Patches is at the vet . . . it doesn't look good

[ashling]

I have not really written about her condition - kidney failure - but she has been having a hard time for a while.... more later

[geardaddy]

1. Sorry to hear.

I had a calico named Patches when I was a kid.

[TexasTowelie]

2. Unfortunately it seems like kidney failure takes a toll on our feline friends.

One of my friends had a brother-sister pair and both passed away due to kidney failure. The female made through 15 years while the male lived to 18.

BTW, Patches is a beautiful calico. Healing vibes from my calico in the toolbox, AC, and me.

[fizzgig]

3. good thoughts to you and patches

[Tom_Foolery]

4. ((((((((HUGS)))))))) for you and Patches.

[warrior1]

5. ((((HUG)))))

[glinda]

6. My cat Buster only had one partially functioning kidney. We did SubQ IV at home

for a year and he recovered some then a couple years later they finally failed. Kidney cats cat do well sometimes with diet and IVs. Wishing you all the best of luck. hugs.

[BrotherIvan]

19. YES! The saline IV kept my cat alive 3 extra years

Once you get past the squeamishness, the cats are real troopers. I HIGHLY recommend it. And if you need to save $$ buy in bulk from a vet supply!

Best wishes to Patches!

[glinda]

28. Buster's Vet told me he was dying and wanted to put him down but the Vet Tech

told me in private that sometimes the SubQ IV worked for some kitties so I tried it. His numbers got way better for a couple of years. After that he needed the IVs more but still it was not hard at all to do. He looked totally beautiful and healthy up to one week before he passed on.

[AnneD]

7. My Sampson has renal failure...

and pancreatitis. We are going though the first round of treatment to see how he does. How DOES a cat get high blood pressure (she asks rhetorically). Thank goodness Mommy is a Nurse and he is a real gentleman. He takes pills like a dream and will sit for an iv as long as I pet him. If it becomes too much, I may have to help him across rainbow bridge. He was 8-10 yo when I got him and I have had him for 10 years. It has been wonderful. He has had a good long life.

Group hugs for those helping their ailing pets.

[TuxedoKat]

23. I'm nursing a CRF cat too

He was just diagnosed with high blood pressure about two weeks ago and have to go have him rechecked next week to make sure the dose is the right amount. I'm concerned about the medication Amlodipine causing damage to the kidneys too, but the alternative is worse.

Hey I had a cat named Samson too! (((HUGS))) to you and your kitty. I found that warming the saline solution makes my kitty much more tolerant of the IV fluids.

[magical thyme]

8. I'm so sorry...

sending healing vibes to Patches.

[alsame]

9. Sending good

vibes to you and Patches

[orleans]

10. what a beautiful kitty. sending you both love. n/t

[joeybee12]

11. So sorry to hear this...she is a beauty...

She looks like my Melanie towards the end...here's good vibes for you and Patches and those who love her.

[CherokeeDem]

12. Will be thinking about Patches and you...

Hugs!

[840high]

13. Best wishes.

[LisaLynne]

14. Oh, what a beautiful girl!

Hang in there. You never know with cats. They can bounce back if given supportive care.

My thoughts are with you guys!

[Arcanetrance]

15. I'm so sorry to hear that I hope patches manages to improve in the meantime much love

[CFLDem]

16. So sorry to hear

hope things turn around soon.

[LWolf]

17. I'm sorry.

[rurallib]

18. My best hopes for a good outcome for Patches

[Joe Shlabotnik]

20. Patches looks like a real sweetie.

Vibes to both of you.

[R. P. McMurphy]

21. comfort and peace to you and Patches ...

from me and my kitties; Onyx, Jitters and Mama Cat.

[Liberal_in_LA]

22. sending good vibes to patches

[TuxedoKat]

24. Sorry you are going through this with Patches

I'm nursing a CRF kitty too, and it is so worrisome. One good thing happened today though. I finally bought some Pepcid which the vets had recommended and gave my cat some. Two hours later he ate quite a bit, so I guess the Pepcid really helped settle his tummy.

I hope Patches improves. (((HUGS))) to you both.

I forgot to add this:

Patches is one beautiful kitty! I always loved calico cats. My first cat, Percy, was a calico cat.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

25. oh dear... :(

So sorry to hear this......
May you both have all the support you need.....

What a sweet baby.

[raven mad]

26. Good karma from my far north kittehs -

including my Patches, who went over the Rainbow last year.

[Boomerproud]

27. Good karma and healing light to Patches.

[OrwellwasRight]

29. I went through this last year

with Kato. Hugs to you and Patches. You're not alone.

[clandestiny]

30. Sending love, light and healing energy to patches.

[shenmue]

31. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

Sorry. Sending beams of comfort.