He's in the hospital, getting fluids. We took him in on sunday cause he was looking 'off'. They admitted him to hospital, ran some tests. Stage 2 renal disease, and he has an infection in his liver. The boy is 18; we knew this was coming. Still feels like someone has punched me in the stomach.
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Shakespear's kidneys are failing :(
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{{{Shakespear & Sky}}} hope he is at least comfortable in the hospital.
Posted 1 year ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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((skyron and Shakespear)))) I am so sorry. Sweet Shakespear..
Posted 1 year ago by cricketsmama #
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{{{Skyron}}} Leela is smuggling a soft toy for Shakespear to cuddle; she knows how icky being in the hospital is.
If he's there for a while, you may want to bring a shirt or something you wore that hasn't been laundered yet. Your scent will comfort him.Posted 1 year ago by JoanfromNewJersey #
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I too hope he can come home with you for awhile longer. Every day becomes poignant and precious when we know the end is closer than it used to be. Joan's suggestion is a great one, a little thing like a familiar shirt with your smell can be very comforting to your boy.
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(((Sky and Shakespear)))
Posted 1 year ago by roxysmommy #
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Skyron I am so sorry that Shakespear's kidneys are failing him. This is so hard. I'll be praying for you both. ((Skyron & Shakespear)). Bless his heart.
Posted 1 year ago by HuddysMama #
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I'm going down to the vet's office tomorrow, and I'm taking my boy home. He's never been able to cope well with stressfull situations, and a prolonged hospital stay isnt going to do him any good. I'll be happy to administer treatments at home, I'll take him through to their office every day if necessary, but he's not staying there for one more day.
The woman who called me today with the news sounded as sympathetic and kind as goldfish. She could just as well have been commenting on the weather. That, and only getting some form of feedback almost 3 days after he was admitted, seriously peeves me. I tried calling again, to get his details from the blood tests (helps with researching crf), they couldnt talk to me, took my details and promised to call me back, which hasnt happened. I have a very good mind to find myself another vet . . .
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Prayers and white light for you and Shakespeare, Sky. My ladies send friendly purrs and head bonks. I agree with you, home is always better whenever feasible.
Posted 1 year ago by GizzysAuntie #
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Sorry to hear this news, Sky. Gentle head bonks for Shakespear and hugs for you. I know he will get wonderful care with you. Why aren't you a vet?!
Posted 1 year ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
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Oh Skyron, I am so sorry. But I'm also so happy that you will have Shakespear with you so that you can tell each other how much you love each other.
Posted 1 year ago by WillowandWindismom #
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Sorry for your bad news Skyron. Definitely see about a different vet. Might want to give whomever runs the vet's office where you had Shakespear a piece of your mind. After all they took your money and the least they can do is give you the complete details. Give me their phone number and I would be happy to make their ears raw!
Posted 1 year ago by SylMiaFelixsMomma #
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Oh Skyron, I'm sorry. But I'm glad you're bringing Shakespeare home. I nursed Titch 24/7 for his last week or so, it was a sad, but very special time {{HUGS}}
Posted 1 year ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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That is very sad news Skyron but I am happy you're bringing your boy home so you can nurse him. He will be a happier cat at home.
Grrrrr to the vet and the 'Goldfish'. You do whatever you feel you have to for Shakespeare.Posted 1 year ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
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Skyron, I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm sure you'll provide him with the best of care. Sending you both lots of white light to make the coming days easier.
Posted 1 year ago by KapitiKats in NZ #
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone. We've had a series of bad experiences at dr Peck's practice lately. Since he's gotten so very busy, he has taken on 2 new vets, and 3 nurses, 2 full time receptionists, and an account manager. And lets just say the client support-experience has been sorely lacking since then . . .
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So sorry to hear this Skyron, new vet sounds in order. Sending gentle skritches to the grand old gentleman, and hugs to you.
Posted 1 year ago by paulajeanne #
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Here is his catster page with a picture of him - http://www.catster.com/cats/1142364
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Bless his little heart! How is he doing today? Have you gotten a recent update from the "staff?"
Posted 1 year ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
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I posted this on your topic on catster. The links won't work on here but I'll post it anyway:
A modified raw diet may work. You want to feed more fatty meat than normal. Fat is high in calories and low in phosphorus - I think that up to 1/4 of a cats diet can be fat? Protein isn't the enemy for CRF cats - phosphorus is. But if you are feeding dry food please stop. That dehyrates kitties so much and CRF cats don't need that when they are already prone to dehydration.
You could also add a phosphorus binder to the food. I used Aluminum Hydroxide Dried Gel USB powder for Milo and it did help him.
Another thing you may want to consider is giving B12. Alex, one of the members on here, has a site called ibdkitties.net. One of the things talked about on there is giving B12 which I do think is very important for a cat who is getting sub-q fluids because the fluids wash out to much B12 before the cat can use it. Anyway, the article is here. I wish I had known about the importance of B12 earlier. I didn't know about it till a few months ago - after Milo had to be put down. I'm sure it would have helped him!
Something that can help with nausea is called Slippery Elm Bark. littlebigcat.com Slippery Elm Bark article talks about the uses of it. Again, that is something that helped Milo.
Posted 1 year ago by furryfriends50 #
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I couldnt bring him home :( He's looking very unwell. I got to spend some time with him today. I held him, and it just didnt feel like there was any life left in him, he was limp as a ragdoll. But dr Peck repeated the blood tests today. Some of it they send away to have analysed at a lab, but the basic white blood cell counts and something to do with overall blood volume (??) tests they did at the office, and apparently his numbers are better than they were on Sunday. The other test results will come in sometime tomorrow. So I just have to wait now.
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Poor Shakespear. I'm so sorry Skyron, I'm keeping you and your baby in my prayers. (((Skyron and Shakespear)))
Posted 1 year ago by HuddysMama #
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{{{{Skyron and Shakespear}}}} I hope you can bring him home soon, even if it's only for kitty hospice. Being parted from each other can't be doing either of you any good.
Posted 1 year ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
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