Well done Clapton, glad he hasn't been too traumatised by it all!
Have to say I agree with Susanne on a few points there, however there's no point in fighting for something that isn't required at this time, if Clapton's phosphorous levels are too high (and you will know about it as it will make him feel *c*r*a*p) then that is the time to push your vet to allow binders. If Clapton is doing fine at the minute and is on a low phosphorous food then I personally would be happy with that. The only reason I use a binder for Tiggy is that she won't eat the low phosphorous foods (K/D etc or senior versions), if she did a binder wouldn't be required.
My vet is fairly pro-active and is open to suggestions but after she was diagnosed I did loads of research and asked him about Sub-Q fluids, he dismissed them out of hand saying that they don't really help. I know they do, there is scientific eveidence and reserach that proves they do and it is a commonplace treatment in the US but Tiggy doesn't need them yet and hopefully will never need them so I'm not going to waste my energy arguing for them at this stage, I will save my energy for another battle!
Anyway, Tiggy gives the Applaws the thumbs paws up, I have never seen a bowl licked clean as quickly as when it has been filled with Applaws - chicken and cheese is very popular too!