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by SaharaMom
Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:14 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Single CKD kitty Mom - how to work and care for her
Replies: 5
Views: 1881

Re: Single CKD kitty Mom - how to work and care for her

What meds is she on and how time-critical are they? Great plan suggested by fjm, all I can say is I'm on my third CKD cat and have never done anything special with them, just a change of diet and a watchful eye for any signs of deterioration. As for leaving her for a while at a time, she may be a l...
by SaharaMom
Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:10 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Single CKD kitty Mom - how to work and care for her
Replies: 5
Views: 1881

Re: Single CKD kitty Mom - how to work and care for her

Welcome! SQ fluids are rarely used in the UK where most forum members live, but I don't think timing them is crucial to within a few hours so perhaps you could plan on giving them when you get home from work and can monitor her. Free feeding or a timed feeder will take care of meals - ice blocks he...
by SaharaMom
Tue Jul 19, 2022 10:28 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Single CKD kitty Mom - how to work and care for her
Replies: 5
Views: 1881

Single CKD kitty Mom - how to work and care for her

Hi all, Just joined and am glad I did so far! Right to the point: I'm retired and need to get back to working part time. How do I manage possible varying shifts and care for my girl with her meds, SQ fluids and just monitoring her. She's 19 and the vet is amazed at how well she's doing however, for ...