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My 2 y/o Siamese baby was diagnosed with CRF. I also just found out that her BUN levels were VERY elevated at the time she was spayed and I was never made aware of it by that vet. Could I have possibly slowed down the progression of CRF with diet and supportive care had I known and treated her back when she was 6 mos old when she was spayed? I feel I was robbed of the opportunity to treat her before she got to the stage she is in now where I have to consider a kidney transplant or lose her.

ALso, any recommendations for her supportive care?

Thank you so mcuh

If the vet did presurgical bloodwork, found elevated kidney values, never informed you of this and went ahead with the surgery in spite of the risk, this may be a case of malpractice. CRF doesn't get better on its own, only worse. Some things you can do to help are to give raw beef kidney to your cat, Standard Process Renotrophin PMG, Chinese Rehmania 8 formula, nettle seed, CoQ10, NAC, and Cod Liver Oil. It would be helpful to have the cat seen by a holistic veterinarian rather than have a kidney transplant.

Do you mean kidney beef that I pruchase at the grocery store? How do I prepare it for her? And where might I find the supplements you suggest. Woudl I add this to the kidney beef? I planned on seeking a local holistic vet in addition to seeking information on a kidney transplant since she is so young and the disease is always fatal. THanks!

The beef kidney you get from the butcher. Either cut it up or puree it with an equal amount of water in a blender or food processor and keep in ice cube trays, frozen, defrosting the cubes in the refrigerator. Do not heat, cook, or microwave the kidneys. The other supplements you can find in a health food store or from a holistic vet.