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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom  The term you're looking for is "pre-renal azotemia". I didn't pay close attention to your first post. Are you giving him water sub-Q? I don't understand that. I wouldn't think pets would be that much different than humans in renal treatment. You wouldn't give water sub-q to a person. You would give IV solution. It's been years since nursing school and I don't practice, but this just doesn't sound right to me. I'm not saying your vet is wrong, I just dont get it. Maybe because he is so little, sub q works. ??  I hope he is doing better. Let us know! 
Here's a web site about his condition. Push those fluids! http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?articleid=351 |
Perhaps treatment is different because this is PRE-renal as opposed to ACUTE or CHRONIC???
Also, he has no lack of appetite and he readily drinks water. (I don't have to force him.) He's not lethargic (other than his usual old age stiffness -he's 14) and his eyes shine like always. He even wags his tail and shows excitement when I talk to him or come home.
~ Kelly