Linda and Bear Man
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Bear had two tests that confirmed he is proteinuric. (Urine protein creatinine ratio - first test 3.1, second test 3.2). From what I have read, and what the vet told me, CRF cats who are proteinuric will progress more quickly with their disease. I started him on Fortekor (Benazepril) last night. It seemed to have a sedating effect on him.
His numbers have been nasty. I know I have to increase his insulin dose, as soon as I am able to monitor him. His appetite has been poor, and he has been lethargic over the past few days. He is urinating on the floor quite often, and has some diarrhea. I have also been sick, and have not been able to test him much, or coax him to eat as much as I should. To be honest, I am not very keen on waking him and poking him if he is sleeping comfortably, just to see a bad number and write it down. The diabetes is kind of last on my list of concerns right now. My bad. He is not keen on the few varieties of medium phosphorus LC foods I am offering, and he is only wanting to eat his reduced protein kibble, which is driving his numbers. I just want him to keep eating, no matter what he wants to eat. If I do increase his dose, I will worry about what will happen if I am not home, and he doesn't eat on his own.
The vet is coming to the house on Tuesday to recheck bloodwork, and see if we have made any progress over the last two weeks in getting his phosphorus levels dowm. She will also check his blood pressure. Miss Emily will also have bloodwork drawn, as she had elevated urea and creatinine, and low USG after her last bout of pyelonephritis. She will likely be kidney kitty #2.
I wonder about his quality of life. He doesn't look like he is in pain, but is weak and tired.
Bear had two tests that confirmed he is proteinuric. (Urine protein creatinine ratio - first test 3.1, second test 3.2). From what I have read, and what the vet told me, CRF cats who are proteinuric will progress more quickly with their disease. I started him on Fortekor (Benazepril) last night. It seemed to have a sedating effect on him.
His numbers have been nasty. I know I have to increase his insulin dose, as soon as I am able to monitor him. His appetite has been poor, and he has been lethargic over the past few days. He is urinating on the floor quite often, and has some diarrhea. I have also been sick, and have not been able to test him much, or coax him to eat as much as I should. To be honest, I am not very keen on waking him and poking him if he is sleeping comfortably, just to see a bad number and write it down. The diabetes is kind of last on my list of concerns right now. My bad. He is not keen on the few varieties of medium phosphorus LC foods I am offering, and he is only wanting to eat his reduced protein kibble, which is driving his numbers. I just want him to keep eating, no matter what he wants to eat. If I do increase his dose, I will worry about what will happen if I am not home, and he doesn't eat on his own.
The vet is coming to the house on Tuesday to recheck bloodwork, and see if we have made any progress over the last two weeks in getting his phosphorus levels dowm. She will also check his blood pressure. Miss Emily will also have bloodwork drawn, as she had elevated urea and creatinine, and low USG after her last bout of pyelonephritis. She will likely be kidney kitty #2.
I wonder about his quality of life. He doesn't look like he is in pain, but is weak and tired.
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