Ok, have posted a lot about Fred, basically his kidney function is 'borderline' so they want to re-test him every so often to check they are working properly. Now he has just had another bout of cystitis and I took him to the vets that have been dealing with his kidney problems and I have got some pills to give him, but also Metacam. I know it is either that or steroids, both of which aren't that great for his kidneys, I did ask the vet if it was ok to give him the Metacam due to his dodgy kidney function and he said it was fine. But I feel like I am relying on a strangers advice about my boy and I would like to know what is best for him myself,
where do you find out all the info about cats with kidney problems?
Mark seems to know everything about kidney problems, where did you start researching? Is google a good place to start? as I wouldn't know what websites to trust.
The vet then said if his cystitis does keep re-occuring then to put him on a prescription diet, but what would that do for his kidneys? and I think I know what sparked this one off (it was my fault sadly, they don't have any dried food in their dinner, haven't done for ages and then I gave them far too many dry treats on their board thing and they ate the whole lot pretty quickly, then they had to be put in the spare room while my mum was round with her dog for 2 hours and although I remembered toys and litter tray I forgot water!!!!!!
and Fred is a regular drinker normally, so I think this and then meeting the dog who gets a bit too excited around them and has gone for them before, so has to be kept far away held close, on a lead to try and get him used to them caused his cystitis to come back
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anyway, sorry it is such a long post,
Jen