? Garfie bloodwork have question

[Rebecca.garfie]

Condo:http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/garfie-8-14-pmps-342-1-391-2-304-3-227.201128/

Bloodwork all in normal ranges which shocked the vet . Only problem is to much protein in his kidneys. Was told to get him to drink more and give him azodyl from vet. Does anyone use this would like some info on it. Also I would prefer to go natural but if I can't then this is what I will have to do any suggestions greatly appreciated

 

[Shawna & Davidson (GA)]

You need to fix the SS............in the World sheet your numbers are not complete as to the time (+ ?) and if you go to the US sheet you need to fill in the numbers manually and colour code them. I believe someone posted how to do this in a previous post, and you have done it at times, but not with each half time entry.

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

Will update that tonight.

 

[LizzieInTexas]

Have not used azodyl so no first hand knowledge.

Here is some info:
https://www.felinecrf.org/treatments_waste_products_regulation.htm#azodyl_renadyl

If it is what I think it is - some have reported having difficulty getting kitty to eat/take it. Again, from memory but I think it caused nausea (but I could be confusing it with another product).

 

[Carol in Chicago]

I use Azodyl and would recommend it if suggested based on kidney values. Sorry, but I don't see latest labs in the SS.

Azodyl is a probiotic, so in many ways it is natural. The only problems I have with it are: 1) Must be kept in fridge. 2) Must be given whole (do not break capsule). 3) Dose is by weight, so I think your Garfie would need 3 caps / day.

I have been giving this to my Rose for a few months (2x / day). Over this time, she has thrown it up twice. I don't know if it was the Azodyl that made her throw up or my poor pilling skills. In any case, I would recommend use of a pill popper to make it easier on you and Garfie. Since the capsule must remain whole to be effective, you don't want it (or your fingers) to be bitten. Rose only has 3 teeth and has bitten the capsule once.

 

[Marje and Gracie]

I will br happy to look at his labs when you post them. I’ve used Azodyl and found it to be too pricey for what it didn’t do. It’s just a probiotic so you could add any human probiotic and get the same effect.

I’ll give you some thoughts of things that might be more helpful once you post his labs.

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

I will br happy to look at his labs when you post them. I’ve used Azodyl and found it to be too pricey for what it didn’t do. It’s just a probiotic so you could add any human probiotic and get the same effect.

I’ll give you some thoughts of things that might be more helpful once you post his labs.

I posted his labs on the ss under labs. Gonna cost about 70.00 per month for these pills under Aug 15 date would plain yogurt do the same thing he loves it

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

I will br happy to look at his labs when you post them. I’ve used Azodyl and found it to be too pricey for what it didn’t do. It’s just a probiotic so you could add any human probiotic and get the same effect.

I’ll give you some thoughts of things that might be more helpful once you post his labs.

I have used milk whistle before to heal his organs and it worked. I read up on it and it says it's ok to give to diabetic cats it's all natural. Let me know what you think. Was gonna start him tomorrow night

 

[Marje and Gracie]

I posted his labs on the ss under labs. Gonna cost about 70.00 per month for these pills under Aug 15 date would plain yogurt do the same thing he loves it

Yogurt will not do the same but a human probiotic can help. I use Renew Life.

Milk thistle can help the liver but not kidneys.

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

Yogurt will not do the same but a human probiotic can help. I use Renew Life.

Milk thistle can help the liver but not kidneys.

Ok I will have to try that he is 13.7 pounds vet weighed him when we went for bloodwork so how much for his weight. Renewlife is it pill please don't let it be a pill. He's not a good boy for pills unless I crush and put in food. Guess I would find that in drug store. Thank you so much for helping my boy

 

[Krystina & Nelli]

Ok I will have to try that he is 13.7 pounds vet weighed him when we went for bloodwork so how much for his weight. Renewlife is it pill please don't let it be a pill. He's not a good boy for pills unless I crush and put in food. Guess I would find that in drug store. Thank you so much for helping my boy

Bio-K is a GREAT probiotic- “wet” (not pill) . A brand not readily available in my area- is so at Whole Foods if you have one somewhere in your ‘hood .
Otherwise, I’d call first b4 you set sail.

 

[Krystina & Nelli]

Ps...maybe need not say- Bio-K is a (amazing!) Probiotic

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

Bio-K is a GREAT probiotic- “wet” (not pill) . A brand not readily available in my area- is so at Whole Foods if you have one somewhere in your ‘hood .
Otherwise, I’d call first b4 you set sail.

Nope all we have is a Wal-Mart and shoppers drug mart and a grocery store.

 

[Krystina & Nelli]

Seriously... check around. I am a huge personal probiotic fan and this is a liquid which is leaps and bounds better than any other probiotic over the years I’ve run into . Good luck! Please let me know if you have any success finding this – where are you located?

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

Seriously... check around. I am a huge personal probiotic fan and this is a liquid which is leaps and bounds better than any other probiotic over the years I’ve run into . Good luck! Please let me know if you have any success finding this – where are you located?

Fort Erie ontario canada

 

[Krystina & Nelli]

I’d be hApPy to send you two if you can’t locate locally.

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

I’d be hApPy to send you two if you can’t locate locally.

Where do you live

 

[Krystina & Nelli]

Nelli and I are winding down- hitting the rack now. I will be back “ on forum” roun 7a EST.

 

[Krystina & Nelli]

I am in FL USA

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

I am in FL USA

Ok I will look here and I will let you know thanks for the help

 

[Krystina & Nelli]

Kk

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

Yogurt will not do the same but a human probiotic can help. I use Renew Life.

Milk thistle can help the liver but not kidneys.

Did you have any side effects. I'm trying to eliminate the proteins in his kidneys

 

[Marje and Gracie]

Ok I will have to try that he is 13.7 pounds vet weighed him when we went for bloodwork so how much for his weight. Renewlife is it pill please don't let it be a pill. He's not a good boy for pills unless I crush and put in food. Guess I would find that in drug store. Thank you so much for helping my boy

It’s a capsule that you can open and mix in food. It must be tasteless because my cats eat it. You can also open it, mix it with baby food, and let him eat it or syringe it.

 

[Rebecca.garfie]

It’s a capsule that you can open and mix in food. It must be tasteless because my cats eat it. You can also open it, mix it with baby food, and let him eat it or syringe it.

I got renew life today not capsule they only had tablets says do not crush or chew give on empty stomachs I'm afraid he will choke on the whole thing might have to split in half. Box say's regular strength says 2 billion so if he's 13.7 pds would I use 1 tablet per day any suggestions would be helpful and thank you

 

[Marje and Gracie]

I got renew life today not capsule they only had tablets says do not crush or chew give on empty stomachs I'm afraid he will choke on the whole thing might have to split in half. Box say's regular strength says 2 billion so if he's 13.7 pds would I use 1 tablet per day any suggestions would be helpful and thank you

I’m not familiar with the tablets so I wouldn’t want to give you advice. If it says don’t crush or chew, I wouldn’t. Also, 2b is really really low. My cats get 15b/day and they are healthy.