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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

As mentioned in the earlier post, I decided to take Ginger and Tabs to get a geriatric check-up at the new vet’s this evening. This clinic is much, much nearer to our home, so in case of emergencies, it would be faster to reach them. Also, it saves me a lot of travelling time. I’ll…

I don’t want to leave any stone unturned with Indy. His kidney readings are off the roof and he remains clinically well enough. I just need to know if I’ve missed anything or there are other options that I could try for Indy. So I found out that there’s a vet much nearer to our…