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Our sweet & beautiful 18 year old cat (Herschel) has advancing kidney disease, and related urinary, constipation and severe dehydration issues. Recently, after 4-5 days of unsuccessfully straining to have a bowel movement, we brought him to our vet on Monday morning 8/24. Fortunately she was able to resolve the immediate crisis with an enema procedure and we've been treating him with a daily 1ml dose of lactulose (helps). The test readings in the red (high) on the CDP Panel were AMY 1761, CRE 3.1, BUN 41, while the HEM Panel revealed abnormally low results for MCHC 27.4, PLT 242.
For a long time now, we've been feeding him mostly a raw diet (Instinct and Primal brands) with some canned food mixed in (Wellness brand) and a cat treat (Orijen brand) which entices him to eat. In addition, over the last few months, we've been adding Wild Blueberry powder, Barley Grass Juice Powder, Spirulina, and Vitamin C (Vimergy brand). We also typically add 3 drops of Constipation Relief (HawaiiPharm), and a very small amount of Wild Salmon oil. In one of the meals during the day, we also add 3 drops of B-12. His weight is good (~12 lbs).
He gets extremely stressed when placed in a car to the vet, resulting in high blood pressure readings at the vet. The vet has prescribed Gabapentin prior to a next visit (any thoughts on that medication?). We avoid medications and traditional medical approaches in our own lives, and as such, extend that to our cats. We are looking for suggestions on homeopathic remedies or other alternative treatments (without taking him anywhere) that can help him with the above set of health issues. We are brand new to the HA! Forum and appreciate any and all help, Al and Cyndy
For a long time now, we've been feeding him mostly a raw diet (Instinct and Primal brands) with some canned food mixed in (Wellness brand) and a cat treat (Orijen brand) which entices him to eat. In addition, over the last few months, we've been adding Wild Blueberry powder, Barley Grass Juice Powder, Spirulina, and Vitamin C (Vimergy brand). We also typically add 3 drops of Constipation Relief (HawaiiPharm), and a very small amount of Wild Salmon oil. In one of the meals during the day, we also add 3 drops of B-12. His weight is good (~12 lbs).
He gets extremely stressed when placed in a car to the vet, resulting in high blood pressure readings at the vet. The vet has prescribed Gabapentin prior to a next visit (any thoughts on that medication?). We avoid medications and traditional medical approaches in our own lives, and as such, extend that to our cats. We are looking for suggestions on homeopathic remedies or other alternative treatments (without taking him anywhere) that can help him with the above set of health issues. We are brand new to the HA! Forum and appreciate any and all help, Al and Cyndy
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