Riverpoet ... I have a 3-year-old Persian who is in early renal failure due to polycystic kidney disease. She has been on Epakitin for a little over a month now, and her phosphorus level has dropped quite a bit (from 9.2 to 4.2) on her latest blood tests. All of her other numbers remained about the same as the previous month.

The vet recommeneded we also try the Azodyl (made by the same company), which may help reduce her higher BUN and creatinine. My cat also eats some raw food (made specifically for pets -- comes frozen in little patties), some canned cat foods, and is supplemented with a liver/rice/carrot/cat vitamin puree, so I'm not sure how much of the drop in phosphorus is due to the Epakitin or her diet. Either way, I'm keeping her on it for now, and feel that it has helped her.

GLOW to your kitty, Riverpoet ...
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