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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Why insist on subcutaneous fluids?? Unless her lab values are way out of whack she does not need them.
As for the foods, feeding her anything but the NF food is scary in my opinion. If you don't want to give her strictly the RX food, then you really need a vet nutritionist. Any food is NOT good...it can make her kidneys worse and ultimately lead to sickness and/or death!
If she is having an appetite problem, ask your vet about Mirtazapine. It helps with nausea and also increases appetite. |
Numerous sites are saying SQ fluids will help her not hurt her. I will make me, Mommy, feel better to know she is hydrated. I may be driving her nuts while the water bowl. Every time she moves someone runs to offer her water.
I am trying to get her to eat the plain NF but I can't force her to consume it. Isn't it better she eats something rather than nothing? Can't she start to breakdown her own body if she is not eating enough? My vet stressed it is very important that she eat. He said it is best if she eats the Kidney food but if she refuses get her to eat something.
She has not vomited since she was diagnosed so I don't think she is nauseous. Isn't Mirtazapine- Remeron- An antidepressant? I give it at work. Isn't metabolized and excreted by the kidneys- Won't it build up with decreased kidneys functions? I guess I should into this too. What is a common dose for a 5 pound yorkie? I wonder why my vet did not prescribe this since she has a decreased appetite?
I think my head with explode with all this info. I need to get a copy of the lab. results. My vet knows me too well he knows I would have driven myself even nutter if I had the results than I am now.