12/20 Bama Kitty AMPS 153 +3 157 +8.5 186; PMPS 160 +3 156 +9 184

Bama Kitty Mom (GA)

Bama Kitty Mom (GA)

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Yesterday: 12/19 Bama Kitty AMPS 180 +3 217 +9 146;PMPS 170 +3 159 +6 152 +9 131

Bama ate well this morning, even finishing his psyllium-laced pumpkin. He got up for his tests last night and ate after each one. Had a problem with the right ear not bleeding properly--the blood flattened out rather than beading up and leaked through the hole to the other side. Bama was antsy and uncooperative as soon as I touched that ear so that only compounded the problem. I have washed both ears now and switched to the left ear for testing. We have run out of the transdermal Ondansetron. I have two refills left. I still have some oral Ondansetron and will use that as necessary. Plan to drop off a note to his vet today that references the use of injectable Ondansetron vs. oral and transdermal discussed at felinecrf.org and making a formal request for the injectable. Thanks, Bhooma, for providing me that link!!

So many battles against FD, CRF, and many other kitty diseases seem to involve skirmishes with the vets and others who are supposed to be on our side. The pet food companies, for instance. Why can't more of them provide low cost, low phosphorus food options? Looking at you, Purina!!
 
Bama Kitty Mom said:
Why can't more of them provide low cost, low phosphorus food options?
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Phosphorus is important for younger, growing kitties to help with bone mass, so the pet food companies tend to focus on that market than on older, ailing kitties like ours. Ingredients containing higher phosphorus like fish are cheaper for them to produce while also allowing them to pass muster with pet food regulators. I'm reading a book on cat foods written by a well-regarded vet who participates in setting some of these guidelines.

I could go on about this, but will refrain from my usual cat nutrition rant. :cat:
 
Katherine&Ruby said:
Phosphorus is important for younger, growing kitties to help with bone mass, so the pet food companies tend to focus on that market than on older, ailing kitties like ours. Ingredients containing higher phosphorus like fish are cheaper for them to produce while also allowing them to pass muster with pet food regulators. I'm reading a book on cat foods written by a well-regarded vet who participates in setting some of these guidelines.

I could go on about this, but will refrain from my usual cat nutrition rant. :cat:
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Another Amen, Sister!
 
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