Thank you so much for watching this video. I really appreciate all of the support and community you've provided over the last couple of years. If you have or have had a cat affected by CKD, I'd love to hear your stories and insights here. Thank you again! - Mallory

I would never think that sharing experiences of medical or veterinary issues is "exploitative." As someone who cares for indoor owned cats as well as a colony of outdoor Community Cats, I can use all the cost cutting tips I can find. So much of routine vet care can be handled by pet owners and it's vital information that can reduce stress on cats and owners as well as costs. Please keep doing what you're doing. It's very much appreciated!

We adopted a cat from rescue and she passed away 4 months later from kidney disease. It was a very difficult time and we felt cheated. At least she had a family to care for her at the end. Forest is very fortunate to have you caring for her! Please keep us informed how she’s doing. This will be a very helpful video for others who have cats with kidney disease. I ordered the tests for my two cats. Thank you for the video!!

My calico bff Abby was diagnosed with CKD at 15 and lived to 20. Low protein diet was all she needed. Remained sassy and snuggly until the end. Ultimately died of cancer. I hope you and Forest have many more years together!

Wow Malorie the steps you are taking to help this cat live longer are beyond admirable. One of the worst parts about finding out your cat has an ailment like this is the insane amount of costs it takes just to get blood tests, x rays and any kind of vet care. The amount of people who are forced to put their cat to sleep simply out of lack of money is so sad.

Thank you for your honesty! We do appreciate it! I have lost 3 of 4 cats to this common ailment of old cats. I learn so much from each cat on how to better treat this disease. Thank you for letting us know what you are doing for Forest! Give her a pet from us!❤

It would be very helpful for all us catparents if you did an update video after 6 months with the progress of your cat's health, markers etc. If all these supplements, special food helped. Thank you.

My baby girl passed from kidney disease last Nov. I noticed a big change in her water intake and output. Test would've saved me 100's of dollars!

This is a great invention. I've lost four cats from kidney disease. The last one lived with it for two years because I gave him fluids for two years. His dementia was getting worse so at 19 I had to say goodbye. I would suggest that people start testing their cats at about 12 years to be able to get ahead of the disease.

My best beloved kitty Amber died 3 years ago of CKD and my heart goes out to you and Forrest. I am an ICU RN and provided Amber with every therapy available to her at the time, and luckily she regarded the fluid treatments etc as just another excuse for a cuddle. I so wish I had the wonderful information in your new video for her when she was ill, and cannot thank you enough for bringing this critical information to a wide audience. In the 70s I was a veterinary technician and we saw only one or two cats a year with this disease, and now vets tell me as much as 50% of the cats in their care are affected. Research is desperately needed into the prevention and treatment of this epidemic, and information like yours is critical to all cat lovers. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your feline best friends. Thank you again.

I am so sorry Mallory, I feel your sadness, it comes through. I've commented before that we lost our cat last March, he would have been 18. He had kidney disease for the last few years too. For the last 6 months he was also given fluids, a vet tech would come during her off hours and do it several times a week. We gave him prednisolone every night from the time he was 13 or 14, it kept him healthy and happy. He had inflammatory issues and the steroid kept it in check for years. We were very grateful for that. He almost made it to 18 and only the last few months were rough. I'm crying as I type this, I miss my cat and I'm sad for you. As you said though it isn't dire, Forest can have years of fairly healthy happy life. You got an early diagnosis and you are going to do everything that you can do to support her health. A lot of this isn't in our control but I'm trying to do everything I can to set our two adolescent kittens (they'll be a year old in April) up for a long healthy life. I am sorry this is happening to you and Forest.

My best wishes for Forest and yourself. I just recently lost my cat Stig to diabetes, and know that the struggle of caring for a sick cat is tremendously difficult. Physically for them, and emotionally for yourself. Forest is in such wonderful hands with you and I hope the two of you have many more lovely years together. I appreciate that there are diagnosis products on the market that can be an intermediary step between vet visits. With Stig and with many cats, the hardest part is even realizing something is wrong.

I'm so sorry you and your baby are going through this. My cat (almost 9) was diagnosed last year and his levels were out of the charts, the vet almost told me to get ready to say goodbye, but the azodyl and the epakitin combined with prescription diet saved him. So please, don't feel you're "exploiting" your baby, you're helping a lot of people who are wondering and experimenting to save their pets and personally ,your recommendations are priceless. My baby and I send you and Forest the best of luck wrapped with huge amounts of love.

Our Max🌈 was diagnosed with CKD at the age of 10 and nearly lived to 16. Hopefully your Forest can live with it for many years 🙏❤️🐈

I will keep Forrest in my prayers and thank you for letting us know about this kidney check product. Thank you for all the hard work you and everyone else on this channel does for us cat lovers. I’ve learned so much!🙏🐾

Praying for Forest and you! 🙏 Unfortunately almost every one of my senior cats end up getting kidney disease somewhere between 15 to 18 years old. I have a 21 year old now who was recently diagnosed and we do the same thing for each cat.....Azodyl twice daily, Epakitin 1 spoonful twice daily and K/D crunchy and wet food. I've had the privilege of raising cats for over 42 years and I'm grateful that I've learned to give them the Sub-Q fluids at home. Some cats are a little bit more challenging but I've learned to set them in a top loading carrier to do the fluids because it helps me keep better control of them if they start getting antsy before I finish. It's the easiest way for me since I do it alone. If they're picky about the prescription food, I mix it with a different food. For the wet food, I put it in a small handy chopper mixer, add a little water for extra hydration and blend it in the mixer until it's sort of like a soup so it's easier for them to eat. I appreciate you putting the link for the kidney check! Wishing the best for Forest and you and please keep us updated. ❤🙏💜 Love from all my cats and me at The Cats Meow. (that's what I call my house full of rescue cats) 🐾😄🐾

So sorry. Poor little furball is sweet and doesn't deserve that.

Belly rubs to Forest! This info is SO HANDY! I am unemployed and have a disability hearing next month, so without funds, I can't get my 16 yr old kitty to the vet and I constantly worry about his kidneys. This kit is a great idea to get a diagnosis without spending hundreds at the vet. Thank you for this. I'll be ordering one soon!

This is a bit long, so I hope you can bear with me. I have had three cats with CKD. The first two were older cats when they were diagnosed, one 15 and the other 16. My first CKD cat, the 15 year old, would not tolerate subcutaneous fluids. It made him miserable and we decided to let him go without trying aggressive treatment when he was no longer comfortable. The second cat was diagnosed when she was 16 and after my first experience I thought it was going to be another short painful journey. But like Forest, she did not mind fluid infusions at all. I fed her a combination of prescription dry food she really liked and good quality low phosphorus OTC wet food. I used aluminum hydroxide phosphate binder with both wet and dry foods, the generally recommended vitamins, fish oil and similar supplements, antiacids, plus eventually erythropoietin to help with the inevitable anemia. For most of the rest of her life, you would not have been able to guess Blaze was ill, until the last couple months when she started to fail. By then she was almost 20, so she lived a good quality of life for almost 4 years after her diagnosis. When my current cat, Willow, was diagnosed at a young age, only 8, I was beside myself. I couldn't believe her life was going to cut short like that. With dietary management, she did well for the next year, but when her numbers began to worsen and it became time for supplemental fluids she was not as matter of fact as Blaze. She did not fight it, but cried piteously every time I stuck her with a needle, and believe me, after nearly four years with Blaze I'm an expert with fluid infusion. Her kidney values continued to worsen. Then in a discussion of feline CKD I saw mention of kidney transplant programs at a few universities. One of the pioneers, UC Davis, is reasonably close to us, but unfortunately discontinued their program. But the University of Wisconsin, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Georgia still have active transplant programs. This is not a light, nor inexpensive undertaking, but I wish it were more readily available to more cat owners. After consulting with all three, we eventually found an opening and a matching donor at UGA, and almost two years ago Willow received a kidney transplant at the UGA Veterinary Hospital Soft Tissue Surgery Service. I am forever grateful for the care she received there and the skill and compassion of Chad Schmiedt, the Alison Bradbury Chair in Feline Health. Although she must take anti-rejection medication on a strict schedule the rest of her life (which will most likely be shorter than a normal cat, but much longer than she would have survived otherwise, Dr. Schmiedt said she would probably not have lived 6 more months) she is healthy and happy, and other than her medication schedule, looks and behaves just like any normal cat. It is such a gift. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. We were also happy to welcome Ben, her goofball donor into our family, where he will be treasured the rest of his life. You certainly do not have to go the the lengths I did to save my cat, and may not need to, but the advancements in veterinary medicine are remarkable. I wish your and Forest's time together is as long and as good a quality as I had with Blaze. It is true it is no longer an immediate death sentence and there is probably still considerable quality time left for you to be together.

I’m on my 3rd rescue kitty with CKD. Daisy is stage 3 and has been pretty much stable since we took her in a year ago. I would recommend asking the vet about calcitriol once you are able to bring Forest’s phosphorus to a normal level. I truly believe that it is the reason Daisy’s kidney disease has remained stable. Other than the calcitriol, we do fluids 3 times a week, weruva low phosphorus food and phosphorus binder. We just recently added Pepcid and ondansetron at night since she was starting to have acid vomits in the middle of the night. I hope Forest continues to do well ❤

I'm so sorry to hear about Forest and her kidney issues 😥 she is such a sweetheart ❤. May God and you watch over her 🙏 and thank you so much for sharing your story and this valuable information.

Thank you so much for doing this video. I know how hard it must have been for you. My baby Twink developed kidney disease two years ago. I wish I had known about all of the things you and some of the others in the community have suggested. I was only told to make sure she drank a lot, to add water to her food, and to switch to RC kidney wet food. I brought her into the vet 2 days before New Year's and was told that not only was her kidneys in end-stage, but she had a growth in her stomach. So, three months before her 18th birthday, I decided to have them put her down. I didn't want her to suffer any more. Hardest decision, of many in my life, that I've ever had to make. I intend to adopt a middle-aged rescue cat when I'm ready. My apartment is too small for the high antics of a kitten, and at 75, I'm too old . Thanks again to you and the others who have contributed so much information. Chances are any cat I adopt will develop ckd. At least this time I'll be more prepared to help. Good luck to you and Forest.

Thank you for sharing. I'm sorry to hear about Forest. I too have a little tabby girl that's been diagnosed with CKD. Her name is Bebe and she's 17 1/2 years old. We started noticing she was losing weight and drinking a lot of water. She also started to vomit and have diarrhea more frequently. Thing is, we've tried all kinds of food and we can't get her to eat what's been prescribed. We settled on Tiki Cat and her regular Fancy Feast. She won't eat the Tiki Silver. I'm going to get the home diagnostic kit to check her kidney markers. She's such sweetheart. I rescued her 16 years ago. She was a feral cat with 5 kittens. I love her dearly. Please keep us posted on Forest's progress. ❤

Forest is so adorable! She eats very well especially the fish treats....I hope she feels better. I love you all ya guys! 😍❤

All we can do is just love these little rascals and help them along their journeys. I'm sorry for the news, I just lost my baby a month ago to Scc, but she had thyroid and ckd too. I cried for four days and then got me two new friends that make me smile again. Love to you and your fur babies....

It’s wonderful to see you making such a tremendous effort for Forest! So many people treat cats of less importance than dogs which is ridiculous! Your an inspiration to all us cat parents!

I’m in the same boat, My 17 year old was just diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease after we had B/W done for her annual dental, vet doesn’t want to put her under anesthesia because she probably won’t wake up, she seems fine and I am used to doing sub-Q.

Hugs and best wishes to sweet Forest ❤🐈! Unfortunately, we lost one of our cats to kidney disease 😢 recently. The vet found out about it too late 😢.

Your video is helping hundreds of kitties. Never hold back!

I'm so sorry to hear this but glad your cat has such a good caretaker. Forest looks like she's still having a great time and enjoying life. Would you be able to share if any of the products you mentioned (in addition to low-phos foods) may help with prevention?

Sounds like a very useful diagnostic tool. Years ago we had to give one of my cats the saline treatments 3x a week. She freaked out at first but after a couple weeks I think she realized it was helping her so then she would sit quietly and we would keep petting her.

Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. You are such a good mom to Forest. Thank you for sharing! 💕

Thank you for all of the info that you have shared. My first cat was diagnosed with kidney disease aged 11yrs. My vet advised me to feed him on boiled chicken. Tobi did eventually die due to kidney failure, but not until he was 20yrs old and after a very pleasant, active life. I wish you and your cat well, you are a very dedicated owner! 🌹

Our cat was diagnosed with kidney disease at 12 years old. We tried the recommended foods and she hated every one. We decided to feed her what she liked so she would have a better quality of life. She will be 19 this April and still enjoying life.

Yo I am sorry to hear. I guess my previous Ginger named gold had it too, she lived a long life I think 16 years old, 2001-2017... her last few months she was on a decline and was always bed ridden (stayed on the couch) and passed away peacefully in her sleep. We can tell cos her favorite sleep position on her couch. I wish you and everyone and all animals/lives the best in every aspect! Good health and longevity and positivity and prosperity. Love and peace and hope 🙏

God bless that baby I’m sorry she has that diagnosis, I had the same for my 14 year old baby Salem. Thank you for loving and caring for her they way you are and sharing your story with us❤

Thank you for sharing all these great products. All 3 cats I've lost as an adult were from CKD. Our most recent was last month. We started out with just changing her diet and that helped for about a year. After that she was on sub q fluids 3x a week and eventually 4x. We did that for about 14 months before we had to say goodbye.I'll definitely keep all this information in mind for our other cats. So far none of them are showing signs of kidney disease. Sending lots of love to you and Forest 💜.

Thank you for sharing! Since becoming a new cat owner I'm always worrying about what might happen later down the road, especially in regards to kidney disease. This was great info to be mindful of.

that outro was absolutely serene

I’m sorry that you and Forest have to endure this challenge, but I’m sending positive vibes to you both (and Wessie, too). Thank you for all you do for cats and cat parents, Mallory.

I am so sorry to hear about Forest - know this, you are in a much better position than most people to give her the best care she needs. And it looks like you found out about that early enough. You rock - thank you so much, Mallory!

thank you so much for sharing your story on Forest and ckd. best wishes that this disease is under control and Forest lives a good, long and happy life with you! ❤❤❤

Thank you so much for this video! I’m never sure how to keep my cats healthy, especially as they get older. I’m so sorry about Forest!

Hey Mallory :) I just wanted to say what an amazing job you're doing with Forest. My first cat, Kitty had lived to be over 18 years old and by that point had stage 3-4 CKD for a while. Her vet at the time recommended some pumpkin puree for cats, but you've pointed out a lot of helpful ways that are much better. This reminds me of when I'd try to give her the fluids on my own but she was always so strong, she'd manage to kick her way out of it xD. I'd have to bring her to the vet on a daily basis just for a few minutes of fluids but it definitely helped her. You're a great mom and we are all very happy that you two stumbled upon one another in that Forest :) You've done so much to help me and my cats Miski, Wesley and our newest member, Maow. If there's ever anything I could to to help, please don't hesitate to ask. It's the least I could do for all the time you've given to us. Be well fren 😸

I'm sorry you and Forest are going through this. Forest is lucky to have you. I think he will be okay.

Thank you for sharing this!

sending you and Forest love! 😻

Thank you so much for this information!!

Good luck on y'alls journey! We appreciate the help, advice and guidance over the years - may Forest continue to stay happy and give you the same!

Thank you for your video! Wishing good health to your babys 🐱💕

Thank you for sharing your story and our product Mallory, we're happy to hear Forest is still playing and being herself. Sending lots of love your way🤗

Awww! Sending you and Forest lots of love and hugs and prayers! Thank you so much for your videos! They are always so helpful! 😻🙏🏻💜

Thank you for sharing 😊

Thank you for sharing all this. Wishing you and your kitty the best.

My cat will not eat any of the ckd recommended foods prescription or otherwise and the vet is guessing and refusing to do blood work without over drugging my cat at midnight and two hours before the blood test. In all my 50 years owning cats 3 already with ckd and I'm now scrambling for a vet because I moved far far far from where I was the last 30 years. I'm absolutely devastated. It's been since October and I'm 100 percent sure that's what it is but my poor cat and I just cannot find a vet in the surrounding areas taking new cat patients. Dogs no problem cats they are horrifying. I have never in all my life have ever had so many encounters with vets who absolutely despise cats and treating them. This is so encouraging and go figure you did this 11 months ago. I cannot thank you enough. Because now I can contact this company and adjust his food levels whether by line or syringe I have hope again. Because yesterday I about threw in the towel and prayed to God for an alternative answer. Here you and this new test are. Thank you. God bless you and forest. 😢

Thanks for your honest videos.

Thank you for sharing this, it was greatly appreciated.

Poor little Forest! Thanks for sharing this and raising awareness. All the very best with your treatment of Forest 🤞🏻

Thank you for sharing all of this information and sharing your journey.

Yes the information was very helpful. Thank you!

Aww my old guy is going through this. Thank you and prayers for you and the rest of the kitty community 🙏❤️

I'm sorry to hear this.

Thank you!😻

❤ it is wonderful how you are taking care of her.

Thank you for sharing. Sending tons of love to sweet Forest.

All the best wishes to you and Forest! Am sure she will stay strong and accompany her parent for many years to come. Please take care of yourself too!

Thank you for sharing your about your beautiful Forest and her kidney disease. And the Kidney-Chek and other products. I currently am caring for two of my own cats, and my parent's cat with kidney disease. And my oldest dog, also with kidney disease, so can relate to your story. One of the cats was diagnosed a couple of years ago. The others, only late last year. I wish you and Forest the best. Thank you for all your videos. Best, Kathy

Thank you for sharing! I’ll have to look those strips up…

Thanks so much for sharing and paws crossed Forest stabilises ❤️❤️

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Much love for your meows, and thanks for sharing

My cat Sugah would of benefited from kidney check if I could of known or caught her kidney disease early. Dec 30th she earned her wings after almost 17 years of serviced doting love to one another. Miss you bunches my gurl 💯 pray this video everyone sees to help b4 its too late

Poor kitty. Thanks for informing us, and best of luck to both of you.

Thank you! So sorry for Forest, but glad your kitties have YOU! Big hugs! 😇😇

Thank you or sharing the information about the kidney disease indicator. As a long time cat owner, I have lost two kitties with kidney disease and it would have helped if I could have detected it a little earlier. All my best for Forrest. I know her remaining years will be happy ones.

Thanks for sharing this

Hang in there Mallory, good luck and big love

Thanks so much for sharing this info - I happen to need it just now, & am very grateful. Much love & best wishes to you & Forest!

Thank you!

Thanks for sharing this. I have three seniors.

Thank you for this video. We have gone through this with our cats through the years, and your comments on the products available are great. Keep it up!

T y for this video. Very helpful.❤️🥰

Thank You, Mallory.

We love you guys! Thanks for the video! ❤

Sending best wishes and prayers to sweet Forest…you’re such a fabulous mommy to your kitties! Thank you for sharing, blessings to you and your fur babes ♥️😻🙏🏻😻♥️

Thank you so much.

Forest will surely live a long and high quality life with the cares you are providing. Sending much love your way!

Thanks. We appreciate you. 💖

Thank you. 🙏🙏

Forest ❤️ I hope she still lives and long life with you. Thanks for all the information and sharing with us.

I love this channel

Much love and good vibes to you and your kitty family. Thank you for sharing your story (and this product) with us. Cats are so good at hiding diseases or discomfort. I know Forest’s quality of life will be the best it can be in your careful hands.

Bless your heart we can hear the tremor in your voice talking about your beloved baby being diagnosed. So glad you decided to share, education is key ❤

thank you for making this. my kitty just got her CKD diagnoses on her 10th birthday the other day. looking forward to your update.

Thank you for the video. I will be checking that product out. It’s affordable. Sending good vibes to Forest 💚💚

This is the first video of yours I've watched. Thanks for sharing Forest's diagnosis and what you're doing to help her. I have a tabby as well that the vet has checked twice for kidney issues so the information you've shared especially for home testing is invaluable. Much love to you and your beautiful girl

I'm sorry to hear this I lost my Elsa 3 years ago to kidney failure and it seemed like it happened overnight the vet told me its not rare for a healthy cat one day to be sick with kidney failure the next day and like you I fed elsa top of the line wet food (Love and miss you everyday snuggies ♥️)

Thank you for sharing this information ❤ My cat got diagnosed with kidney disease last month❤

Your channel has helped me so much to be a better and more educated cat mom! Just purchased kidney-chek to try on my two cats

Given that medical expenses can become very expensive very quickly pls add more ADS to your videos, I wouldn’t mind watching them fully!! & I’m sure others who’d wish to help wouldn’t either, we all know that these videos never fail to teach us something new & are always beyond informative!! Wishing you the best, go forest! 💕

Good on you for finding it early. My cat just got diagnosed. He hasn't eaten for a couple days and were worrying a lot. Were trying everything we can.