still praying, Lee

 Hi Theresa,

You might want to try an appetite stimulant.  My cat Tortle was always a
very picky eater and when she was diagnosed with acute kidney failure she
was put on Cyproheptadine.  It made a huge difference in her appetite.  Some
cats may react strangely to it but it was fabulous for Tortle.  She was on
it for the rest of her life.

Also, the kidney diet isn't going to help if Stinky won't eat it.  He needs
the calories more than he does the special diet.  Neither of my cats with
kidney issues would eat much of the kidney food so you just do the best you
can!

Purrs coming your way!

Bonnie

Oops, asked about Stinky before I saw this post. I'm glad that he seems
to be adjusting to the fluids, attitude notwithstanding. At least he doesn't
make it impossible!

I am sorry that he's not eating that well. I wonder if it's not so much
an appetite issue as an "adjustment to a new diet" issue. Maybe he doesn't
like the renal food? I hope you can find something else that he'll eat.

Continuing the purrs!

There are other brands of kidney diet that we'll offer to clients.
Some cats do end up being finicky and its a hassle and a half to get
them to eat.

Double check with the vet about the chicken.  a little bit is okay,
but too much protein isn't a good idea.  A small tsp of tuna or
chicken might be just enough...

Also the suggestion for appetite stimulant is good too.
Cyproheptadine is one, and I've also seen Mirtazipine.

BTW, has Dante asked Stinky where he has gotten his squishy lump?

SQ fluids can be REAL funny on certain animals, because suddenly they
have a hunchback.  Usually on Cats it will start out as a hump and
then slosh down the side to under front leg so he has a floppy pouch.
But on smaller dogs like chihuahuas and Dachschunds, they suddenly
have this HUGE hump.  "Do you find me repulsive?"

Once I was asked to give 200 ml sq to a female dachschund right by her
hips.  I gave 100 ml on each side and then laughed.

As the dachschund waddled out the door it looked like she had a
bustle.

hehehe

Continued purrs for Stinky and hope his blood values improve.

Kristi

Kreisleriana <drtmuir@earthlink.net> wrote in message:
bNWdnfOpLJhhUGnanZ2dnUVZ_jqdnZ2d@earthlink.com,

Stop torturing the damn cat and let him die in peace.

Dogs/cats in renal failure have not much appetite.  I had years of elderly
dogs with it and now KFC.  I am surprised that Stinky was OK until you took
him to the vet and suddenly he is on subq and his appetite is down the
toilet.
You can forget commercial cat food for kidney failure, KFC loved it for
around two weeks then she refused it.  The vet said if your cat will not eat
the kidney diet then do not push it, give them white meat.  Chicken, turkey,
rabbit.

And here she still is!

I know he is the cat of your heart, Theresa.  I nearly wanted to die when
the dog of my heart passed away, so I think I understand.

Tweed

For his poor appetite, try feeding Stinky some hoomin babyfood.
Mosey loves the chicken food. My vet reccommedned it.
Worth a try
Hug and puuurs for Stinky to get better and a
HUG for you for doing such a good, but hard job with his fluids.
Kyla
"Kreisleriana" <
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We are thinking of you both and we are sending lots and lots of purrs,
Polonca and Soncek