IF you think your cat has gotten into something toxic, get him/her to the vet quickly, as this may be reversible. 

The following are only a few of the medications used to treat CKD. A phosphrous binder and a potassium supplement needs no prescription.  However, a veterinarian MUST give proper dosing for any medication given to your pet.

 

The most common treatments are:  

   1) When the creatinine is above 6, the first step is a hospital stay for about 3-5 days.  During this time, they will receive IV fluids.  Blood work will be retested and if numbers have come down to normal (or close to), your pet will be released from the hospital with a regime to follow.  That regime may include the following:

 

  ~ Subcutaneous Fluids (Subqs).  The dose given will be determined by your vet, and goes according to the cat's weight and creatinine level.  A general rule of thumb is:

 

                    ~  8 to 10 lbs give 100 mls per day

                    ~  11 to 14 lbs give 125 mls per day

                    ~  15 lbs give 150 mls per day 

 

Below 8 lbs, give 50 to 80 mls per day.  It is always best to give daily, so there i  is even hydration.  Your veterinarian will give you the proper dose.  

   

   2) Phosphorus binders:  When the phosphorus level reaches 5 or 6, a phosphorus binder must be started. The best to give is aluminum hydroxide because it works faster, while the others are calcium based and will increase the calcium level in the blood work.  Where to buy it?  Thriving Pets because they have the purest.  Their link is:  https://thrivingpets.com/

Should you need to email them, send to the attention of Chris or Ian (the owners).  They are very quick responding and most helpful in their answers.  

 

   3) Potassium supplements:  ONLY if the potassium level is LOW in the blood work.         Link for a good one is:  https://amzn.to/3DMJAb9

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   4) Mirtazapine:  This is an appetite stimulant.  A prescription is required and the vet          would give you a dose.

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