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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / October 2006Renal Failure in Cats
Hi, I have a 16 y/o cat that is starting to get kidney insufficiency and I was wondering if anyone knew of a herbal supplement or anything I might be able to give her to help prolong her beautiful life. She got weighed yesterday and she's at 6.25 lbs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. > Hi, I have a 16 y/o cat that is starting to get kidney insufficiency > and I was wondering if anyone knew of a herbal supplement or anything I > might be able to give her to help prolong her beautiful life. She got > weighed yesterday and she's at 6.25 lbs. Any help would be greatly > appreciated. Did your vet prescribe fluid therapy? You can also switch your cat to a special diet. I know all about the LRS (used to be a Vet Tech), but wanted to try something a little less stressful since she's just starting to decline. Thanks anyway. > > Hi, I have a 16 y/o cat that is starting to get kidney insufficiency > > and I was wondering if anyone knew of a herbal supplement or anything I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Did your vet prescribe fluid therapy? You can also switch your cat to a > special diet. > Hi, I have a 16 y/o cat that is starting to get kidney insufficiency > and I was wondering if anyone knew of a herbal supplement or anything I > might be able to give her to help prolong her beautiful life. She got > weighed yesterday and she's at 6.25 lbs. Any help would be greatly > appreciated. > Thanks in advance. Omega-3 fatty acid and potassium supplements. Both have been shown to slow the progression of CRF. The omega-3s should be derived from salmon or menhaden fish only- plant derived omega-3s contain too much omega-6. I recommend 3V Caps Liquid HP by DVM Pharmaceuticals: http://dvmpharmaceuticals.com/3VHPdetailsheet.pdf Derm Caps contain too much omega-6. For a potassium supplement I recommend Tumul-K. You'll want to keep your cat's K levels in the upper half of the reference range. My 19 year-old has been on omega-3s and K supplements for over a year. Her kidney values have improved (lower BUN/creatinine) and her urine is more concentrated. Good luck. Phil Epakitin is someting many vets are using to add to the food. Azodyl is a new supplement that's out that helps... Fortekor is always great for treating the condition This is an excellent site http://www.felinecrf.org/. The fluids do help there's no question. fuga |
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