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poorly old cat

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Tegan Thu 30-May-13 13:27:32

My cousins cat lived for quite a while after being diagnosed with kidney disease. If he does need medication you could ask if you could take the prescription to a Manor Pharmacy where it might be a bit cheaper, but I suppose the vet will have to monitor his condition. And you can certainly get diet food from Manor that's cheaper than the vet [my daughters cat had pancreatitis and has been on a special diet for most of his life].Cats are very prone to kidney problems because of having such a high protein diet. Best of luck with getting a urine sample, by the way.

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sunflowersuffolk Thu 30-May-13 12:51:51

I have 3 much loved cats (did have 4) and they are all about 15 years now, and getting health problems. We don't have vet insurance cover as it would have cost so much for them all. Anyway, my lovely boy Flash (long haired ginger) has been looking poorly lately, he is always pestering for food, but is not fat, and last week we found his urine was bloody.

Our local vet has changed and have no very experienced vets - all about 4 years out of uni, and from past experience I have no faith in them.

Best vet is 30 min drive away, which our cats hate. I think I'll go there tho, as they are much more qualified. Having googled and talked to vet on phone - this could be renal failure for which there is no cure, but can be helped by different diet (if he would eat it). Could be cystitis and also could be a thyroid problem.

I will have to take him and pay for blood tests, could be very expensive. I don't want him to suffer, but suppose I need to find what it is, and go from there. I want him better if possible, but don't want to put him through lots of horrible treatment just for a few months more.

Just wondered if anyone else has an old cat with kidney disease, and how long they lived, and any other advice. Thanks

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