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		<title>Comment on Cat Health Problems &#8211; How can I help with my cat&#8217;s kidney problems? by michele_cat_cyprus</title>
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		<dc:creator>michele_cat_cyprus</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>When my previous cat was diagnosed with CRF, the vet prescribed Fortekor, a daily tablet which can increase survival time by up to three times.   It works by normalising the blood pressure within the kidney so they filter much better. It also reduces urinary protein loss. Fortekor is not a cure, but it slows down progression of disease and gives the cat a good quality of life.  She lived to be 19.  I don&#039;t know what medication your cat may be taking, but Fortekor performs the same task as fluid injections.

The effects of kidney failure can be reduced, but not cured, by medication and a low-protein, low-sodium, low phosphorus diet, which produces fewer waste products. Potassium supplements prescribed by the vet may help too.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When my previous cat was diagnosed with CRF, the vet prescribed Fortekor, a daily tablet which can increase survival time by up to three times.   It works by normalising the blood pressure within the kidney so they filter much better. It also reduces urinary protein loss. Fortekor is not a cure, but it slows down progression of disease and gives the cat a good quality of life.  She lived to be 19.  I don&#8217;t know what medication your cat may be taking, but Fortekor performs the same task as fluid injections.</p>
<p>The effects of kidney failure can be reduced, but not cured, by medication and a low-protein, low-sodium, low phosphorus diet, which produces fewer waste products. Potassium supplements prescribed by the vet may help too.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Cat Health Problems &#8211; How can I help with my cat&#8217;s kidney problems? by Blue</title>
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		<dc:creator>Blue</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Wellness canned foods would be very good for your cat. There is medication your cat can take every day at home; you should ask your vet or try a different vet. Best of luck.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wellness canned foods would be very good for your cat. There is medication your cat can take every day at home; you should ask your vet or try a different vet. Best of luck.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Cat Health Problems &#8211; How can I help with my cat&#8217;s kidney problems? by willow</title>
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		<dc:creator>willow</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>do they flush his kidneys,it wont go away,but the vet should tell you which foods to avoid to make worse&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>do they flush his kidneys,it wont go away,but the vet should tell you which foods to avoid to make worse<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Cat Behavior Problems -Anyone had major problems with socializing a cat and a kitten? by xBritish!Babyx</title>
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		<dc:creator>xBritish!Babyx</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:57:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>as long as its okay with other cats then itll be fine dealing with it but if the cat is wary toward other animals being in the house then i dont think you should get it coz it wouldnt be fair on the cat&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>as long as its okay with other cats then itll be fine dealing with it but if the cat is wary toward other animals being in the house then i dont think you should get it coz it wouldnt be fair on the cat<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Cat Health Problems &#8211; How can I help with my cat&#8217;s kidney problems? by krissym1394</title>
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		<dc:creator>krissym1394</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Aw Im so sorry. I think that first post says it all. What a wonderful answer. I wish  you the best with your cat and you. :)&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aw Im so sorry. I think that first post says it all. What a wonderful answer. I wish  you the best with your cat and you. <img src='http://www.catproblemsandanswers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> <br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Cat Behavior Problems -Anyone had major problems with socializing a cat and a kitten? by michele_cat_cyprus</title>
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		<dc:creator>michele_cat_cyprus</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>When our female cat was 6 months old we brought home a stray kitten that we found starving on the streets.  She hated him and tried to attack him every chance she got.  It took almost one month of careful and controlled introductions before she would even tolerate his presence in the same room as her, but then things calmed down and she accepted him.  They&#039;re not best friends, but they do get on okay together.

These links have information and advice on introducing cats which you may find helpful.

http://www.messybeast.com/first-impressions.htm
http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&amp;act=show&amp;item=cattocatintroductions

Some cats are just more territorial than others.  Our female cat chases off any other cat that tries to come onto our patio area.  Whereas our male cat is much more sociable and he&#039;s fine with other cats.  If your cat is fairly laid back, you might not have any problems whatsoever with introducing them to a kitten.

Hope everything works out.  Good luck.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When our female cat was 6 months old we brought home a stray kitten that we found starving on the streets.  She hated him and tried to attack him every chance she got.  It took almost one month of careful and controlled introductions before she would even tolerate his presence in the same room as her, but then things calmed down and she accepted him.  They&#8217;re not best friends, but they do get on okay together.</p>
<p>These links have information and advice on introducing cats which you may find helpful.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.messybeast.com/first-impressions.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.messybeast.com/first-impressions.htm</a><br />
<a href="http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&amp;act=show&amp;item=cattocatintroductions" rel="nofollow">http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&amp;act=show&amp;item=cattocatintroductions</a></p>
<p>Some cats are just more territorial than others.  Our female cat chases off any other cat that tries to come onto our patio area.  Whereas our male cat is much more sociable and he&#8217;s fine with other cats.  If your cat is fairly laid back, you might not have any problems whatsoever with introducing them to a kitten.</p>
<p>Hope everything works out.  Good luck.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Cat Health Problems &#8211; How can I help with my cat&#8217;s kidney problems? by Ken</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ken</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>What do you mean get a shot? Do you mean he gets fluids? You can give fluids at home.
 If it is a shot, what is it? You can email me the answer if you don&#039;t want to post.
  There is alot you can do.
Treatment of Chronic Renal Failure

  If your cat is not in final stages, this is not want you want to do. You do not want to put your cat on the
Vets low protein diet. There are simply so many better options out there than to hand the poor cat a low amount of poor quality protein - which often results in a poor appetite and muscle wasting since the body is now robbing its own muscle mass to feed itself a decent quality and amount of protein.
. There are new thoughts on this and the thinking is it is not the amount of protein but the quality of protein that matters.
The Merck veterinary manual [www.merckvetmanual.com] says that cats need &quot;4 g of protein of high biologic value per kg body wt/day&quot;. That&#039;s about 7 calories from protein per pound body weight per day. If a cat isn&#039;t a good eater and consumes, say, 20 calories per pound per day, then 7/20 = 35% of calories can safely be from protein. It must be high quality protein, which means meat, fish, milk, and eggs, and not grain or soy. 

 I am under the assumption that you have been feeding mostly dry foods. Many use a vegetable based protein instead of animal and that is part of the problem.. Your cat needs protein as it is a carnivore and cutting down on it will lead to other health issues and may cause faster degeneration.
  You want to cut down on fat and phosphorous (no fish allowed now) The best way to do this is with a raw diet which you can make yourself or buy. (Making yourself is better) link provided at the bottom
 If you are unwilling to do that then something like the non fish flavors of Wellness or Merrick with NO grains are good alternatives. Wysong is also a good canned choice. This list gives a breakdown. Remember you want low phosphorous 
http://webpages.charter.net/katkarma/canfood.htm


  You also will want to look into phosphorous binders. Something like aluminum hydroxide
 Ask your vet or look into calcitrol


 You may want to talk to the vet about having injectable Pepcid AC on hand or you can buy it in pill form (ac not plain pepcid) and give 1/4 tab for stomach upset which happens a lot in crf cats due to acid in the stomach.
 I hope this stuff helps, here are many links for you
  Making cat food
http://www.catinfo.org/makingcatfood.htm
other links. Read, read,  read!!!!
http://www.felineoutreach.org/EducationDetail.asp?cat=KidneyDisease
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_chronic_renal_failure.html
http://www.felinecrf.org/
http://www.felinecrf.com/
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-CRF-Support/
About that vets diet. This report is for dogs but applies to cats
http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Opera/2167/bovee_protein_RD.pdf&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you mean get a shot? Do you mean he gets fluids? You can give fluids at home.<br />
 If it is a shot, what is it? You can email me the answer if you don&#8217;t want to post.<br />
  There is alot you can do.<br />
Treatment of Chronic Renal Failure</p>
<p>  If your cat is not in final stages, this is not want you want to do. You do not want to put your cat on the<br />
Vets low protein diet. There are simply so many better options out there than to hand the poor cat a low amount of poor quality protein &#8211; which often results in a poor appetite and muscle wasting since the body is now robbing its own muscle mass to feed itself a decent quality and amount of protein.<br />
. There are new thoughts on this and the thinking is it is not the amount of protein but the quality of protein that matters.<br />
The Merck veterinary manual [www.merckvetmanual.com] says that cats need &quot;4 g of protein of high biologic value per kg body wt/day&quot;. That&#8217;s about 7 calories from protein per pound body weight per day. If a cat isn&#8217;t a good eater and consumes, say, 20 calories per pound per day, then 7/20 = 35% of calories can safely be from protein. It must be high quality protein, which means meat, fish, milk, and eggs, and not grain or soy. </p>
<p> I am under the assumption that you have been feeding mostly dry foods. Many use a vegetable based protein instead of animal and that is part of the problem.. Your cat needs protein as it is a carnivore and cutting down on it will lead to other health issues and may cause faster degeneration.<br />
  You want to cut down on fat and phosphorous (no fish allowed now) The best way to do this is with a raw diet which you can make yourself or buy. (Making yourself is better) link provided at the bottom<br />
 If you are unwilling to do that then something like the non fish flavors of Wellness or Merrick with NO grains are good alternatives. Wysong is also a good canned choice. This list gives a breakdown. Remember you want low phosphorous<br />
<a href="http://webpages.charter.net/katkarma/canfood.htm" rel="nofollow">http://webpages.charter.net/katkarma/canfood.htm</a></p>
<p>  You also will want to look into phosphorous binders. Something like aluminum hydroxide<br />
 Ask your vet or look into calcitrol</p>
<p> You may want to talk to the vet about having injectable Pepcid AC on hand or you can buy it in pill form (ac not plain pepcid) and give 1/4 tab for stomach upset which happens a lot in crf cats due to acid in the stomach.<br />
 I hope this stuff helps, here are many links for you<br />
  Making cat food<br />
<a href="http://www.catinfo.org/makingcatfood.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.catinfo.org/makingcatfood.htm</a><br />
other links. Read, read,  read!!!!<br />
<a href="http://www.felineoutreach.org/EducationDetail.asp?cat=KidneyDisease" rel="nofollow">http://www.felineoutreach.org/EducationDetail.asp?cat=KidneyDisease</a><br />
<a href="http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_chronic_renal_failure.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_chronic_renal_failure.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.felinecrf.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.felinecrf.org/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.felinecrf.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.felinecrf.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-CRF-Support/" rel="nofollow">http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-CRF-Support/</a><br />
About that vets diet. This report is for dogs but applies to cats<br />
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Opera/2167/bovee_protein_RD.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Opera/2167/bovee_protein_RD.pdf</a><br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Cat Behavior Problems -Anyone had major problems with socializing a cat and a kitten? by Seantae</title>
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		<dc:creator>Seantae</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>They&#039;ll be fine. Just supervise things if they start to get a little rough...by supervise, I only mean watch. Don&#039;t interfere unless the kitten is truly being hurt because it is important for a kitten to learn the &quot;rules&quot; from it&#039;s elder.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They&#8217;ll be fine. Just supervise things if they start to get a little rough&#8230;by supervise, I only mean watch. Don&#8217;t interfere unless the kitten is truly being hurt because it is important for a kitten to learn the &quot;rules&quot; from it&#8217;s elder.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<dc:creator>Alice</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:06:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey - whats up.  Thanks for the blog.  I&#039;ve been digging around for info, but i think i&#039;m getting lost!.  Google lead me here - good for you i suppose!  Keep up the good work.  I will be coming back in a few days to see if there is any more info.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey &#8211; whats up.  Thanks for the blog.  I&#8217;ve been digging around for info, but i think i&#8217;m getting lost!.  Google lead me here &#8211; good for you i suppose!  Keep up the good work.  I will be coming back in a few days to see if there is any more info.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:52:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;b&gt;nice boobs&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br&gt; nice boobs</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>nice boobs</b> <br /> nice boobs</p>
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