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Royal Canin, modified formula. Why and when would this product be used, or recommended, for older cat (8yr)?

Thanks,

Mike

I am not familiar with this product. Is it dry or canned, and why are you considering using it?

On vets advice.
Test results just came in on blood and urine. Creatnine too high, protein levels high also. Will feed exclusively on this diet with some dry food also, same brand. I never heard of this mfgf. before; checked their website and it seems to be a new product.
She's an 8 yr. old with one kidney smaller than the other.

Thanks,

Mike

Apparently your cat has a kidney problem. DO NOT FEED CATS DRY FOOD. I suggest you feed the cat fresh meat and bone, adding some pureed raw beef kidney at each meal, along with added water and salt.

I was feeding her organic chicken necks twice daily, with raw and cooked turkey breast, also organic. Some canned cat food in the evenings.

Tests showed her protein levels were too high, and her urine test weren't good either. She had a CBC and urine analysis. Told to give her nothing but this brand of catfood, even though it has the forbidden " meat by-products" on the label. I don't like any of the prescription diets out there, but don't want to lose this cat to kidney disease.

Mike

Eight years is somewhat early to show signs of kidney problems. While there are differences in individual sensitivity amongst cats, some possible causes are infections, such as leptospirosis, if she goes out, or autoimmune problems due to FVRCP vaccinations. You haven't mentioned her vaccination history, whether she is an indoor cat or also goes out, or what her blood and urine levels are. This information would be very helpful.

She's a rescue I adopted 7 years ago. She was found on the streets of coney island, taken to a vet, and given all shots normally given to a cat, including rabies. No other shots given while under my care. The rescue group didn't have the paper work available at the time. She's never outside except for vet trips (apt. cat). Here's the highs and lows of the lab work:

Vet screen: creatinine high (2.7)

CBC: MCHC high (38.6); Platelet count, low (193)

Differential: Absolute

Urinalysis: Protein high (2%, verified with 3% sulfosalicylic acid); Blood high (2%); RBC high (11-20)

Nothing else was highlighted as high or low.

Test results: 4/20/09

Mike

It appears she has a kidney infection.

Kidney infection same as kidney disease? Translates into low protein prescription diet food for rest of her life or alternative foods I can mix in as you stated before, including kidney liquids?

Mike

Kidney infection is not the same as chronic kidney disease or failure. Treat her with doxycycline, which should clear the infection, and kidney function will return. She should not have to be on a low-protein diet for the rest of her life.

Doxycycline in 100 mg. tablets per day or smaller?

Thanks.

Your vet needs to prescribe this.