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constipated cat with kidney disease
One of my older cats has kidney disease and is on a special diet (Hill's K/D canned and dry) along with Epakitin and Rubenal (Azodyl if I could get it down her-but can't). I keep water for her in several places and try to keep it fresh. The past 2 or 3 days I have not noticed any fecal activity. She urinates maybe 3 or 4 times a day that I know of. I have to use NutriCal on her food to get her to eat it, but my vet said it was ok. I am wondering if there is something else I can do about her constipation.
well good the constipation issue is good for the moment at least....do try the canned pumpkin in with her food that is a good source of fiber and should help alot.
I don't know much about metoclpramide other than its for normalizing stomach contractions. you can research on
www.1800petmeds.com/metoclopramide-product10210.html
or
www.marvistavet.com/html/body-cisapride/html
SEB (slippery elm bark) plan B.....is a very very good product for kitty to relieve tummy and GI tract issues in minutes!!!..............this is a VERY SAFE product with no known side effects.
the recipe is on
www.holisticat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3092
good luck to your poor little girl, I hope you can get this under control for her, please let us know ok
I don't know much about metoclpramide other than its for normalizing stomach contractions. you can research on
www.1800petmeds.com/metoclopramide-product10210.html
or
www.marvistavet.com/html/body-cisapride/html
SEB (slippery elm bark) plan B.....is a very very good product for kitty to relieve tummy and GI tract issues in minutes!!!..............this is a VERY SAFE product with no known side effects.
the recipe is on
www.holisticat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3092
good luck to your poor little girl, I hope you can get this under control for her, please let us know ok
Update- she is no longer constipated (after I used a disposable enema from the vet), but is now vomiting again. My poor girl is trying SO hard --- I got metoclopramide today from the vet. I was going to try Pepcid Ac but she said it was good with CRF cats. I did however order some Slippery Elm Bark for plan B.
She just absolutely does NOT want to eat. I am feeding her often with Nutri-Cal and however much K/D or Fancy Feast or A/D I can get mixed in. She seems to be able to lick the gel out even if i mix it up! Will she ever get her sense of smell or appetite back?
Has anyone used that medicine? I am curious to see if it has helped.
thanks!
She just absolutely does NOT want to eat. I am feeding her often with Nutri-Cal and however much K/D or Fancy Feast or A/D I can get mixed in. She seems to be able to lick the gel out even if i mix it up! Will she ever get her sense of smell or appetite back?
Has anyone used that medicine? I am curious to see if it has helped.
thanks!
I gave my cats the lactose free milk. If I found they're pooing a bit hard then I gave them some normal full cream milk or the food contains "cheese". The stool become soft. Even can be runny if too much dairy products. I don't know if it's the right way to do or not?
I also got a 12 years old male cat has CRF. He is on Fortekor 2.5mg daily. He only came home and eat. After eating 3 x 85g Fancy Feast, he wants to go out. He don't like the 6 months old female ***** (this stay home, no out door yet). I never see him poo or vee. I also never see him drink water! He is very skinny but always want to fight with the young ***** at home (show he is strong)!
Last week, he caught a mice/rat at night in the garden. I only see his mouth full of something. I asked him to release. He looked at me and ran away. I use to teach him not allow to catch birds, rats etc... Otherwise he's not allowed to go out. Now I thought he's ill so let him go for "wild" and hope he'll getting better. "YES"! He shows he can catch mice/rat outside..... NOT ILL !
I also got a 12 years old male cat has CRF. He is on Fortekor 2.5mg daily. He only came home and eat. After eating 3 x 85g Fancy Feast, he wants to go out. He don't like the 6 months old female ***** (this stay home, no out door yet). I never see him poo or vee. I also never see him drink water! He is very skinny but always want to fight with the young ***** at home (show he is strong)!
Last week, he caught a mice/rat at night in the garden. I only see his mouth full of something. I asked him to release. He looked at me and ran away. I use to teach him not allow to catch birds, rats etc... Otherwise he's not allowed to go out. Now I thought he's ill so let him go for "wild" and hope he'll getting better. "YES"! He shows he can catch mice/rat outside..... NOT ILL !
SORRY ME AGAIN.
perhaps if it gets too intimidating for you, that is the site that also recommended the pet food from WELLNESS the canned TURKEY for renal issues.
Wellness I've never used but it is a very good food, NO grains and fewer additives.
Than again if your kitty is eating the Hills K/D alright, it may be best for him to stay with the one he's ACCEPTED, it can be so easy to turn a sick kitty OFF foods in general... I just hate to mess with a kitty with such severe problems already.(have I confused you enough?)
just do tons of reading honey and talking with a helpful Vet that will help you make some decisions.
perhaps if it gets too intimidating for you, that is the site that also recommended the pet food from WELLNESS the canned TURKEY for renal issues.
Wellness I've never used but it is a very good food, NO grains and fewer additives.
Than again if your kitty is eating the Hills K/D alright, it may be best for him to stay with the one he's ACCEPTED, it can be so easy to turn a sick kitty OFF foods in general... I just hate to mess with a kitty with such severe problems already.(have I confused you enough?)
just do tons of reading honey and talking with a helpful Vet that will help you make some decisions.
good for you dear!!
the best site for homemade recipes are on the site I'll send you.
I went to the cooked pork diet, because Nemo wouldn't eat the raw.
If you do searching on this site it will give brand names of all the supplements needed, have to be careful so as not to buy ones with alot of sodium or extra additives, yes it does get complicated.
I started slow, added taurine first as this is so important.
than added Vit E (the natural d-alfa..yes in people form)
Vit A,
Vit. D
all these are also in the people vitamins, they recommend. Natural Source brands or Thorne. ...some others if you read.
need to be very careful with these 3 as they are 'fat-soluable' and do NOT give to much.
Vit. B from Thorne also, I don't have that here so I am still searching other suppliers for the best. they recommend Jarrow, however some said its smelly and cats will refuse to eat when mixed in their food(?)
the egg shell powder is calcium and easy to bake and crush from your own eggs.
gelatin is for cartlidge(people form)
the canned pumpkin, I was buying the wrong one. I got pumpkin pie mix, however found out today it has to be without the spices therefore 'plain pumpkin' apparently also avail in groc food section.
Found out squash either canned or fresh (cook and puree) is also good for constipation.
Dulse is a trace mineral, I found this at my health foods store.
to just give it a try, I started with cubing a raw pork chop, seared it in xtr virgin olive oil and he loves it.....the rawer the better, its good for their teeth and gums to chew on!
p.s. just trying this once or twice is ok, but if you are going to switch totally to a homemade diet please do the transition slowly so kitty will get used to and therefore not get a tummy upset.
and b/c of kitties renal failure I would speak to my Vet first or consult with the holistic people on the site at least, to learn what is safest for him....there are some very indepth people there who have years of personal experience treating all sorts of ailments....they just blow me away with their knowledge, and what they can't answer they will lead you to the site that can.
the site is
www. holisticat.com
when you get to the board index, search in COOKED DIET RECIPES or RAW DIET RECIPES.... than more info in SUPPLEMENTS
this site you can read on for FREE or for $10 you can join than ask mega questions, they are so very helpful.
best to you both
the best site for homemade recipes are on the site I'll send you.
I went to the cooked pork diet, because Nemo wouldn't eat the raw.
If you do searching on this site it will give brand names of all the supplements needed, have to be careful so as not to buy ones with alot of sodium or extra additives, yes it does get complicated.
I started slow, added taurine first as this is so important.
than added Vit E (the natural d-alfa..yes in people form)
Vit A,
Vit. D
all these are also in the people vitamins, they recommend. Natural Source brands or Thorne. ...some others if you read.
need to be very careful with these 3 as they are 'fat-soluable' and do NOT give to much.
Vit. B from Thorne also, I don't have that here so I am still searching other suppliers for the best. they recommend Jarrow, however some said its smelly and cats will refuse to eat when mixed in their food(?)
the egg shell powder is calcium and easy to bake and crush from your own eggs.
gelatin is for cartlidge(people form)
the canned pumpkin, I was buying the wrong one. I got pumpkin pie mix, however found out today it has to be without the spices therefore 'plain pumpkin' apparently also avail in groc food section.
Found out squash either canned or fresh (cook and puree) is also good for constipation.
Dulse is a trace mineral, I found this at my health foods store.
to just give it a try, I started with cubing a raw pork chop, seared it in xtr virgin olive oil and he loves it.....the rawer the better, its good for their teeth and gums to chew on!
p.s. just trying this once or twice is ok, but if you are going to switch totally to a homemade diet please do the transition slowly so kitty will get used to and therefore not get a tummy upset.
and b/c of kitties renal failure I would speak to my Vet first or consult with the holistic people on the site at least, to learn what is safest for him....there are some very indepth people there who have years of personal experience treating all sorts of ailments....they just blow me away with their knowledge, and what they can't answer they will lead you to the site that can.
the site is
www. holisticat.com
when you get to the board index, search in COOKED DIET RECIPES or RAW DIET RECIPES.... than more info in SUPPLEMENTS
this site you can read on for FREE or for $10 you can join than ask mega questions, they are so very helpful.
best to you both
thanks everyone. I am just going to do my best with all the great information you gave. It seems one Mochie will be a little more perky than the next. I suppose it goes that way though. She is getting pumpkin in her food now, so I hope it continues to work as it seemed to yesterday and the day before. I gave her a washcloth bath and brushed her yesterday and she really acted like it felt good, so i am going to try to include that in her daily routine. I am going to see about making her own food, but I'd like to find a recipe that will work for me.They all seem long and complicated. I am assuming that a person just uses regular human supplements as I see nothing to indicate anything different. I want to just make a small amount to see if she will eat it on her own without having to hand feed her or add anything treats to it.
kellie, that site is really great!
again, thanks to everyone! Tori
kellie, that site is really great!
again, thanks to everyone! Tori
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