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Meowmee

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11. Our nearly 17 kitty
Mon Mar 19, 2018, 04:06 AM
Mar 2018

Is also dealing with a lot, heart, kidney and liver issues. You can give fluids for the kidneys, but be careful because it can be bad for congestive heart disease. She stopped fluids completely and she’s much better now. She is still happy and enjoying her life after a lot so I’m so grateful to have her with us. A water fountain can help as well as soft food , but we let her eat whatever she wants of the brands. She was on grain free. An appetite stimulant, is a good idea, she is on Cyproheptadine now and it has helped her. Cerenia and or Pepcid for nausea, pumpkin for constipation. A probiotic may help but basically let him eat whatever soft food he wants and get him to drink more plus the appetite stimulant. saccharomyces boulardii is great for diarrhea. If he has liver problems, denamarin and ursodiol are miracles and life saving. I’d look into natural treatment for hypothyroid in cats too if possible. Hugs to your kitty and family.

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Try posting in the Pets Group -- eppur_se_muova Mar 2018 #1
Thanks, my mistake SCantiGOP Mar 2018 #7
Good luck with your kitty. I know it hurts to lose one. eppur_se_muova Mar 2018 #9
Not really a diet suggestion, but TDale313 Mar 2018 #2
Go easy on the protein Phoenix61 Mar 2018 #3
I recently found a new vet stopwastingmymoney Mar 2018 #4
Old cats PSPS Mar 2018 #5
My old kitty was 18 with failing kidneys and the vet suggested procon Mar 2018 #6
Thanks for all the advice SCantiGOP Mar 2018 #8
My cat is 14, and hyperthyroid... Kindnesscostszero Mar 2018 #10
Our nearly 17 kitty Meowmee Mar 2018 #11
So sad for your family. Laffy Kat Mar 2018 #12
I dont know you SCantiGOP Mar 2018 #13
It hits home. Please keep us posted. Laffy Kat Mar 2018 #14
For a while my elderly cat liked meat-flavored baby food raccoon Mar 2018 #15
My (late) elderly cat loved that too crazycatlady Apr 2018 #17
Delectables cat food Skittles Apr 2018 #16
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