Need some advice for sick civvie kitty

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Kitty update!

I gave Kennedy the B12 shot, it seems to help his mobility a little but his jumps are still wobbly and he's walking awkwardly even on his front legs.

He's still eating and drinking and peeing - not a lot of poop, but a little.

But, he's not gaining any weight. He gained a few ounces and then lost them again, and hasn't gained at all since. According to my (admittedly not very accurate for kitties) bathroom scale he's currently at 4.6 pounds. He looks very scraggly and bony. The Zeniquin is working, I guess, but it doesn't seem to have solved his weight problem at all.

At the moment I'm thinking that either the tumor in his neck is malignant or he has something somewhere else that's taking all the nourishment I'm giving him, or perhaps he's become diabetic. I'll know more when I take him to the vet on Thursday, but I don't understand how I could be feeding him by hand for a week and he hasn't gained any weight. Has anyone else had this problem?
 
It's a good idea to weigh everything you offer food-wise and also remainders. It's tricky to work out exactly how much they're taking in otherwise. Maybe you could try feeding a more calorie-dense food? Meya14 often recommends IAMS Max Cal or IAMS Kitten food. Or perhaps your vet could recommend a recovery food.
 
I'm not familiar with a/d but it says on the website that it has extra calories to aid recovery. Perhaps other members who've fed it can tell you more. Sorry for not being much help. :(


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Hi everybody,

Well, I took Kennedy to the vet today and she did the blood work and also examined him. It turns out that his kidneys are enlarged, one is bigger than the other, and she's pretty sure the smaller one has a mass on it. The blood wook showed his BUN at 125 (normal is 15-25 I think) so she said it's only a matter of a few weeks to a month before his kidneys fail completely. Apparently that's why he's been losing weight (he's down to 4.1 lbs.), and there's really nothing we can do for him.

So, tomorrow after work I'm going to take him back to the vet and send him off across the rainbow bridge to romp and play with Casey and be a happy energetic kitty again.

Thanks for all the support and advice, you guys have been great.
 
Oh dear:( I'm so sorry to be reading this. You're a good catmom to be so strong, and willing to do the right thing. We'll all be thinking of you and Kennedy. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Thanks, Debby and everybody! I took Kennedy to the vet this afternoon and he went very peacefully. The vet gave him a sedative first, and he just curled up in my arms and went to sleep. it was really the nicest and calmest end I could have hoped for for him.

RIP, Kennedy kitty! Now you and Casey can romp around together and get into mischief again.
 

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A lovely photo of your beautiful furbabies.

I'm awfully sad for your loss but grateful that your last moments together were so gentle and peaceful. Kennedy could not have wished for a more loving Person to share his life with.

:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:


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Aww, thanks, Critter Mom! My only regret is that, right after the vet administered the sedative and left the room, Kennedy was still on the table and made like he wanted to jump onto the floor. I didn't want him to hurt himself, and didn't think the sedative was that far along, so I picked him up and set him on the floor, thinking he'd wander until the sedative kicked in.

Well, as soon as I put him down his legs went completely out from under him and he sort of whimpered a few times in confusion while scrambling to make his legs work. I felt awful!! I didn't want him to be scared and I didn't know the sedative would do that so quickly (he was sitting upright just fine on the table.) I still had my hands around him so at that point I immediately picked him up and cuddled him, but I hated that I scared him and made him whimper. :-( I hope he forgives me!
 
How could he not forgive you. He knows how deeply you love him.

Thank you for sharing Kennedy's picture with us: it's beautiful, and he looks like a very happy and dearly-loved kitty.

:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:


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So very sorry to hear about Kennedy. I lost a beloved kitty to kidney disease, also, and had a similar experience with the sedation, as well. Kennedy forgives you, he knows you only ever did anything for him out of love! Sending hugs :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:.

Fly free, sweet Kennedy cat_wings>o
 
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