Month: December 2023

  • Indy to the vet’s (good news – kidney readings down!!)

    I can certainly do with some good news today…. And Indy delivered it! Today was Indy’s revisit at our regular vet’s after 10 days since we (1) reduced the subcut from 250ml to 200ml (too much fluids making the kidneys work harder?) and (2) stopped Kidney Support Gold (too much anti-oxidants?). This revisit was important…

  • RC Dental vs Greenies

    In short, RC Dental is cheaper than Greenies and the pellets are much bigger so it forces the cat to chew. It’s the chewing effect that mimics the brushing effect. Palatability-wise, our cats prefer Greenies, However, they are slowly acquiring the taste of RC Dental now. But a word of caution, though, RC Dental should…

  • Novel potential of use of Chitosan Oligosaccharide in PKD

    The journal article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7730275/ From the article: Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS), a natural polymer derived from chitosan, exerts several biological activities including anti-inflammation, anti-tumor, anti-metabolic syndrome, and drug delivery enhancer. Since COS is vastly distributed to kidney and eliminated in urine, it may have a potential advantage as the therapeutics of kidney diseases. Polycystic kidney disease…

  • Tabs to the vet’s (polycystic kidney disease, PKD)

    I took Tabs for the kidney ultrasound today and also for other checks at our regular vet. This is going to be a long, long story. Tabs’ kidney condition:  The ultrasound was done and the vet was surprised to see MANY cysts in both Tabs’ kidneys, more on her left. This is totally and absolutely…

  • Tabs’ best case scenario

    I managed to discuss Tabs’ case with the new vet a little more and he has given me a possibility with hope. He reminded me that for Indy, way back in April 2019 (that’s four years ago), he had high creatinine too, and that’s what started his subcut, first on alternate days, then reduce to…

  • The serendipitous Cat’s Best Universal litter

    If you remember, I mistakenly bought a big pack of Cat’s Best Universal litter during my early post-Covid days. This litter is meant for rabbits, guinea pigs, parrots and also cats, but it doesn’t clump and it is not flushable. I only realised my mistake when I had cut open the pack and saw that…

  • Who is still sneezing?

    Now, let’s see. I heard Creamy sneeze once today during breakfast. But I’ve already laced the Porch Cats’ food with Vetri DMG. I think Akira and Kai are also still sneezing a teeny weeny bit, but already getting better. Kai is much better than Akira now. I have not heard Samantha sneeze this morning, so…

  • Tabs’ subcut and more reflections on her sudden CKD

    I managed to do Tabs’ subcut singlehandedly this morning. She just struggled a little bit during the poking, but she settled down quickly. What a good girl. I’m still very puzzled, and of course, very worried about Tabs’ sudden onset of CKD. As I reflected over her case and checked her previous kidney readings, yes,…

  • Tabs today

    I was in shock yesterday when Tabs was diagnosed with CKD. I really had not expected it at all. So I forgot to ask the vet which stage she is at. I had assumed it would be an early stage (1 or 2?). I managed to text the vet today. Based on the creatinine and…

  • Oh no….Samantha is sneezing now!!

    I wish it did not happen, but it did. With the close proximity between Samantha and Akira, I guess it’s not a surprise. Indra started sneezing a week ago, then Kai and Robin (at the Catio), then Creamy (from his own house!). This was followed by Akira and now….it’s Samantha. For Indra, Kai, Robin, Creamy…

  • Our Super Seniors and Seniors

    Our Super Seniors are Cow Mau (17 years 7 months) and Indy (15 years 7 months) and our seniors are Ginger and Tabs (both estimated at 13 years old). This is Indy after his subcut today. He’s such a good boy, really. Based on his kidney readings, Indy was already at Stage 4 of CKD…

  • Tabs, after the first subcut

    I am not imagining this. After the very first subcut, Tabs’ appetite has improved. So fast? Yes, I’m not imagining it. So the elevated creatinine and BUN must have been making her feel uncomfortable for weeks now, hence, the reduced appetite and tonight’s first ever 200ml subcut must have made her suddenly more comfortable with…

  • Neutering aid for 3 dogs in Balakong (Tong Yut Fun’s) & Updates

    We have fully sponsored RM540 for the neutering of these 3 female dogs. JoTong does her CNRM work with Mr Wong Woi Kan. Please be informed too that both the Mama Mays were infested with ticks when rescued and were only boarded for two days at the vet’s. But they were given tick treatment, ie.…

  • Let them graze! (and a discussion about canned food)

    I learnt something new from the vet today. I told him that Tabs often asks for snacks and the vet said, “Let them graze, because that’s their natural way of eating!” I was quite surprised because I thought they should only be fed twice a day, at fixed times (yes, proper meals) so that their…

  • Tabs to the new vet’s (early kidney disease and needs a heart scan)

    I won’t sugarcoat it or keep anyone in suspense here, Tabs has early kidney disease. I’m shocked. Tabs’ previous blood test results was done this September. It was just three months ago and everything was still normal. If I had not taken Tabs today, I would only have done the next blood test NEXT September…