We love our Ash cat

Our cat, Ash, is twenty-one years old as of January. Four years ago she was diagnosed with problematic kidney's and given a two year prognosis.

I've never been one to shy from spending money on my cat and C. has been on board with that (a wise decision, given that Ash does have seniority). Not everyone gets this, as she is just a pet, but I see myself as responsible for her life. As long as she is not in pain (as far as we know), and we can afford it, we will do what we can.

For four years, Ash has been on Fortekor, Calcitriol , Amelodopine, Vetasyl, Tumil-K, and Maxiguard (that's 1 tablet, 2 gel-caps, fiber on her food, an oral gel, and a spray for her teeth EVERY DAY). Now we have added Cosequin and Lactulose (another powder on her food and a liquid dispensed orally with a syringe, EVERY DAY - twice for the syringe). You might laugh, and many do, but four years later, her kidney's have not deteriorated AT ALL. It baffles my vet. C. is convinced Ash will outlive the current aged-cat record holder of thirty-six years.

Perhaps the radiation therapy four years at McMaster University for her hyperactive thyroid has made all the difference (could have used drugs, but that would have been a two year prognosis - radiation, as you can see, has proven FAR more cost effective).

We love our Ash cat.