Senior cat with kidney disease:

[MarijkeH]

can not remember 'BEAM' however am wanting to post this in the hope to have some idea of how to best help my 20yr 0ld cat with kidney disease.
His beam is very poor.
Type - Ginger
Name Henney
Age - 20
Wants to sleep all day.
Has lost weight
Is not interested in food - frozen organic raw whole animal.
wants only a little water, whereas, prior to this, he was crazy about his goat milk.
This has happened in the last few days. (when I was unable to spend much time with him)
Up until about a year or so ago, we were feeding our cats 'applaws' dry food in the morning and sardines at night. after recognizing that he had kidney disease (weight loss, excessive drinking) we changed his diet to the frozen organic, and extra loving.
From then on he appeared to flourish, was even chasing butterflies in the back yard.
Now I don't know what else to do , but give him lots of love.

Dr Jeff - Jean H

 

[Dr. Christina]

Giving lots of love is the most important thing you can do for Henny. Maybe sit outdoors, or by a window, if that is something he has loved.

Keep offering different foods, even the sardines he used to love.
Often Baby food is beloved. Dream treats from Wysong.
Try milk from a different goat farm, ice cream, cream, etc.

Be sure you are working with a holistic veterinarian. Fluids you give under the skin may help.

Schedule a consult with faculty member Gail Pope (brighthaven.org), who adopted elderly cats and many lived years after adoption. She is also an expert in hospice care, if this is Henny's time of being ready for transition.

Dr. Christina

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Hi Marijke!

I'm super sorry to hear about Henny's recent health challenge.

Since he was back to chasing butterflies, his vital force should be joyful and strong enough to help him back to playing and loving life.

Often Baby food is beloved.

Yes! Try a variety of different fresh foods. Lightly cooked is often more palatable than raw. Even canned foods like Fancy Feast:

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And as much playing, petting and purring as possible! He's a great candidate for the Happy Dance (search the forum for a recent post about it).

Even just beam your love to him, and tell him you love him as often as possible.

 

[MarijkeH]

Hi Marijke!

I'm super sorry to hear about Henny's recent health challenge.

Since he was back to chasing butterflies, his vital force should be joyful and strong enough to help him back to playing and loving life.

Yes! Try a variety of different fresh foods. Lightly cooked is often more palatable than raw. Even canned foods like Fancy Feast:

Buy Fancy Feast Cat Food Online | Low Prices, Fast Shipping | Pet Circle
gclid=CjwKCAjwzo2mBhAUEiwAf7wjksh3wYF42gexdXJGsQLglqWJmRVbipYzKKcTP1UNzICHTM-GXWn2zBoCNQcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

And as much playing, petting and purring as possible! He's a great candidate for the Happy Dance (search the forum for a recent post about it).

Even just beam your love to him, and tell him you love him as often as possible.

 

[MarijkeH]

Hi Marijke!

I'm super sorry to hear about Henny's recent health challenge.

Since he was back to chasing butterflies, his vital force should be joyful and strong enough to help him back to playing and loving life.

Yes! Try a variety of different fresh foods. Lightly cooked is often more palatable than raw. Even canned foods like Fancy Feast:

Buy Fancy Feast Cat Food Online | Low Prices, Fast Shipping | Pet Circle
gclid=CjwKCAjwzo2mBhAUEiwAf7wjksh3wYF42gexdXJGsQLglqWJmRVbipYzKKcTP1UNzICHTM-GXWn2zBoCNQcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

And as much playing, petting and purring as possible! He's a great candidate for the Happy Dance (search the forum for a recent post about it).

Even just beam your love to him, and tell him you love him as often as possible.

 

[MarijkeH]

Henney is flourishing at the moment, Loves his 'Fancy Feast' and seems satisfied with the petting and loving.
Heart felt gratitude for this space ?

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[Dr. Jeff]

That's wonderful to hear Marijke. Keep doing what you're doing!

 

[MarijkeH]

That's wonderful to hear Marijke. Keep doing what you're doing!

Hi Question ... is there a gentle product (maybe homeopathy) to detox cats?
Also, I was led to believe that a cat with kidney disease requires a certain diet to 'thrive' (to my understanding, that was what he was being fed, and now turns his nose up when this food is placed before him) Would you have any suggestions on how these issues can be resolved in the long run?

 

[Dr. Christina]

First - the way to resolve the kidney issues and appetite in the long run is to create a holistic health care team (lesson 5 in the 101 class and the find a vet article). Homeopathic vet, even by phone, chiropractor, massage, energy treatments by yourself - all are needed. Happiness protocol, etc.

Second - feeding. for decades, we were taught to feed a low protein diet to dogs and cats with kidney disease. @Dr. Jeff and @Dr. Jean Hofve can give you details on why.

Once we began with homeopathy, we discovered that feeding FRESH protein did not further stress the kidneys, and actually helped them heal. One example from the early 90s. A homeopathic vet had a cat with kidney disease who was sort of hanging in there. she decided to include that cat as she fed a new diet to all her cats. It was one of the first raw meat diets, mostly made of cartilage and other meats (I forget the name, now). Once starting that, her cat thrived and went on to live a longer life!

There are specific foods that are support to nourish the kidneys (kidney beans, for one), however many cats, until energy healing gets them really hungry again, won't eat them. Most important is for the cats to eat, so offer everything. There are lots of posts about getting cats to eat here on the forum. Baby food, fancy feast, hot food, cold food, A/D (yes it is a yukky prescription diet but it can help get non-eaters started), roasted chicken from the deli (not sure why it is so appetizing), yogurt, ice cream, oysters, etc.

finally, de-tox. Frankly, IMO I would avoid thinking about "detox". Instead, do HMDM. Goal is to rebalance the energy field. Research is to individualize your thinking by listing all the symptoms now and in the past, responses to all treatments (be good to download the Healthy Cat Journal). Make a list of all treatments you may want to try. Step 3 - paws, and decide on your action plan. Try it for a few days to a few weeks and re-evaluate - cure, palliation, or suppression (if not clear on these words - search both on forum and home site). Then go through the steps again.

And your steps so far are great as, mostly, Henney is flourishing. There will be ups and downs, even when working with a holistic vet.

Dr. christina

 

[MarijkeH]

First - the way to resolve the kidney issues and appetite in the long run is to create a holistic health care team (lesson 5 in the 101 class and the find a vet article). Homeopathic vet, even by phone, chiropractor, massage, energy treatments by yourself - all are needed. Happiness protocol, etc.

Second - feeding. for decades, we were taught to feed a low protein diet to dogs and cats with kidney disease. @Dr. Jeff and @Dr. Jean Hofve can give you details on why.

Once we began with homeopathy, we discovered that feeding FRESH protein did not further stress the kidneys, and actually helped them heal. One example from the early 90s. A homeopathic vet had a cat with kidney disease who was sort of hanging in there. she decided to include that cat as she fed a new diet to all her cats. It was one of the first raw meat diets, mostly made of cartilage and other meats (I forget the name, now). Once starting that, her cat thrived and went on to live a longer life!

There are specific foods that are support to nourish the kidneys (kidney beans, for one), however many cats, until energy healing gets them really hungry again, won't eat them. Most important is for the cats to eat, so offer everything. There are lots of posts about getting cats to eat here on the forum. Baby food, fancy feast, hot food, cold food, A/D (yes it is a yukky prescription diet but it can help get non-eaters started), roasted chicken from the deli (not sure why it is so appetizing), yogurt, ice cream, oysters, etc.

finally, de-tox. Frankly, IMO I would avoid thinking about "detox". Instead, do HMDM. Goal is to rebalance the energy field. Research is to individualize your thinking by listing all the symptoms now and in the past, responses to all treatments (be good to download the Healthy Cat Journal). Make a list of all treatments you may want to try. Step 3 - paws, and decide on your action plan. Try it for a few days to a few weeks and re-evaluate - cure, palliation, or suppression (if not clear on these words - search both on forum and home site). Then go through the steps again.

And your steps so far are great as, mostly, Henney is flourishing. There will be ups and downs, even when working with a holistic vet.

First - the way to resolve the kidney issues and appetite in the long run is to create a holistic health care team (lesson 5 in the 101 class and the find a vet article). Homeopathic vet, even by phone, chiropractor, massage, energy treatments by yourself - all are needed. Happiness protocol, etc.

Second - feeding. for decades, we were taught to feed a low protein diet to dogs and cats with kidney disease. @Dr. Jeff and @Dr. Jean Hofve can give you details on why.

Once we began with homeopathy, we discovered that feeding FRESH protein did not further stress the kidneys, and actually helped them heal. One example from the early 90s. A homeopathic vet had a cat with kidney disease who was sort of hanging in there. she decided to include that cat as she fed a new diet to all her cats. It was one of the first raw meat diets, mostly made of cartilage and other meats (I forget the name, now). Once starting that, her cat thrived and went on to live a longer life!

There are specific foods that are support to nourish the kidneys (kidney beans, for one), however many cats, until energy healing gets them really hungry again, won't eat them. Most important is for the cats to eat, so offer everything. There are lots of posts about getting cats to eat here on the forum. Baby food, fancy feast, hot food, cold food, A/D (yes it is a yukky prescription diet but it can help get non-eaters started), roasted chicken from the deli (not sure why it is so appetizing), yogurt, ice cream, oysters, etc.

finally, de-tox. Frankly, IMO I would avoid thinking about "detox". Instead, do HMDM. Goal is to rebalance the energy field. Research is to individualize your thinking by listing all the symptoms now and in the past, responses to all treatments (be good to download the Healthy Cat Journal). Make a list of all treatments you may want to try. Step 3 - paws, and decide on your action plan. Try it for a few days to a few weeks and re-evaluate - cure, palliation, or suppression (if not clear on these words - search both on forum and home site). Then go through the steps again.

And your steps so far are great as, mostly, Henney is flourishing. There will be ups and downs, even when working with a holistic vet.

Dr. christina

Dr. christina

Thank you, great info - lots to work with ?