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For a more comprehensive overview of Billi’s health, check out the Medical Playlist.
FAQs:
1. What about Feline AIM (apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage)/the research out of University of Tokyo/check out Claire LuvCat?
This is a great question, and there’s a short answer and a long answer. The short answer is this is VERY new research, we don’t understand the full impact yet, it’s not available in the United States.
The longer answer (not as in depth as the long answer) is the current publications on feline AIM are focused on ACUTE kidney injury, and while results are promising in regards to protecting kidney function, it’s a far cry from extrapolating to this being a cure all for chronic kidney disease in cats (especially polycystic kidney disease which is congenital). I’m excited to see where the research goes, but the reality is research takes time.
2. Is Billi on [insert medication here]?
One good thing about being my cat’s vet is that I can adjust her medications as needed! It’s handy during the end stages when she can have good and bad days. Rest assured between myself, Squirrel friend (also a vet), and Billi’s internist we have Billi’s medication down! Not all cats need the same cocktail, so what Billi is on may not be the same as another cat with CKD.
3. How long does she have left?
I don’t know! Progression of renal failure is individual, and based on so many factors. Based on the most recent retrospective analysis the majority of cats in stage 4 did not live beyond ~100 days. Most does not mean all though, and some cats had less or more time depending on their individual factors. I’m focused on quality of life over extension of life, so as long as Billi feels ok we’ll keep going 💜
4. We haven’t seen any updates! Is she ok?
In general, no news is probably good news. Or at the very least static news! I’m focused on Billi over content creation right now, so it doesn’t necessarily mean she isn’t doing well if I don’t post for a bit.
Again, thank you all for the overwhelming show of love and support. It means more than words can adequately express!
If anyone is interested in learning more about IRIS staging, check it out here: http://www.iris-kidney.com/education/education/index.html
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Billi is a female domestic shorthair, she's 15 years old, her favorite word is mad.
Inspiration for learning to “speak” with buttons from Hunger4Words (check her out on IG).
Affiliate link for FluentPet buttons: https://flnt.pt/billispeaks
LinkTree for:
✨merchandise
✨website with FAQs and getting started resources
✨other button options
✨food puzzles
✨Instagram
✨TikTok 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
https://linktr.ee/BilliSpeaks
Want to learn more about the research study Billi and many other animals are in? Check it out here:
theycantalk.org/research
billispeaks.com/research
A Billi dictionary 📖
🔹Fan toy: a homemade toy with sewing elastic tied to a stuffed bunny or mouse
🔹Food water: a small amount of warm water over a handful of kibble
🔹Watermelon: a food puzzle that looks like a watermelon
🔹Catnip water: what Billi named my coffee
For a more comprehensive overview of Billi’s health, check out the Medical Playlist.
FAQs:
1. What about Feline AIM (apoptosis inhibitor of macrophage)/the research out of University of Tokyo/check out Claire LuvCat?
This is a great question, and there’s a short answer and a long answer. The short answer is this is VERY new research, we don’t understand the full impact yet, it’s not available in the United States.
The longer answer (not as in depth as the long answer) is the current publications on feline AIM are focused on ACUTE kidney injury, and while results are promising in regards to protecting kidney function, it’s a far cry from extrapolating to this being a cure all for chronic kidney disease in cats (especially polycystic kidney disease which is congenital). I’m excited to see where the research goes, but the reality is research takes time.
2. Is Billi on [insert medication here]?
One good thing about being my cat’s vet is that I can adjust her medications as needed! It’s handy during the end stages when she can have good and bad days. Rest assured between myself, Squirrel friend (also a vet), and Billi’s internist we have Billi’s medication down! Not all cats need the same cocktail, so what Billi is on may not be the same as another cat with CKD.
3. How long does she have left?
I don’t know! Progression of renal failure is individual, and based on so many factors. Based on the most recent retrospective analysis the majority of cats in stage 4 did not live beyond ~100 days. Most does not mean all though, and some cats had less or more time depending on their individual factors. I’m focused on quality of life over extension of life, so as long as Billi feels ok we’ll keep going 💜
4. We haven’t seen any updates! Is she ok?
In general, no news is probably good news. Or at the very least static news! I’m focused on Billi over content creation right now, so it doesn’t necessarily mean she isn’t doing well if I don’t post for a bit.
Again, thank you all for the overwhelming show of love and support. It means more than words can adequately express!
If anyone is interested in learning more about IRIS staging, check it out here: http://www.iris-kidney.com/education/education/index.html
✨
✨
✨
Billi is a female domestic shorthair, she's 15 years old, her favorite word is mad.
Inspiration for learning to “speak” with buttons from Hunger4Words (check her out on IG).
Affiliate link for FluentPet buttons: https://flnt.pt/billispeaks
LinkTree for:
✨merchandise
✨website with FAQs and getting started resources
✨other button options
✨food puzzles
✨TikTok 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
https://linktr.ee/BilliSpeaks
Want to learn more about the research study Billi and many other animals are in? Check it out here:
theycantalk.org/research
billispeaks.com/research
A Billi dictionary 📖
🔹Fan toy: a homemade toy with sewing elastic tied to a stuffed bunny or mouse
🔹Food water: a small amount of warm water over a handful of kibble
🔹Watermelon: a food puzzle that looks like a watermelon
🔹Catnip water: what Billi named my coffee
