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shafir posted on Jun 08, 2011 6:12:10 AM - Report post

hey everyone, i just went to the vet to check on my cat. he seems weak since yesterday. i checked and he turned out to have kidney failure! he has little chance of living and i could only pray.. i love him so much and he's different from all the other cats! sadness...

god i hate you... the good die young and you let the bad guys live... i love him so much and he is only almost 2 years! does anyone know how to cure him? i love him so much and i would give my life just to save him! he's my only true friend!!

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DABhand posted on Jun 08, 2011 7:38:05 AM - Report post

There is feline dialysis, but I think it is expensive, dunno why since its practically the same equipment that humans have to use, but of course more delicately for cats due to size etc.

IIRC it is called Peritoneal dialysis, it is not painful to the cat and is easy to do.

I am surprised your vet never recommended this. Suggest a different vet.

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shafir posted on Jun 08, 2011 7:45:08 AM - Report post

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originally posted by DABhand

There is feline dialysis, but I think it is expensive, dunno why since its practically the same equipment that humans have to use, but of course more delicately for cats due to size etc.

IIRC it is called Peritoneal dialysis, it is not painful to the cat and is easy to do.

I am surprised your vet never recommended this. Suggest a different vet.

both his kidneys are gone. they dont have the equipment to heal him. curse this place!!! i could only pray for his recovery or he may live longer

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dbhackerz posted on Jun 08, 2011 8:03:12 AM - Report post

How bad! Don't lose your hope. He will be fine.

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DABhand posted on Jun 08, 2011 8:06:51 AM - Report post

There is transplants for pets also, perhaps look into that also.

With one kidney and a bit of dialysis he may pull through, but it will have to be done very soon of course, without kidneys there is no urine making process to clean out his system.

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toreador posted on Jun 08, 2011 3:43:59 PM - Report post

Like DABhand suggested go to a different vet. Search for an animal clinic as well. Hopefully he can get through it.

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Vonfuzzball posted on Jun 08, 2011 5:13:13 PM - Report post

This is why I haven't got myself a pet yet, if something happens I would more than likely not be able to afford the vet bills and would probably resort to lending money from some shady characters.

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DABhand posted on Jun 08, 2011 7:06:53 PM - Report post

I know in the UK some vets allow a payment scheme, so you can pay in monthly installments.

Not sure where the OP is from, but a message to the OP, I know it may sound cruel at first but if transplants are not an option I would suggest putting him to sleep, at least he wont have to go through the pain he may be suffering.

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