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So if his blood test results are showing kidney disease, then it's already pretty advanced and we know that. So why do more advanced tests to establish the same thing??? I think, again, people - vets and owners alike - get caught up in what we CAN do and lose sight of what we SHOULD do or what is actually necessary or helpful to do. I liken it to buying an upgraded new phone every time one comes out, which I also don't do. If this test doesn't benefit my cat, if this just causes him stress and costs me money, I don't see the point!
So if his blood test results are showing kidney disease, then it's already pretty advanced and we know that. So why do more advanced tests to establish the same thing??? I think, again, people - vets and owners alike - get caught up in what we CAN do and lose sight of what we SHOULD do or what is actually necessary or helpful to do. I liken it to buying an upgraded new phone every time one comes out, which I also don't do. If this test doesn't benefit my cat, if this just causes him stress and costs me money, I don't see the point!
I'm not sure why you keep making an issue of this. No one is telling you you should do this, a member simply made a contribution to the thread, sharing what she would do. As I've said before I fully support your decision to not put him through further stuff, and would do the same, with the exception I would insist on pain meds from the vet. I know you feel he is doing okay, but he could be doing even better, on gabapentin. I speak from experience.
No, that's not it (I've already spent a fortune on my pets). But thanks!
Sorry, I didn't mean that to sound bad. It's just that you've had a lot of advice and sometimes (like in my Gypsy's case) there's just no real "answer" as to what the right thing to do is. You have to do the best you can and hope it's right.
So if his blood test results are showing kidney disease, then it's already pretty advanced and we know that. So why do more advanced tests to establish the same thing??? I think, again, people - vets and owners alike - get caught up in what we CAN do and lose sight of what we SHOULD do or what is actually necessary or helpful to do. I liken it to buying an upgraded new phone every time one comes out, which I also don't do. If this test doesn't benefit my cat, if this just causes him stress and costs me money, I don't see the point!
Have to agree. Both of my cats are 17 - that's old. One has had a chronic issue since a kitten. Back to the vet this week with fluids and an antibiotic. He's much better now. The vet doesn't think even blood work is needed. She agrees with me, as long as he is active for his age, eats, drinks and his litter box use is normal and he's in no pain that's it. Its not like at his age, we are going to start trying new things to which he has to adjust. (On the other hand, I do cut him some slack. He can eat whatever he wants and while I use to forbid him getting up on the kitchen counter to drink from the bowels soaking in the kitchen sink, I want him to get as much fluids as he can, so he can get up there all he wants.)
On a related note, when I got them, I started to put aside $ every month into "their" savings account. When the money is gone, no more treatments. Vet care can be expensive and having a budget and knowing how deep the resources go, reduces stress.
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No one is telling you you should do this, a member simply made a contribution to the thread, sharing what she would do. As I've said before I fully support your decision to not put him through further stuff, and would do the same, with the exception I would insist on pain meds from the vet. I know you feel he is doing okay, but he could be doing even better, on gabapentin. I speak from experience.
