Chris seems to be doing well since being diagnosed with a kidney disorder. He doesn’t sleep as much and seems to have more energy. He gets up and down from his perch easier and has more desire to go outside.
The bad news is I’ve seen this before. I crudely weighed him this morning on our bathroom scale and he’s about 16 lb. He was between 20 and 21 lb when I took him to the vet.
Our cat Abbey had a similar issue with her kidneys. She started losing weight and her energy level went way up. I wasn’t sure if I should be concerned since she seemed to be doing better. When her weight kept going down we took her to the vet who told us she was in decline. It was difficult to accept since she was only 8 years old. The weight kept coming off and too soon we had to say goodbye.
I am giving Chris a special food for the kidneys as well as an herbal supplement. Those options weren’t given to me when Abbey was sick. I’m hoping we can keep this terrible disease at bay for a while longer.
Bad Cat Chris 
dood…troo lee sorree buddy, kidnee likez ta take a toll
on waaaaaay two manee friendz. for what itz werth, unkle
boomer lived two pluz yeerz afturr “stage four” . hope ewe
have lotz mor happee yeerz a head 🐟💙
mackerull
Thanks.
Chris–you hang in there, sweet guy.
Thanks so much.
I’m so sorry that Chris has the kidney disorder. Having more energy does seem like better news though. Purrs from us for Chris to do well.
Thanks.
Praying you can stop the weight loss so Chris will have a lot more time with you.
Thanks. He does eat, which is good. I need to monitor how much he eats.
Keep doing good and being active Chris. Our Brian had kidney disease for 11 years so it can be managed.
That’s encouraging.
Poor Chris, that kidney disorder is so common nowadays. It is good that he is eating. We lost our Kosmo, kidney disorder, he had special food like Chris.
Praying for Chris sunny days many years more.
Thanks so much.
Yes – there have been many advancements in treatment since Abby was diagnosed. Keep up the good work with Chris and purrayers and POTP will be sent from all over.
Thank you.
I’ve heard that giving the kitties filtered water is less taxing for the kidneys and can help slow the decline.
That is probably true. We have a large Berkey filter here.
Good choice!
Special foods are always a good idea. Hope it helps, Chris. Stay brave, buddy.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Thanks so much.
A lot of cats lose weight as they age. It may not be as bad as you fear.
True but losing four to five pounds in a month for a cat is a lot. I can’t even do that.
🙂
You and Chris are in my heart, I hope the food and herbs keep him healthy a lot longer.
Thanks.
Chris – you are in our prayers!
Thanks so much.
How did I not know about Chris’s kidney disease? Sending prayers, it’s so hard when they get older!!! I am so happy he is on a special diet, hopefully it keeps it under control for a long time!
Thanks, Caren. It is difficult when they get to that point in their life.
Oh, goodness. I am really sorry to here this.