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Kidney issues advice please
- Thread starter madcatwoman
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kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
I'm glad he's doing better,topping up the vibes for him.x
madcatwoman
Mama Doe
He's eating grass dandelions and green veg really well but won't touch hay or pellets.
He's pooing loads but really tiny and dark.
Vet has provisionally discharged him. But wants him eating pellets and hay obviously.
Tried doing pellets in water and readigrass and 3 types of hay.
He played out in the sun yesterday
Any advice appreciated thanks
He's pooing loads but really tiny and dark.
Vet has provisionally discharged him. But wants him eating pellets and hay obviously.
Tried doing pellets in water and readigrass and 3 types of hay.
He played out in the sun yesterday
Any advice appreciated thanks
madcatwoman
Mama Doe
Forgot to say he's on baytril 2ml a day. For a week. Panucur on order as the vets is expensive and they asked me to wait a few days to see how He Was before getting some
Grass will be as beneficial as hay. I would make sure you don't overload his system with it too soon though if he's not used to having lots, in particular as it's new Spring grass and will be starting to get rich this time of the year. If he needs pellets to maintain his weight, I think you should start giving him top-up syringe feeds, either of pellets mixed with water or one of the recovery-type feeds.
It sounds as though he is doing well
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
Good update. While more hay is desirable, make changes slowly to keep him eating so he does not get Gut stasis.
Sending more vibes.
Sending more vibes.
madcatwoman
Mama Doe
Thank you so much. He's always eaten a bit of grass etc. I tend to grab a littke bit a couple of times a week. But i have increaaed it alot while he's been ill.
Good to know it's as beneficial as hay. I will try again with soft pellets today and if not I will syringe him when I can catch him lol. He's wise to the syringe now.
I'm scared of him stopping eating so don't want to just give him hay and pellets and say There you go. It's that or nothing in case he chooses nothing
Good to know it's as beneficial as hay. I will try again with soft pellets today and if not I will syringe him when I can catch him lol. He's wise to the syringe now.
I'm scared of him stopping eating so don't want to just give him hay and pellets and say There you go. It's that or nothing in case he chooses nothing
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
When my boy got diagnosed with CRF he stopped eating hay & nuggets. I got so many types of hay, fibre first type sticks but he just won't go there. My vet was not at all surprised.
I started a thread about diet & renal failure & it was others experience that wet & fresh food was preferred. I agree with Omi about syringe feeding - excellent way to get fluids in to him which is really important. Lots of vibes for Stan xx
I started a thread about diet & renal failure & it was others experience that wet & fresh food was preferred. I agree with Omi about syringe feeding - excellent way to get fluids in to him which is really important. Lots of vibes for Stan xx
madcatwoman
Mama Doe
Thank you.
We are waiting for the insurance to pay then the vet wants to repeat his bloods.
The feeling is it was acute kidney failure due to going over the weekend waiting for a dental.
He is slightly quiet but played out on the patio yesterday and did a bit of weeding for me!
I have seen him drink once. I know that's not alot but the bowl is going down but the cats share it too! Despite having their own.
I'm wetting veg and grass etc.
Blooming bunnies eh!
We are waiting for the insurance to pay then the vet wants to repeat his bloods.
The feeling is it was acute kidney failure due to going over the weekend waiting for a dental.
He is slightly quiet but played out on the patio yesterday and did a bit of weeding for me!
I have seen him drink once. I know that's not alot but the bowl is going down but the cats share it too! Despite having their own.
I'm wetting veg and grass etc.
Blooming bunnies eh!
Cuthbert&Dillon
Mama Doe
Topping up the vibes
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
tonibun;7147240[B said:
I agree. When I reconciled myself to Rudey not eating hay being because hay wasn't right for him I felt a lot better. It is a pain feeding them at this time of year when forage is scarce. Brambles are easily available though & good for fibre / digestion.
madcatwoman
Mama Doe
Please could you point me in the direction of the thread. Ive just given him 3ml of water, he wasnt impressed and has gone to thump in his box. Going to do a proper syringe feed in a bit. Really need his poo to be bigger than mouse droppings lol
madcatwoman
Mama Doe
Today hes had greens, celery and grass. Hes really enjoying the grass. I also buy a dried dandilion salad and hes had some of that. Hes eaten all day . His poo is slightly bigger and look a little less dried up. I got my hubby to come and look.
His litter tray has wood pellets then hay over the top and Ive checked and the wood pellets are wet so he has wee'd.
I wonder if the antibiotics are playing a part in how he feels/eats at the moment
. His litter tray has wood pellets then hay over the top and Ive checked and the wood pellets are wet so he has wee'd.
I wonder if the antibiotics are playing a part in how he feels/eats at the moment
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Today hes had greens, celery and grass. Hes really enjoying the grass. I also buy a dried dandilion salad and hes had some of that. Hes eaten all day . His poo is slightly bigger and look a little less dried up. I got my hubby to come and look
His litter tray has wood pellets then hay over the top and Ive checked and the wood pellets are wet so he has wee'd.
I wonder if the antibiotics are playing a part in how he feels/eats at the moment
They may be x
bunny momma
Wise Old Thumper
I am glad he is eating better today and his poos look better too. Your asking your husband to look at bunny poop made me smile. Now, I go one step beyond looking at the poo and attempt to determine the poo's consistency by crumbling it between my fingers. I did it at the vets and my vet offered me the use of the sink.
It is nice to hear he is making enough wee too.
I wish I could find dried dandelion salad. This week I had to go to three stores to locate some dandelion greens and the ones I finally found seem old.
Keep up the good work.
It is nice to hear he is making enough wee too.
I wish I could find dried dandelion salad. This week I had to go to three stores to locate some dandelion greens and the ones I finally found seem old.
Keep up the good work.
madcatwoman
Mama Doe
I get dandelion salad at Home Bargains. Itß in a clear packet and is 100% natural. It's less than £2 a bag
