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Thank you for your post!

With intensive care - yes, there are MANY times when renal failure can be improved. We may never get the kidney values back to normal - but we may improve them enough to get your kitty feeling better again and then can continue some at-home care.

In general, this link may help when understanding and thinking about kidney failure:CLICK HERE

That link discusses renal failure, important laboratory values, and even diet options - both commercial and home cooked.

Possible treatmets that may REALLY help:

- Antacids, such as Pepcid A/C (famotidine) - the kidney normally excretes acids, but when they do not work, acids build up in the body

- Subcutaneous fluids to be given by you at home - when the kidneys do not work well, they can no hold in water. This fluid administration will help with hydration and flushing out the kidneys.

- Depending on the phosphorus level - phosphate binders such as Alternagel can also be considered.

- As far as food - the most common used food for cats in kidney failure is a prescription commercial diet called Hills K/D - which is lower in protein and other chemicals that a diseased kidney can no longer handle. If this is not tolerated, there are other diet options, both prescription and home-cooked to consider.

This link will dicuss more information:
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=&A=2615&SourceID=

Please let me know if this helps!
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The above is given for information only. Although I am a licensed veterinarian, I cannot legally prescribe medicines or diagnose your pet's condition without performing a physical exam. If you have concerns about your pet I would highly advise contacting your regular veterinarian.