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In reply to the discussion: We have a 19 year old cat with renal failure (chronic kidney disease). [View all]femmedem
(8,528 posts)2. I'm so sorry.  It sounds as if you are doing everything you can for her.
        And that you're compassionate enough to put her needs before yours when the time comes.   
  
She's a beautiful girl and obviously well-loved.
You might ask your vet if kitten replacement milk would be good for her.  It would give her calories and liquid, although you couldn't hide her other meds in it.  But it might be too rich, which is why I wouldn't give it to her without speaking to your vet first.
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                        We have a 19 year old cat with renal failure (chronic kidney disease). [View all]
							Niagara
							Jul 2023
							OP
                        
        
        Sometimes we need to verbalize in order to accept what we know. Moppet sure is a cutie!!!
        Karadeniz
        Jul 2023
        #4
      
        
        That's good stuff.  As our cats got old and didn't eat well, we'd put a big dab on our finger...
        patphil
        Jul 2023
        #25
      
        
        Sweet baby is so lucky to have you.  It sounds like you are doing it all.  Peaceful vibes.
        onecaliberal
        Jul 2023
        #9
      
        
        The last time I had to send a cat to the Rainbow Bridge it was licer issues.
        soldierant
        Jul 2023
        #29
      
        
        my 1st male got iv injections for a long timme in 80's. hate his k/d food(refused dry food). had to
        pansypoo53219
        Jul 2023
        #31
      
  