My cat Scoop has been sick for awhile. Got a call from the Vet earlier tonight, saying he has kidney failure and wants to see him on Monday to see how bad it is. I love my old boy, so much!! I don't want to lose him but deep down, I know I will.

Oh, TLC, that is so hard. I am so very very sorry to hear this. Gentle hugs to you and Scoop. We will pray for you both.

Prayers heading up for you and Scoop.

Thank you! I need Monday to get here, so we can see how bad it is now.

I am sorry, TLC. I lost a cat to kidney failure three years ago and still miss him. I hope you will receive more positive news on Monday.

Yes, have had the kidney failure thing also. So sorry to hear this. I hope Scoop can be helped. How old is he TLC?

Sorry to hear that TLC. The only cat I ever had I lost to that when he was just a few years old.

Ana

That happened to my Polly in 2009. She was 12.

Sorry to hear that.Prayers for you and Scoop.

So sorry to hear about scoop TLC. My heart goes out to you. Prayers on the way.

TLC, prayers for you and Scoop on the way. Hugs

I'm sorry, Trudy.
Hugs to you and Scoop.

So sorry to hear that news, TLC

I send you and Scoop my very best

Sending HUGS and prayers!!!!

HUGS
Nan

Thanks so much everyone. I'm thinking when they were treating him for intestine problems, the meds caused his kidneys to fail. He's around 10-12 maybe older, my daughter brought him over as a stray. We'll be taking him to the Vet on Monday to find out how bad it is but its not looking good. We couldn't get him to eat his prescription food for about 3 days, I gave that up and giving him, what he likes and he's always drinking water.

Prayers for you and the kitty. I know the kidney failure bit. Sad, but there are treatments if the Vet thinks it will help. Hang in there.

Thanks Sorta Blonde. We'll find out on Monday, how bad it is etc. I taught him how to kiss, he'll face down a bit and I kiss him on his head and sometimes, he'll let me kiss him on the mouth.

An update on Scoop. I've decided to have the vet teach us how to do the Sub Q treatments at home, to keep him hydrated and give him the best life he can have. Thanks to Ana, for getting me to think in the right direction on his treatment.

The sub-cutaneous injections of fluid are very easy to give as long as kitty tolerates them. Good luck!

I really wish you both the best. I also have a cat right now with kidney problems. He has a stone (that's what we call it here anyway) in one of them and it's something that he will have for a while. The only thing to do now is give the necessary food and make sure he does the things he's supposed to do.
The food thing is hard, I know. My Max is very hard to please, but my vet says that they will eat when they're hungry. I know that this isn't written in stone, but if they're somewhat healthy, they probably won't starve themselves on purpose. When that happens it's probably due to not feeling well.

Anyway, there are a brand that vets sells, that is very tasty if they stop eating all together. Hill's a/d I think. I forced fed my Max this when he didn't eat and was feeling sick. That triggered his appetite and then he ate regular food. The vet also mentioned that they might like some Omega-3 oil on their food. That's a special oil for cats. Didn't work here though lol, but you never know.
I do understand that the food is extremely important for their kidneys, so I hope that it all goes well with that.

My very best thoughts to you both!

TLC

Ana

Big hugs.

It's always hard when our babies are hurting.

All the best for tending to your pet, TLC

Thanks everyone. Not letting him go without a fight.