank you for sharing your expertise and your theatrical kitties😻🙋🏼♀️💞
Thanks for watching!
Your such a good kind man. I love your videos. I have 2 wonderful cats myself. Thank you.
My cat has recently been diagnosed with KD. He's on medication & the water bag. He's starting to fight us when giving him his medications.
I'm wondering if he's miserable & suffering? It hurts my ❤ to think he may not be happy. 😿
My 13 year old cat was recently diagnosed with kidney failure, this is very timely information for me.
Mr. Pirate the Cat assistant is a Boss.
Hi from Victoria,BC…. Your neighbour. Love you and Mr. Pirate ❤️🤗🍁
Dallas, Tx - so excited to hear this talk!
Please 🙏 post a SIMPLE homemade food recipe for kidney renal cats. Prefer not raw.
Thank you for giving your opinion on raw food. I think many people get the idea that they should aim to give raw food because of videos by Jackson Galaxy and I wasn't sure what to think of this. Hearing a vet like you saying it is actually a terrible way of feeding, reassures me that my cat is not lacking something and it also makes my life a lot easier.
Ahh, it makes me feel better as well. I can't imagine feeding raw. Eew. Jackson knows a lot, but misses on feeding -- I think. Love him anyway cuz he is usually spot on when it comes to behavior!
I missed this! I would have asked the following question.
I understand that SDMA is an early indicator. However, in the last blood test, our cat was diagnosed with Kidney insufficiency despite having SDMA within good range (0.52 µmol/L, max is 0.75), but with Kreatinin above limit (201 µmol/l, max range 168 µmol(l). Is there a simple explanation to this, or did I misunderstand that SDMA is an early indicator? Obviously, I understand that you can't diagnose our cat remotely, I'm just wondering if there would seem to be an inconsistency in the diagnosis we received. Many thanks!
That is a very unusual result. I'd retest at least once and see if it looks more sensible before starting to think about exotic Dx. Also, important to look at what the urine is doing. If dilute, renal insufficiency is probable.
@@HelpfulVancouverVet Thanks a lot for your answer. We'll enquire our vet and see if we can take a urine sample. In the meantime we have been slowly transitioning towards a renal diet, but I do worry that the diagnosis is not robust. I trully appreciate that you took the time to answer my question!
Hi i love ur videos about cats. It's always very handy and knowledgeable. Thank you from Australia 🐈🐈⬛
Ur gorgeous cat Pirate is so well behaved and beautiful. Yes i could hear her Purrrrring with happiness being with you 🤗😍
The IBD would be very helpful. Could you talk about pancreatitis in cats?
that term is usually associate with people who are addicted to alcohol (their liver gets ruined by it).
My cat had acute pancreatitis last year. Only simptom: he would not eat. My vet saw him twice, no clue. A week passed, he lost weight. I got fed up and brought him to a clinic where he was thoroughly examined and treated. I will never go to the prevous vet again... Lesson learned, a vet has to be well equipped to treat animals properly (and the clinic is not even morr expensive.. ).
My 16 yo is doing very poorly. I think she's in stage 4 n ow. Is there any more I can do? She's so thin, still eating, gets constipated,.give her mirtazapine and benazepril, sub q fluids 2x/week. She's so thin but I 'll die if I lose her. anything else I can do? Thank you. Paul.j.
Can you please potentially do a video on FIV positive cats and common conditions that develop with FIV positive cats? Thank you!! Love all your work.
Hi Oakville Ontario !
my cat eats & drinks regularly every day and has CKD but her weight keeps going down currently she is going for subcutaneous does a blood test every two weeks. she is 17 years old.
Thank you. This information is much needed. Kaylee, my gorgeous sweet calico tiger is having kidney and some gastro problems. I know better what to watch for.
My Quigley is 19 years old and we've been managing his kidney disease for 7 years. I do believe that feeding him raw using Food Fur Life has made a huge difference in his life (quality and quantity). I live in Italy and searched specifically for a veterinarian who is classically trained (University of Siena) but who also has supplemented her training by incorporating other modalities, and who would support me and guide me re: raw feeding. I'm enjoying your videos a lot, but your views on nutrition could use some widening with less than total dependence on what the industrial pet food industry peddles to all vet schools (it is this way in Italy just as much as in the USA/Canada). I respect your view and know that it comes from the heart--but think this is an area, perhaps like the use of calcitriol (which you use in spite of it not being widely used in the wider field of veterinary practice), that you might find has great utility when used appropriately. BTW: I'm going to see what my vet knows about/thinks about calcitriol. Thank you for including that in your video. All the best.
Yes, please talk about pancreatitis
Dr. , could you please make a session on FeLV? Just got sad news for my 7yo friend.
Can you help me tell the differences between cats playing wrestle and cats fighting?
Hi Dr.Uri,Thank you for answering my question about teeth brushing when I give my cat wet foods.I watched Lancelot's video after your reply! Sorry I couldn't find before asking.I gave only dry food until near the end for my late 19 years old cat,so this is a new problem for me.I have to find a vet I feel comfortable to be under when my (Now 5 years old)cat will be older.Thank you and sorry about my English! (I will still try to brush my cat's teeth little by little..Claudia's video is so helpful too!!)
Thank you from Tokyo and be safe in heat wave
I can hear Mr. Pirate purring!❤❤
Please advise, my vet has informed me that when it’s time for my cat to be put to sleep she will most likely have to sedate her then euthanize via the heart because it was hard for her to put an IV? My cat is barely eating, drinking, and has extreme weight loss due to kidney failure. She was put on IV for 2 days then sent home with sub q bag for me to administer 100cc per day. She’s been home for 5 days and her mouth hurts trying to eat. I’m devastated. She’s 10 years and has had a difficult life prior to my adoption 8 years ago.
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🐈⬛ OH OH says THANK YOU❣️ (Me too!)
Sadly, I found your videos too late. Thank you for making them. Sitting here today with regret for all the mistakes we've made with our Kalu. We probably only have a couple of weeks with her. She's not eating or drinking or peeing. I just wanted to know, if it is kinder to let her pass, or keep at uremic stabilisation.
If you can address this when you do another q&a or a separate video; it would be very helpful.
Good Day Dr. URI. Love your videos and your cats. My cat has early kidney disease but is a fussy eater. Is it OK to add spring water from canned tuna to her food? You mentioned protein powder in another video as one way to get a fussy cat to eat. Should this be avoided for a cat with kidney disease?
I have the same problem with my cat.. I think tuna might not be very good because it contains salt and preservatives. Proteins maybe also not a good idea when you are trying to cut on protein intake. It's such a mess... I end up buying tons of food that he won't eat. Every now and then i find a solution and after a while he will stop eating that food...
@@cinziadibiase5530 I sympathize. We have two cats and the healthy one likes the special kidney food better than the one with kidney disease. What are you going to do: nobody said cats were easy! Just as well they are so beautiful and fascinating.
My cat has kidney disease and isn't eating, but I tried giving him a non-kidney treat ("Temptations Classic Crunchy and Soft Cat Treat") and he gladly ate it. I won't give him more, but was this a really dangerous thing to do? I don't want to cause him any harm, I was just curious if he'd eat it.
My baby girl turned 30 on March 16. shes never been sick, she is early kidney disease now and arthritis in her hips she gets Solencia once a month, any suggestions
30 years old or 20?
Ur videos are the best
I have a public announcement cat. Every day around 11am, he goes downstairs by our front door and shouts at the top of his lungs for about 10 minutes and then he's done. He's weird. I love him.
My cat did that at 3am every day -- one long howl to announce that it was 10am in the UK.
Too late for you to answer I’m sure but what do you do for a cat with kidney disease that is not that interested in any of the kidney foods? She loves the juice out of one of the Royal Canin k/d foods. It would be nice if one of the companies would create a formulation of the liquid/gravy to add to the soft food to encourage cats to eat more of the solid chunks. Just a thought! Love your videos.
Ii have the same problem. So far my cat's renal values have been borderline but yesterday the test gave 3.1 (normal value is up to 2.2) and this is pretty bad, I think... Because he doesn't like relnal food I have been feeding him on "senior" food but I don't know of it's a good solution. What do you do? Do you ever give the liquid of other food that he loves (for my cat it's Gourmet) to make his food interesting? Recently he has sptarted hating even the senior food so, rtaher than starve him, I give him what he likes. Is it going to make renal values even worse or is it going to impact only on symptoms? So far he's never had serious symptoms, apart from lost appetite and a little weight loss...
You R really Great Yes thanks for the update thanks 🙏
Hi from Vietnam, thanks so much for your helpful videos
I soak dry food Costco, for 24 hrs, expands 2-3 times, add aldi can food 5 meats or cooked chicken, for taste, also add diatomaceous earth (parasites control, worms). Also dry food given Costco, for teeth cleaning. Looking after 20+ cats some tame some feral
Can I give my cat diluted apple cider vinegar? My cat is 18 years old and diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease.
Hi Dr. Uri,
My sweet Kitty has suffered from numerous dental problem since she was 5 months old and has had several teeth extracted. Last year, at the age of 7, she was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease. We have been managing it with medication and the Hills KD diet and she is doing pretty well. Unfortunately she has several teeth that are in bad shape and are bothering her (she won't let me touch her mouth so brushing doesn't really work). My vet says the teeth need to come out but he won't perform surgery on her because of the risk of anesthesia with CKD. I feel stuck because I don't want her to be in pain but I also worry about the risks of putting her under in her current condition. Do you have any advice? Thanks so much.
Given that patients that go under anesthetic get IV fluids, and kidney patients benefit from IV fluids AND sound oral health I can never understand why some vets hesitate to do rentals on them. Just find a vet who is confident in their anesthesiology and get those teeth out! I should make a vid on this..
@@HelpfulVancouverVet Thank you SO much for your reply. It looks like I may just need to find another vet to treat her, then. I appreciate your input!
Hi Dr Uri, my 18 year old cat is in the similar situation with periodontal disease (bleeding gums, ulcer mass) with CKD at stage 3. Vet is hesitant to do surgery to remove teeth and infected areas because of the risk of kidney issues getting worse or risking death. Similarly to Lixeh i feel so conflicted on what to do cause eating is clearly uncomfortable and painful for her :(
Hi doctor,
I am so grateful for your channel.
My very special cat of 14 years, Jasmine was diagnosed with kidney disease a year and a half ago. We’ve managed with subcutaneous fluids, Cerenia, antacid and most recently a potassium supplement. My question is… she was recently diagnosed with a small heart murmur and I am now giving her 100 ml sub fluids every day.
When she is feeling really bad, which is rare but does happen on a rare occasion, should she get intravenous fluids as well as sub q?
And if so, am I running a higher risk of heart failure because of too many fluids? Recently, she has lost 2 pounds of her weight and is down to 8 lbs.
Thank you so much for the answer
Raquel from Los Angeles
I absolutely support putting CRI cats on intravenous fluids (IVF) for 2-3 days any time they hit a wall or what I call a 'uremic crisis' in my videos. It makes a world of difference! I usually have them on IVF until they are eating or 3 days, whichever comes first and send them home.
With proper monitoring, heart failure should not happen when cat is on IVF. Much more likely to occur with SC fluids at home. To monitor measure the resting respiratory rate (breath per minute when cat is fully asleep, not purring). If its is 45 it probably is.
Might want to get the thyroid checked if you haven't already. A lot of CRI cats also have thyroid disease which causes murmurs, but they are typically not clinically significant i.e. do not cause heart failure.
Just a note: I don't use antacids in CRI cats. There is evidence that gastric ulceration is not a common complication of CRI in cats, so I figure why give them as owners have enough to do!
@@HelpfulVancouverVet Wow! Thank you ! This is such great information. I will get her thyroid checked. And is it good to keep her on the cerenia long term? And stop the antacid?
So sad that I missed this livestream! I would have liked to ask about management of non-regenerative anemia. My cat's vet just said it was not cost effective and advised against it.
Next time! Or check out the 'second opinion consultation' option on my Patreon.
Ask your vet about darbepoetin. I believe it is better for the owner to decide if a treatment is cost effective or not :-).
TY 4 Ur amazing videos
How old is Mr. Pirate? Do you know his birthday? He is beautiful. Thank you for being such a loving, gentle man to a cat. What do you feed him for him to look so healthy?
my Kitty licks her paws a lot. I've had her about a year. The problem is that she also bites her paws until they bleed. She seems to be trying to get kitty litter from between her paw pads. I've tried several types of kitty litter, but the problem remains.
What is there besides Epakitin for kidney disease?
Thank you!
Hello First of all Id love to thank you for this video, so much information especially as one of my cats recently got diagnosed with kidney disease! I have a question and hope you can answer this please, is it still ok to feed my cat with raw chicken breast mixed with renal diet? And is CBD oil good for cats especially with kidney disease? I would appreciate any advice with this, thank you so much, and please keep posting videos as a cat lover this is all so much helpful 🙏🏻💙😻
Hello, Jim from Michigan
Pro tip for warming fluids. Fill a Tupperware-style spaghetti storage container with warm water to fully immerse the bag in an upright position
my cat had a number of urinary issues 3 in a row. We did imaging and ultrasound . there didnt seem to be any issue. Maybe just residual irritation of the bladder wall. The vet has me doing monthly Cartrophen injections for her now. Have you used Cartrophen for this before ?
What does she eat?
I am from Staunton Virginia
Hi from Wendy in Cape Town South Africa
Thank you for your informative videos!! I missed the live Q and A. My 9 year old male cat has been recently diagnosed with kidney disease. I'm giving him IV fluids, but he keeps eating clean cat litter!! I'm supplementing him with vitamins. How do I stop him?
Thank you!
Nina from NJ
Probably
I'm about to do a first subcutaneous hydration, but my cat is skinny and boney. I'm afraid I won't find a good spot to insert the needle.
Just pull the skin up on the upper part of the back, and make sure you don't stab back OUT through the skin after you stab IN. I've done this a lot. Well, given subQ fluids. Only stabbed back out a few times. And have someone else help holding the cat, if possible. Good luck!
Watching later, from Arkansas. I saw your first video on kidney disease.
Just found out my 16 yr old cat has kidney failure. I think vet said stage 3. She just started losing weight but her appetite is still real good. However what's changed besides her sudden weight loss is ,she is drinking more water n I think peeing a bit more. I have her on hills kidney diet and azodyl. The vet had only given me like 10 seconds on the phone n is suddenly on vacation so if any one has any helpful tips on what I can do for her please let me kn . Thank u
I’m afraid that is a common experience - you get a diagnosis, some pills that don’t work and a euthanasia appointment 3 months later. I suggest signing up for a second opinion consult with me through my Patreon and I’ll talk you through how to properly manage your cat’s health.
@@HelpfulVancouverVet hi ! How nice of you to reach out to me , thank you! How can I reach on the patreon?
Hello from New Jersey
I have a cat that is almost 80% Norwegian Forest cat. It took me a wee while to become his friend. I have finally got him to a Veteran for his first set of shots. They also told me that he has to have some teeth removed. What can I do to keep this from happening to my other cats. I have 5 emotional therapy cats. I love them all very much! Help me if you can!
Hello doctor, your videos are extremely helpful, thank you very much for the time and effort you put into making and publishing them.
My 2 year old male cat recently got his bloodwork done after he was trying to urinate too frequently one night. His creatinine has been consistently at 2.1 (mg/dL) he has been given fluids via IV for three weeks and now we are alternating between 2 days IV and the rest sub q at home. all his other markers (BUN, Urea, Urine analysis) are fine. I am very worried and just writing to you for some reassurance for he is a very young cat and I want to be around him always.
How would i kniw if my cats teeth are the reason for kidney disease?
MT Clemens Mi
Outside Detroit
North Carolina
Hi, I am from Rio de Janeiro, my boy just got diagnosed with kidney disease (after the second episode of urethra obstruction), I just want to know if, with treatment, I have a owesome vet, he is ever going to ever be as playful as he was before or not. He is only 9 years old.
Hi from Maryland!!
Hi , i’m from Arkansas.
I wish you would do more nutrition research.
My cat developed kidney disease probably half way through her life. I had difficulty knowing just what to feed her. I know fish has alot of Phosphorus, so tried to stay away from that in spite of her desire for it. She was allergic to corn and grains resulting in knawing an scratching herself until she was raw. I read every label on the canned cat food. I Tried to keep her only on chicken as she would not eat beef, lamb, or rabbit. A very difficult situation to get her to eat especially if she got sick of chicken. She has passed, however, for future adoptions, what in the world would you have done in this situation??
Sorry Ur pet passed, /hugs
My mom's cat got diagnosed with KD hope we can manage his diet and pro long his life.
I feed Maggie cat whatever she will eat. If she stops eating then I will say a sad goodbye. Having her eat anything is great by me. Kidney cat Maggie is my heart. It’s very difficult right now. 😢
Dr. You are the best.. one question how can I prevent kidney disease on my cat he has hypertiroidism ..
Hi! From Utah
Is nutritional yeast safe to put on my kidney cats food, she really likes it.
Hello!! Sorry I missed this, thanks for all the info! I have a question that applies to kidney disease as well as many other illnesses: I have a young healthy cat who I love very much. I worry because she is incredibly skittish and extremely averse to being handled in any way she does not want. The only way I can get medication into her is by hiding it in her food (in small doses; she is also not very food-motivated) - I did try your tutorial and I barely got any medication in her mouth and then she hid from me for over a day! This isn’t a problem now but I am wondering about administering treatment, like subcutaneous fluids, when she develops diseases of old age. Do cats mellow out with age in this regard? Or is there any way I can get her more comfortable over time with being held still? I know she is somewhat malleable because she’s adapted to things like being picked up briefly (for purposes of an after-work cuddle) but only because I put her down the second she wants.
Hi...from Argentina, Thanks 🇦🇷..!!
Late shoutout from Israel! Me and my cat love you❤
When I first met Gypsy I thought he was a girl. He has a fang tooth that is broken halfway off. The vet I took him to says that he was a few loose teeth and that is why he has to have them removed. How can I tell how old he is?
I have another cat named tinker bell. She meows when she goes to the litter box, but I don't know what she is having a problem with. So I don't know if she is having a problem with her kidneys or poo issue, so how do I tell. My other cats also use the same litter box. Help Please!
I do have 5 litter boxes.
I have one cat who meows if she can't find a box that hasn't been used that day. However, I suggest that you take your cat to the vet. They may have a medical problem. My one cat meows regularly because her arthritis causes her pain when she holds the position to poop. The last time I took her to the vet it turned out that she also had a urinary tract infection. She meows less now that the infection is gone and her pain medication for arthritis has been adjusted.
Hi from Virginia!
Hi from Los Angeles, California. Are the cat AncestryDNA test reliable? My cat tested negative on all medical markers including for kidney disease.
missed it and just found out yesterday my cat has kidney disease and hyperthyroid
Hi From New Orleans, LA
Hi, philippines
From Miami
I love Mr. Pirate!
Hi from London , Joy
Do you have any advice for a stage 4 CKD & mild HCM kitty who is suffering from uremic stomatitis and cannot have steroids or go under anesthesia? 🙏🏼😻
Is nutritional yeast safe to put on my kidney cats food?
Hi doc, i just want to ask is it normal for cat to change their voices? Cause i dont know if my cat have a sore throat. Thats the only problem that i saw based on observation. I hope you can help me
Is it okay to add water to hills k/d dry kibble? As in addition to wet food.
My cat in hospital her kidney value coming down to 231
Are there supplements that can help with CKD? I read that milk thistle, tripsy, omega-3 and turmeric can help with the kidney values however my vet is not able to advise me.
None of that helps, it's all BS. Just focus on diet, hydration and meds specific to the patient's stage.