Aging Health Issues

I’ve (half) joked that Jezebel is my Voodoo doll. When my left shoulder hurt a few years ago I found her limping on her front left leg. As of today we both have kidney issues. ~sigh~ I had to cancel my MRI kidney scan last week due to an upper respiratory infection and, lo and behold, poor Jezzy developed a urinary tract infection (!) that requires twice daily antibiotics.

“Make no mistake, she is my Voodoo doll.”

My active imagination foresaw not bringing her home from Friday’s vet visit. ~shakes head~ My husband assured me as much, though he couldn’t accompany me due to his own medical appointment. Jezebel is officially on a kidney care diet now.

Playing ‘magical plates’ all morning is exhausting, especially since my lungs and sinuses are still phlegm filled. Jezebel’s health is worth the effort of denying her unhealthy foods. Her prescription stuff is safe for the other two kitties, a good thing since Polly seems to want whatever the old gal gets. Thank heaven, Terra is not as food centric.

Why are there no treats produced for pets with CKD? Any fellow cat caretakers have any suggestions?

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Jezebel – Just Being Me

Jezebel here. I understand that some cats get an online voice. I’ve been around a while and think speaking out is my prerogative. Call me too tolerant but first off I’ll admit that those feline interlopers, Terra and Polly, are mostly okay.

My humans say I’m doing great with them here. Whatever that means, I discovered the joy of treats. Those brats shouldn’t get all the goodies. ‘Nuff said about them.

Is there anything better than naps? Do any of you kitties out there have your own heating pad (its corner is poking out above my paws in the above photo)?

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