Re: Management of Renal Failure??

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Elizabeth, Renal failure can be extremely difficult to treat, depending on just how advanced it may be.  I have had cats that have lived a very long time though when it is caught early and proper care & treatment are given.  Heck, I have even nursed some ferals with it. It is very important to administer sub-q fluids.  I "believe" that is to flush all the stuff from the kidneys.  Also, a special diet is important. You must forgive me for not being able to quote specifics.  Due to my recent accident, my memory is not quite good at all.  However, your post about Morris made me remember My Beauty, the feral I took home from the shelter when she was diagnosed with renal failure. I do remember having to keep her in a (large) crate and it was a real challenge caring for her.  But, it had to be done, and I chose to do it.  With poor Beauty, who was probably no older than 8 or so, she was very advanced when finally diagnosed.  As it is with many ferals.  Even in captivity, at the shelter, she had a "way" of escaping capture.  Poor baby. She had a rough life. (She came in with sister, not sure from who/where when the Disney movie, "Beauty & The Beast" was playing.  My daughter, then just a wee thing, named them after characters.  Belle and Beauty.  Belle turned out to be a real sweetheart and was adopted. Poor Beauty never adjusted.  And boy, did we, at least me, try.) I certainly pray that Morris only has an infection, treated with ABs, and does not have renal failure.  And, if he does, that it is in the early stages and can be treated. My thoughts and prayers are w/ Morris. Patti