Now U know why I called in the cavalry! Extra water?

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Posted by Iguanamomma on May 19, 2000 at 00:08:52:

In Reply to: and still more ... posted by iZ's mom on May 18, 2000 at 20:02:50:

Apparently the little bit that I know is from igs who were more advanced in their kidney problems. But it also appears that the symptoms vary from ig to ig ;o( That's why it's a tough call.

If Napoleon really loves the oranges, you might want to try to switch him over to mandarin oranges for a while. They're less "acidy" (is that a word?) and he might process them better right now.

I seem to recall that getting in lots of fluids is a plus. Hopefully someone can say yes/no on this. It probably wouldn't have to be strictly water; thinking melons and even adding a bit of the lowly iceberg *grin* Iceberg is about zip protein wise but a good source of moisture.

Raven, I hope you understand that I wasn't blasting your vet. I know how important it is to trust your medical provider. And I would much rather him be on the cautious side than have something slip by and your ig get worse. Besides a little steroid never hurts *grin* I got one in Jan due to sinus problems and had the added bonus of having energy to spare---guess that came from being able to breathe!

Take care and keep us updated.

glenda

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*Squeak*(empithet of joy) his leggies are workin'!!! raven 05/19/00 (2)
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- Great news! Hope the improvements continue! (more) T and Q 05/19/00 (0)
Extra water is always a good idea (more) T and Q 05/19/00 (3)
- Lots of water...... raven 05/19/00 (2)
  - mmmmmmmmmmm ... ORANGES! iZ's mom 05/19/00 (1)
    - ummm ... sorry, messed up ... read THIS one, not above! iZ's mom 05/19/00 (0)

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: Apparently the little bit that I know is from igs who were more advanced in their kidney problems. But it also appears that the symptoms vary from ig to ig ;o( That's why it's a tough call. : If Napoleon really loves the oranges, you might want to try to switch him over to mandarin oranges for a while. They're less "acidy" (is that a word?) and he might process them better right now. : I seem to recall that getting in lots of fluids is a plus. Hopefully someone can say yes/no on this. It probably wouldn't have to be strictly water; thinking melons and even adding a bit of the lowly iceberg *grin* Iceberg is about zip protein wise but a good source of moisture. : Raven, I hope you understand that I wasn't blasting your vet. I know how important it is to trust your medical provider. And I would much rather him be on the cautious side than have something slip by and your ig get worse. Besides a little steroid never hurts *grin* I got one in Jan due to sinus problems and had the added bonus of having energy to spare---guess that came from being able to breathe! : Take care and keep us updated. : glenda

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