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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Sounds her kidney infection may not be cleared up. That could be why she isn't eating. They are very painful.
Vets usually just guess the first time antibiotics are prescribed. If an infection doesn't clear up, a culture is usually required to isolate the bacteria causing the infection so they know which medication to prescribe.
Sure, Kati is an "old girl", but that is no reason not to treat an infection. Has Kati had bloodwork recently? That will tell your vet how her kidneys and other organs are functioning.
I sure wouldn't give up on your special old girl yet. |
also if kidney related then urinalysis or i personally feel getting a urine sample off back of wee wee pad as i do not like the idea of a needle in the bladder but urine is real important along with blood work and even more indicative sometimes than blood work for kidney disease
the way i do it is first thing in am flip wee wee pad over they pee on it and i get from pharmacy a pill bottle and a eye dropper as they give for free i suction it up into the bottle and take to vet -less stressful than pulling from bladder with a needle and you may have some protein or contamination but not enough in my mind to do the needle in bladder way