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In reply to the discussion: We have a 19 year old cat with renal failure (chronic kidney disease). [View all]oldtime dfl_er
(7,057 posts)3. Moppet is beautiful!
She's lovely! She sounds a lot like my 17 year old Cali, who is also suffering thyroid disease. We have found she loves those "lickable" sticks of cat treat (one brand is called Churru), and sometimes we can get her to eat a pill hidden in some of that. Also, we use Tiki Cat soft treats, they work really well for hiding pills in although we have to break up the pills pretty small.
It's so hard to let go. My partner says Cali will "let us know when it's time" and I suppose that's true. She still seeks affection, attempts to play a little, and thankfully she still has an appetite. But we know time is limited.
My thoughts are with you and Moppet.
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We have a 19 year old cat with renal failure (chronic kidney disease). [View all]
Niagara
Jul 2023
OP
Sometimes we need to verbalize in order to accept what we know. Moppet sure is a cutie!!!
Karadeniz
Jul 2023
#4
That's good stuff. As our cats got old and didn't eat well, we'd put a big dab on our finger...
patphil
Jul 2023
#25
Sweet baby is so lucky to have you. It sounds like you are doing it all. Peaceful vibes.
onecaliberal
Jul 2023
#9
The last time I had to send a cat to the Rainbow Bridge it was licer issues.
soldierant
Jul 2023
#29
my 1st male got iv injections for a long timme in 80's. hate his k/d food(refused dry food). had to
pansypoo53219
Jul 2023
#31