This is my 3rd post about my Jake as he seems to be going through the mill at the moment!
Jake is 14, hyperthyroid and has also just had a tumour removed from his spine. He’s coping well with both these issues. His surgery went well and he’s on vidalta for his hyper –T as well as fortekor for the associated blood pressure issues.
Unfortunately, he’s now been diagnosed with renal failure. It’s very early stages though so I’m trying to remain as hopeful as possible.
His creatin and urea levels are higher than they should be although not massively high for now. His phosphorus and potassium levels are normal.
He is drinking (and peeing) loads but his appetite is great and he is very alert and happy.
Because it’s in the early stages, my vet has advised that I try to control it through diet. The Fortekor will help too.
I’ve tried him on a couple of the wet renal foods so far but he isn’t interested. He literally took a bite of his dinner last night then spat it back out. I’ve ordered all the different kinds I can find but knowing my fussy boy, I’m not particularly hopeful.
I’m not prepared to have him go without food so if he doesn’t eat the prescription food I’ll need to feed him normal stuff, but at the same time I don’t want to risk making his kidneys worse so I’m struggling with what to do.
if anyone has any experience of this I’d be most grateful for advice. I’ve read that senior food is the next best thing to renal food – is this true? Has anyone on here had success with a CRF cat on this?
I’m so worried about him and I want to do what’s best for him while still making sure he has a decent quality of life.
Any help at all would be great