Thanks guys for the info..
I think Inky doesn't tolerate sub-q fluids cause he is so tiny or something or maybe his heart..She didn't say anything about a heart murmur..so I just don't know why..I know he does very well on IV fluids as they let me bring him home each day after he was hooked up for 8 or so hours...then I would take him back next morning and do it again..He would get 20cc per hour that way..so at least 160+ per day...I read on the CRF board last night that one lady takes her cat twice a week for IV fluids...so I guess it all depends on the kitty on how and what they tolerate...Does he still need the sub-q's if he is drinking around 200 to 300 cc a day... I measure his broth and he drinks bottled water...He usually drinks around 200cc broth a day and water on top of that..He really doesn't pee too much..I think it is about even to what he drinks..My past renal kitties peed alot and wouldn't drink as much as Inky..So I was hoping that if he
drank enough on his own, that would be ok..Let me know what you think about this...I know when he did get sub-q'a before, he wouldn';t drink much at all...So which is better for him???
The drug to keep the BUN down is azodyl and I am going to get it for him..It is in a cap so it could not be compounded..the other drug for phosphorus is epakitin...I don't think he needs that as of yet..but we will continue to watch it...
He played with his mouse again last night a couple of times..so guess he is feeling ok for now..fingers crossed it continues...Had a bowel movement and it was normal...color and firmness...
Anyway thanks again and I will keep you posted..
Kerry, Bandy and Inky
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