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RE: kidney problem

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Posted by: loverly7 at Wed Apr 14 11:53:28 2004  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by loverly7 ]  
   

The results from the blood test indicate that the kidneys are not fuctioning properly. We have an appointment for tomorrow morning with a different vet to do the ultrasound on him. He is currently taking antibiotics. Also, it was mentioned today about the possibility of taking him to the university for their specialists. We bought special cat food for the kidneys, but Furball is not interested in it. He has lost two pounds since the last time he was weighed, which was July of last year. He seems to be feeling okay today, and he is very social and loving and playful. One other thing, his front leg is really swollen. We have no idea why. So I guess my questions would be: what would cause the leg swelling, would it be kidney related or something else? Do you think that the university specialists would be able to save him? Do you have any suggestions for getting him to eat and drink more? (They gave him fluids under the skin yesterday and today to help him feel better.) Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Furball is my baby, and my husband and I love him dearly. This is breaking our hearts. Please help.


   

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