u/BoardSpecial157

I posted a few days ago that my orange tabby had been three days in the kitty ER on IV, creatinine almost 10, discharged at 4.8.

I took him back to my regular vet this morning for bloodwork, new weight and food. The good news is that his creatinine is 2.8, way lower than either of us anticipated. The bad news is he has lost 3 ounces since discharge two weeks ago.

My vet advised getting any kind of food into him, it’s most important that he gain weight. We are starting him on a different appetite stimulator called mirataz, and I am off to buy fancy feast. She said once I find something he eats consistently we will add a phosphate binder to it. So fingers crossed I can get my picky guy to eat something.

We are sticking with 100 mL of fluid every evening. We’ll watch that closely because he has a mild heart murmur.

The sub has been so helpful. Thank you.

A few questions for this very knowledgeable and supportive group.

My 15 year-old orange tabby was hospitalized for renal failure and in the kitty ICU for three days. His creatinine was almost 10 when he went in, it was five when he was discharged. I now give him 100 ml of fluids every day. He also gets chemo for myeloma which has been in remission for a year. (When we went to the ER that was what I thought was wrong.)

The ER vet recommended I go back to my regular vet in a week for testing but I’m unsure what information I’m going to gain that will matter so soon after his hospitalization. And going to the vet stresses him out. What would you do?

Any tips tricks to get him to eat renal food? I have tried many kinds. He’s eating a quality cat food but I’m sure it’s high in protein and phosphorus. The vet said getting him to eat and gain weight is most important so I let him eat as much as he wants.

I just read a post where someone said they warm up the fluids. I’ve given fluids to other cats and I’ve never done this or been directed to do it by my vet. Is this common? He’s pretty easy to give fluids to.

Thanks in advance. I love my Mr. Hugo. He is pure sweetness with an adorable orange tabby goofiness. I just want him to have the highest quality of life possible given his age and health problems.

What is most common for small, 2-4 unit buildings where the RLTO does not apply? Do most rentals have an application fee, and a separate move-in fee or security deposit? Given the market, wouldn’t that result in collecting a bunch of application fees that you then have to return? Full disclosure, I’m a landlord and I have been renting through referrals for years. First time going out on the market in a long time and much has changed in the Chicago rental landscape.