Google translation to English below:
mi gatita tiene casi 16 años y comenzó con vómitos y no recibía ni comida ni agua. La llevamos al veterinario para ver cual podría ser la causa de su malestar y la veterinaria nos dijo que lo más probable es que sea una insuficiencia renal, ya que al tocarla sentía que su riñón estaba inflamado y estaba deshidratada.
Durante ese tiempo le hicieron los exámenes de sangre y una ecografía para ver sus riñones, y el resultado de la ecografía es que solo tiene un riñón y que está "cansado", pero sus análisis de sangre salieron buenos, solo que tiene una anemia leve. Estuvo dos noches hospitalizada y sin querer comer, me la entregaron porque lo mas probable es que no quería comer porque se siente estresada con el encierro y con los otros animales.
La fuimos a buscar y llegó muy activa a la casa, andaba recorriendo pero con dificultad para caminar, se ha adelgazado donde no ha querido recibir comida. Durante su estadía en casa solo ha probado un poco la comidita, ya sin nauseas, pero a mi percepción con algo de reflujo y se nota un poco resfriada. Cabe mencionar que en casa lleva aproximadamente 30 horas, llegó activa y cariñosa pero se ha ido decayendo de nuevo.
Me podrían aconsejar qué hacer? No sé si tiene esperanza de vida a su edad
me da pena pensarlo, he intentado buscar información, siento que de la veterinaria no fue nada claro.
Agradecería de su ayuda.
Translation to English follows:
My cat is almost 16 years old and started vomiting and wasn't receiving food or water. We took her to the vet to see what could be causing her discomfort, and the vet told us it was most likely kidney failure, since when I touched her, I could feel her kidney was swollen and she was dehydrated.
During that time, they did blood tests and an ultrasound to check her kidneys. The ultrasound showed she only has one kidney and that she's "tired." Her blood tests came back clear, except that she has mild anemia. She was hospitalized for two nights and refused to eat. They gave her to me because she most likely didn't want to eat because she feels stressed from being confined and the other animals.
We went to pick her up, and she arrived home very active, moving around but having difficulty walking. She's lost weight where she hasn't been eating. During her stay at home, she's only had a small amount of food, and no longer feels nauseous, but I'm aware she has some reflux and seems a bit sick. It's worth mentioning that she's been home for approximately 30 hours. She arrived active and affectionate, but she's been declining again.
Could you advise me on what to do? I don't know if she has a life expectancy at her age It makes me sad to think about it. I've tried to find information, but I feel like the vet wasn't very clear about it.
I would appreciate your help.
Mi respuesta en español
Hola @Kaathy
Este es un foro para gatos diabéticos, no para gatos con enfermedad renal. ¿El veterinario mencionó algo sobre niveles elevados de glucosa en sangre? Si no, hay mejores foros para gatos con enfermedad renal crónica. Aunque tenemos gatitos con enfermedad renal, no es nuestra especialidad. Consulta la página de Facebook asociada al sitio web felinecrf.org y en groups.io.
¿El veterinario le dio líquidos? ¿Te dijo algo sobre que le dieras líquidos? Necesita comer y beber. Podría necesitar un medicamento contra las náuseas como ondansetrón o Cerenia, o algo para abrirle el apetito como Mirataz. El veterinario debería ayudarte a conseguir esos medicamentos. La dificultad para caminar podría deberse a un nivel bajo de potasio, lo que significa que necesitas un suplemento de potasio. Habla con el veterinario al respecto, ya que la suplementación debe hacerse con cuidado.
Si sus afecciones se tratan adecuadamente, podría mejorar. Pero no esperes, los gatos no pueden pasar mucho tiempo sin comer lo suficiente.
Hello @Kaathy
This is a forum for diabetic cat, not for cats with kidney disease. Did the vet mention anything about elevated blood glucose values? If not, there are better forums for cats with chronic kidney disease. Although we do have kitties here with kidney disease, it's not our expertise. Check facebook page associated with the felinecrf.org website and on groups.io.
Did the vet give her fluids? Did the vet say anything about you giving her fluids? She needs to eat and drink. She may need an anti nausea drug like ondansetron or Cerenia or something to help her appetite such as Mirataz. The vet should be able to help you get those medications. Difficulty walking could be low potassium which means a potassium supplement. Talk to the vet about that as supplementation must be done carefully.
If her conditions are treated properly, she may improve. But don't delay, cats can't go long without eating enough food.
mi gatita tiene casi 16 años y comenzó con vómitos y no recibía ni comida ni agua. La llevamos al veterinario para ver cual podría ser la causa de su malestar y la veterinaria nos dijo que lo más probable es que sea una insuficiencia renal, ya que al tocarla sentía que su riñón estaba inflamado y estaba deshidratada.
Durante ese tiempo le hicieron los exámenes de sangre y una ecografía para ver sus riñones, y el resultado de la ecografía es que solo tiene un riñón y que está "cansado", pero sus análisis de sangre salieron buenos, solo que tiene una anemia leve. Estuvo dos noches hospitalizada y sin querer comer, me la entregaron porque lo mas probable es que no quería comer porque se siente estresada con el encierro y con los otros animales.
La fuimos a buscar y llegó muy activa a la casa, andaba recorriendo pero con dificultad para caminar, se ha adelgazado donde no ha querido recibir comida. Durante su estadía en casa solo ha probado un poco la comidita, ya sin nauseas, pero a mi percepción con algo de reflujo y se nota un poco resfriada. Cabe mencionar que en casa lleva aproximadamente 30 horas, llegó activa y cariñosa pero se ha ido decayendo de nuevo.
Me podrían aconsejar qué hacer? No sé si tiene esperanza de vida a su edad
me da pena pensarlo, he intentado buscar información, siento que de la veterinaria no fue nada claro.Agradecería de su ayuda.
Translation to English follows:
My cat is almost 16 years old and started vomiting and wasn't receiving food or water. We took her to the vet to see what could be causing her discomfort, and the vet told us it was most likely kidney failure, since when I touched her, I could feel her kidney was swollen and she was dehydrated.
During that time, they did blood tests and an ultrasound to check her kidneys. The ultrasound showed she only has one kidney and that she's "tired." Her blood tests came back clear, except that she has mild anemia. She was hospitalized for two nights and refused to eat. They gave her to me because she most likely didn't want to eat because she feels stressed from being confined and the other animals.
We went to pick her up, and she arrived home very active, moving around but having difficulty walking. She's lost weight where she hasn't been eating. During her stay at home, she's only had a small amount of food, and no longer feels nauseous, but I'm aware she has some reflux and seems a bit sick. It's worth mentioning that she's been home for approximately 30 hours. She arrived active and affectionate, but she's been declining again.
Could you advise me on what to do? I don't know if she has a life expectancy at her age
It makes me sad to think about it. I've tried to find information, but I feel like the vet wasn't very clear about it.I would appreciate your help.
Mi respuesta en español
Hola @Kaathy
Este es un foro para gatos diabéticos, no para gatos con enfermedad renal. ¿El veterinario mencionó algo sobre niveles elevados de glucosa en sangre? Si no, hay mejores foros para gatos con enfermedad renal crónica. Aunque tenemos gatitos con enfermedad renal, no es nuestra especialidad. Consulta la página de Facebook asociada al sitio web felinecrf.org y en groups.io.
¿El veterinario le dio líquidos? ¿Te dijo algo sobre que le dieras líquidos? Necesita comer y beber. Podría necesitar un medicamento contra las náuseas como ondansetrón o Cerenia, o algo para abrirle el apetito como Mirataz. El veterinario debería ayudarte a conseguir esos medicamentos. La dificultad para caminar podría deberse a un nivel bajo de potasio, lo que significa que necesitas un suplemento de potasio. Habla con el veterinario al respecto, ya que la suplementación debe hacerse con cuidado.
Si sus afecciones se tratan adecuadamente, podría mejorar. Pero no esperes, los gatos no pueden pasar mucho tiempo sin comer lo suficiente.
Hello @Kaathy
This is a forum for diabetic cat, not for cats with kidney disease. Did the vet mention anything about elevated blood glucose values? If not, there are better forums for cats with chronic kidney disease. Although we do have kitties here with kidney disease, it's not our expertise. Check facebook page associated with the felinecrf.org website and on groups.io.
Did the vet give her fluids? Did the vet say anything about you giving her fluids? She needs to eat and drink. She may need an anti nausea drug like ondansetron or Cerenia or something to help her appetite such as Mirataz. The vet should be able to help you get those medications. Difficulty walking could be low potassium which means a potassium supplement. Talk to the vet about that as supplementation must be done carefully.
If her conditions are treated properly, she may improve. But don't delay, cats can't go long without eating enough food.
