Hi There,

Yes, steroids are sometimes used as an apppetite stimulent, although Periactin (cyproheptadine) would be more likely to be used by most vets. Often, cats on steroids for other reasons will start eating more, though.

I think that giving your cat steroids short-term should be fine. I have had cats with kidney failure on steroids with no problems at all. One of them also had IBD, and needed steroids for years, given every other day. Her kidney function remained stable during that time.

It's obviously how much you love and care for your baby, and I really feel for you. Seems like it's been just one thing after another.

BTW, if the kidney values are only slightly elevated, it MAY be due to the dehydration itself, and not actual kidney disease. Liver and kidney values can sometimes be slightly high in dehydrated cats.

Take care, and I hope your baby's appetite returns soon!

Regards,
PHKitkat

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