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> Hi, Mitzy my sweet 16 yr old was just diagnosed as being in the early stages > of Renal Failure.

Hi Jo, Placing Mitzy on a diet that has lower levels of protein, yet a high quality protein and lower levels of sodium and phosphorus is essential to slow the progression of the disease.  She may need medications to stimulate red blood production, phosphate binders to keep this element out of the blood and drugs to control vomiting, if this is a problem. Supplementation with vitamins may also be useful. Long term success will depend mostly upon the success of the special diet in controlling the elevations in waste products and phosphorus in the blood. Some cats will benefit from the periodic administration of fluids to assist in flushing out these waste products before they have a chance to build to toxic levels. Periodic blood and urine tests should be employed to evaluate how she’s  responding to therapy. Ask your vet to design a special diet, including alternatives, for Mitzy if she’s fussy.  Veal and chicken are good sources of protein.  However, limit the diet to only one source of protein.  Always consult your vet before changing or modifying her diet. Good luck. Phil. — "Cats’ have no masters, just friends" Cat health info & more: http://maxshouse.com

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Hi, Mitzy my sweet 16 yr old was just diagnosed as being in the early stages of Renal Failure.  .  Her appitite hasn’t changed, BUT she is a very fussy fussy eater and  Mitz demands her meals on time.  About two years ago my Baby Boots was diagnosed with diabetes. We had the girls on Med-ical, they hated it.  I lost Boots 18 months ago.  Now Mitz has to be on a special diet and we have Hills k/d.  Guess what…. Mitz hates it and refuses to eat.  I did not give it to her straight from the can, I mixed it with her own, I have tried heating it up and she refuses to go near it.  Since she loves tuna, I talked to her Dr. about mixing a little with her food.  She said it was more important to get her to eat, but it wasnt the best thing.  Of course I bought sodium reduced and packed in water.  What I would like to do is make her food.  I have one recipe with liver and boiled egg, but I would like a couple just in case.  This is a new idea of mine and I am just starting to research it.  If anyone has had a simular experience and has any advise, Please share it. Thanks Jo.

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> Hi, Mitzy my sweet 16 yr old was just diagnosed as being in the early stages > of Renal Failure.

Hi Jo, Placing Mitzy on a diet that has lower levels of protein, yet a high quality protein and lower levels of sodium and phosphorus is essential to slow the progression of the disease.  She may need medications to stimulate red blood production, phosphate binders to keep this element out of the blood and drugs to control vomiting, if this is a problem. Supplementation with vitamins may also be useful. Long term success will depend mostly upon the success of the special diet in controlling the elevations in waste products and phosphorus in the blood. Some cats will benefit from the periodic administration of fluids to assist in flushing out these waste products before they have a chance to build to toxic levels. Periodic blood and urine tests should be employed to evaluate how she’s  responding to therapy. Ask your vet to design a special diet, including alternatives, for Mitzy if she’s fussy.  Veal and chicken are good sources of protein.  However, limit the diet to only one source of protein.  Always consult your vet before changing or modifying her diet. Good luck. Phil. — "Cats’ have no masters, just friends" Cat health info & more: http://maxshouse.com

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Hi, Mitzy my sweet 16 yr old was just diagnosed as being in the early stages of Renal Failure.  .  Her appitite hasn’t changed, BUT she is a very fussy fussy eater and  Mitz demands her meals on time.  About two years ago my Baby Boots was diagnosed with diabetes. We had the girls on Med-ical, they hated it.  I lost Boots 18 months ago.  Now Mitz has to be on a special diet and we have Hills k/d.  Guess what…. Mitz hates it and refuses to eat.  I did not give it to her straight from the can, I mixed it with her own, I have tried heating it up and she refuses to go near it.  Since she loves tuna, I talked to her Dr. about mixing a little with her food.  She said it was more important to get her to eat, but it wasnt the best thing.  Of course I bought sodium reduced and packed in water.  What I would like to do is make her food.  I have one recipe with liver and boiled egg, but I would like a couple just in case.  This is a new idea of mine and I am just starting to research it.  If anyone has had a simular experience and has any advise, Please share it. Thanks Jo.

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> Hi, Mitzy my sweet 16 yr old was just diagnosed as being in the early stages > of Renal Failure.

Hi Jo, Placing Mitzy on a diet that has lower levels of protein, yet a high quality protein and lower levels of sodium and phosphorus is essential to slow the progression of the disease.  She may need medications to stimulate red blood production, phosphate binders to keep this element out of the blood and drugs to control vomiting, if this is a problem. Supplementation with vitamins may also be useful. Long term success will depend mostly upon the success of the special diet in controlling the elevations in waste products and phosphorus in the blood. Some cats will benefit from the periodic administration of fluids to assist in flushing out these waste products before they have a chance to build to toxic levels. Periodic blood and urine tests should be employed to evaluate how she’s  responding to therapy. Ask your vet to design a special diet, including alternatives, for Mitzy if she’s fussy.  Veal and chicken are good sources of protein.  However, limit the diet to only one source of protein.  Always consult your vet before changing or modifying her diet. Good luck. Phil. — "Cats’ have no masters, just friends" Cat health info & more: http://maxshouse.com

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Hi, Mitzy my sweet 16 yr old was just diagnosed as being in the early stages of Renal Failure.  .  Her appitite hasn’t changed, BUT she is a very fussy fussy eater and  Mitz demands her meals on time.  About two years ago my Baby Boots was diagnosed with diabetes. We had the girls on Med-ical, they hated it.  I lost Boots 18 months ago.  Now Mitz has to be on a special diet and we have Hills k/d.  Guess what…. Mitz hates it and refuses to eat.  I did not give it to her straight from the can, I mixed it with her own, I have tried heating it up and she refuses to go near it.  Since she loves tuna, I talked to her Dr. about mixing a little with her food.  She said it was more important to get her to eat, but it wasnt the best thing.  Of course I bought sodium reduced and packed in water.  What I would like to do is make her food.  I have one recipe with liver and boiled egg, but I would like a couple just in case.  This is a new idea of mine and I am just starting to research it.  If anyone has had a simular experience and has any advise, Please share it. Thanks Jo.

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