TANYA'S

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FELINE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

 

 
   

OBTAINING SUPPLIES CHEAPLY: UK

 

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SYMPTOMS


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Fluid and Urinary  Imbalances (Dehydration, Overhydration and Urinary Issues)


Waste Product Regulation Imbalances (Vomiting, Appetite Loss, Excess Stomach Acid, Gastro-intestinal Problems, Mouth Ulcers Etc.)


Phosphorus and Calcium Imbalances


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DIAGNOSIS: WHAT DO ALL THE TEST RESULTS MEAN?


Blood Chemistry: Kidney Function, Potassium, Other Tests (ALT, Amylase, (Cholesterol, Etc.)


Calcium, Phosphorus, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism


Complete Blood Count (CBC): Red and White Blood Cells: Anaemia and Infection


Urinalysis (Urine Tests)


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Renomegaly (Enlarged Kidneys)


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TREATMENTS


Which Treatments are Essential


Fluid and Urinary Issues (Fluid Retention, Infections, Incontinence, Proteinuria)


Waste Product Regulation (Mouth Ulcers, GI Bleeding, Antioxidants, Adsorbents, Azodyl, Astro's CRF Oil)


Phosphorus, Calcium and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (Calcitriol)


Miscellaneous Treatments: Stem Cell Transplants, ACE Inhibitors - Fortekor, Steroids, Kidney Transplants)


Antibiotics and Painkillers


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ESAs (Aranesp, Epogen etc.) for Severe Anaemia


General Health Issues in a CKD Cat: Fleas, Arthritis, Dementia, Vaccinations


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DIET & NUTRITION


Nutritional Requirements of CKD Cats


The B Vitamins (Including Methylcobalamin)


What to Feed (and What to Avoid)


Persuading Your Cat to Eat


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Intravenous Fluids


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How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids with a Giving Set


How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids with a Syringe


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Overview


  • In most cases, your vet will charge more for sub-q supplies and prescription foods than other sources. If you can save money on the basics, you will have money available to pay your vet for regular check ups.

  • The cheapest place for fluids is usually a local pharmacy, but you have to know where to go and what exactly to ask for.

  • Alternatively, there are good, reliable and cost effective online suppliers, both for fluid supplies and food.


Fluids                                                                                                                        Back to Page Index


 

The nearest equivalent to Lactated Ringers Solution in the UK is Hartmanns Aqupharm no. 11 or Vetivex 11. Normally a prescription is required. Please see Subcutaneous Fluids Tips for more information on choosing the different fluid types.

  • Safavet Direct sells bags of fluid for £3.50 a bag with free shipping for orders over £50, and £7.50 for orders under £50. One person I heard from was able to purchase fluids without a prescription, and they were delivered within three days.

  • SP Services sell bags of fluids for £5.40 including VAT, and shipping for orders up to £50 is £5.94, or £7.14 for orders over £50.

  • Medic Animal sells Hartmanns Aqupharm no. 11 for 6.19 (including VAT) a litre, with free shipping. It also sells 500ml bags for £4.96 each.

  • Vetscriptions sells Hartmann's Aqupharm No.11 for £7.99 per litre. It also sells fluids in 500ml bags if required for £6.25 each (search for Hart500).


Needles                                                                                                                   Back to Page Index


  • Safavet Direct sells 100 size 20 Terumos for £2.55 free shipping for orders over £50, and £7.50 for orders under £50.

  • Medisave sells 100 size 20 Terumos for £2.64. Shipping is calculated based on weight, but is free for orders over £99.

  • Medisupplies sells 100 needles for £4.95, shipping for orders up to £100 is £5.95.

  • Medic Animal sells 100 size 21 needles for 6.70 with free shipping.

  • One Click Pets sell Terumo needles in a variety of sizes from £8.20. Shipping costs £2.85 but is free for orders over £28.

  • Medisave sell 50 Terumo winged infusion sets size 23 for £21. They also sell size 21 for 46p each. Shipping is calculated based on weight, but is free for orders over £99.


Fluid Administration Sets (Giving Sets)                                                           Back to Page Index


 

Please see Subcutaneous Fluids Tips for more information on choosing an administration set.

  • Safavet Direct sells giving sets at various prices with free shipping for orders over £50, and £7.50 for orders under £50.

  • Medisave sells giving sets for 2.16 each. Shipping is calculated based on weight, but is free for orders over £99.


Prescription Diets                                                                                                Back to Page Index


  • Animal Medicines sell Eukanuba, Hill's and Royal Canin prescription diets with free UK delivery.

  • Medic Animal sells a number of prescription foods with free delivery.

  • Zooplus sells a number of prescription diets, including some German varieties, without a prescription. Delivery is free for orders over £19. I've used Zooplus myself and have always had good service.

  • Vet UK sells a variety of prescription foods online without a prescription being required. Delivery is free for orders over £19.

  • One Click Pets sell prescription foods. Shipping is free for orders over £28.

  • Alternatively, you could ask about buying in bulk from your vet. Our cat, Harpsie, needed a prescription food which cost US$2 per 5.5 oz can. However, when we bought a case, the price fell to US$1.40 a can.


Medications and Other Supplies                                                                      Back to Page Index


 

Many of the companies listed above also sell other supplies. Please also see the following pages:

  • Medicating Your Cat - for items to help make pilling less stressful for you both, such as Pill Pockets and gelcaps.

 

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This page last updated: 27 April 2012

Links on this page last checked: 17 April 2012