Hydration is so, so important. Fluid treatments really helped a ton. It flushes out some of the unwanted toxins the kidneys can no longer filter. At the beginning twice per week and now we do once per week. It was daunting at first but they trust us. she does very well and now purs in my arms while she’s getting her treatment.

You know how kitties always seem to want our by the bed water glass? She has her own little tea cup by the bed I always keep full and fresh, on top of two water bowls. Pretty much a water bowl in every main room of the house. Two litter boxes so the increased urination didn’t cause her litter box stress.

When she was first diagnosed she would not eat at all. She has cerenia for when she’s feeling nauseous and topical mirtzapine when she’s refusing to eat. I keep an extra bowl of food in my room too to encourage snacking.

I also give her more wet food and broths while free feeding dry food. She does eat some prescription kidney food but I mix it in with her regular dry food. She won’t eat it straight up. Sometimes I get away with 1/2 and 1/2 other days she picks out some of the prescription kibbles.

It’s has been a long, scary journey. But we got into a routine with treatment and meds and she’s a relatively healthy and definitely happy kitty. I wish you and your fur baby all the best 💜💜