Hello, everyone. This post is mod approved. I took my cat Mandarin, who I adopted from the streets a year ago, to the vet and his kidney values are much worse.

His creatinine went from 1.9 to 2.7, and his urea went from 40 to 48. I have no idea what happened. The vet recommended doubling his pills called Azodyl from 2 to 4 pills daily, bringing him for subcutaneous fluids at least twice a week, and repeating his bloodwork later.

On top of that, he began putting his neck down and coughing. I thought he just needed deworming, but X-rays showed he has asthma and an enlarged heart, so he also needs a cardiology exam.
I really need your help with funds. Fluids cost $13/session at the vet (he is too aggressive for me to do it at home). A new bottle of Azodyl is $160. I have some left, but the higher dose means that a bottle lasts 22 days instead of 45. The cardiology exam is $100. He takes other medications such as Porus One but we have enough.

It is upsetting when you try so hard to make a cat feel well by following a strict diet and giving daily medication, and it's heartbreaking when you try to solve one problem just for another to come up. If you can help me in any way, I genuinely appreciate it. Thank you so much for your support!

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Stormy has been my best friend since the day I rescued him from the streets at 7 weeks old. His heart is as pure as they come and is always there to pick me up when I’m down. He gives absolutely no one the time of day except for me and I’m really honored by that. We were destined to be together and I love him beyond words. I’ve always had a place in my heart for stray or abandoned animals so watching Sadcat get the life he deserves has really touched my heart and though Mr. Grimbles didn’t have to live on the streets for as long as Sadcat, I feel they are similar and have the same kind of love in their beautiful little souls. I tell Stormy everyday what is going on in Sadcat’s life and I feel like he understands and is vested like all the rest of us. Stormy sends his best 🙏🏻🙂✌🏻❤️

"I'm not getting up yet, Mom! It's too smoky out and your spot is still warm!"

Hope you had a great week. Stay cool and hydrated! Let me know when you get home safe! Goodnight my H-cat, sweet dreams. I love you.

naughty boy!!!

oh me? I'm just hanging out, belly on display. Nothing much really.

we hope everybody is having a great start to their week!

Sadcat in another one of his favorite spots - in between Momcat and I :)))))

The first picture is from two years ago this week, the second picture is from today. I forgot how terrible he used to look! He's getting extra love and treats today.

The liquor store near us saved a formerly feral boy, named Little Buddy, and we love to see him every time we go. Lots of patrons bring him food and treats, we figured he could use something to play on! He hopped right off his perch and got cozy on his new tree. He loves back scratches and was really liking the hard rubber part on the underside of the ramp. We are going to bring some toys next time we go!

he's always good about letting me know when he's ready to go in for some snacks and water :)))

caught him mid yawn, he looks like a coughing toddler :')

yeaaaah, remember when I said I'd post an update eventually? Well, I got my surgery date back for August 3rd and have been busy prepping for the past couple weeks. I have had a torn labrum in my shoulder for almost a decade and I finally have really good health insurance, so I'm gonna get it fixed. My shoulder pops out from very low impact activities, such as putting on a shirt, drying off with a towel, or pulling up the blankets in bed. It is very painful when it pops out, hurts for a few days afterwards, and i've liveed with a dull ache in my shoulder for a while now.

I'm getting the labrum repaired, then encapsulated, then I am in a sling for 6-8 weeks. I won't be able to play bass for at least 3 months. I was devastated - I love it so much and to not be able to is really gonna suck. Some days were better than others initially, as i was having a hard time coping. But, I know this is the right thing to do, especially while I'm still young and can heal faster compared to 20 years from now.

All that to say i will likely take a hiatus for the first few days of August as I am recovering. I might post if I'm up to it, or I might have Momcat do it but she will be busy doing her thing then compensating for my incapacitiation so I don't want to put anything more on her plate. I love you all so much <3

can't blame the guy for knowing a comfy spot when he sees it

Traveled 1600 miles to make his way home to us. The rescue we got him from sent us the wrong cat. After a couple days we decided he was the one we needed all along.

ignore my cracking knees lol

I love how he glows in the light