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12 year old cat with Renal Failure

Hello! My 12 year old female cat had a blood test & urianalysis done a few days ago that indicated she has renal failure. This is her only medical condition and has been showing signs of renal failure for approx. 2-3 years (drinking alot, occasionally peeing somewhere she shouldn't) I really need some advice on treatment.

Her levels that were too high:
BUN: 92 MG
CREA: 4.2 MG
PHOS: 7.9 MG
CA: 11.7 MG
pH(ven): 7.60

Her levels that were too low:
PCO2(ven) 25 mmHg
tCO2(ven): 23.5 mmol/L

The urianalysis confirmed that her urine was diluted and unconcentrated.

My vet decided to put her on Epakitin (3/4 a gram twice a day) to absorb excess phosphate and Rehmannia 14 to stablize kidney function. I don't really know if Rehmannia 14 is a good idea or not. After a lot of research I've only found that it is commonly used for Cushing's Disease (which my cat doesnt have) & a kidney disorder that involves heating and cooling of the kidneys (which also isn't what my cat has). I don't see how it will stabilize her kidneys...

I personally beleive my cat should be on Rehmannia 8, Shut the Sluice Pill, or Azodyl. Then again, I'm not a vet and there could be a reason I'm not finding as to why he wants to use Rehmannia 14. I really need advice on what I should do... :(

Thank you for any advice!
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874521 tn?1424116797
hey hon you sure didn't post on the wrong site, we are so glad to have you with us!! and I sure hope you come back often to chat, update or learn....we love to try and help and give support if nothing else, I just sent you the other links so you could read up on whats been posted. I hope you can get some answers from Dr. Osborne...just may take awhile she's a busy lady.

I don't blame you for wanting a new Vet, at the very least they should be up on new treatments or be willing to do some research. With alot of support, your kitty shouldn't be given a death sentence....not without a fight. You can do some more reading on a site that I really like b/c it gives some good info....thats a start.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/the_pet_web_library.html

bless you both hon..♥Opus

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Thank you so much for your help! I will repost my concerns on the correct forum! Sorry for accidentally posting in the wrong forum :(

Both of those links are loads of help, thank you!
When my vet told me Epakitin, I said isn't the calcium part a problem? And he really didn't have an answer...looks like he just wanted to make some money off of me. To be honest, I really don't trust my vet at this point. At first my vet didn't even tell me medications/herbal treatments were available. He told me my cat had 3-4 months to live! I had to research when I got home and then present my information to him the next day.

I'm so sorry to read you lost your kitty to CRF, my heart goes out to you. <3
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874521 tn?1424116797
hi found a reference to Azodyl on Dr, Osbornes site...maybe of some help to you?

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Holistic-Care-For-Pets/Azodyl-and-Epakitin-Side-Effects/show/1048460
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874521 tn?1424116797
there is another member on here from France that does tons of research into CRF, she has posted on this topic indepth....I'm not necessarily agreeing with all she has posted but perhaps if you read thru all the material you may find something that is helpful....again I wish you the best of luck.

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Cats/After-being-cured-from-Chronic-Renal-Failure---convalescence-and-related-problems/show/1341949
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874521 tn?1424116797
I am so sorry we can't answer your medication questions on this forum, we are only pet owners ourselves and not Vets.
I do recommend you post your question on the Holistic forum and Dr. Osborne can perhaps help you.
I am so sorry to hear of your kitties health issues and bless you for being a good mommy and doing all you can you help.
Please feel free to come back anytime we'd love to know more and be of some support.

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Holistic-Care-For-Pets/show/374?camp=msc
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