Cagney, my panther is sick. Kidney problems. Help

[boondyke69]

A couple of months ago I took James Cagney to see the vet because he was not himself, kinda slow & not looking great. They ran blood work & said his white blood cell count was high. We put him thru 2 rounds of antibiotics. He seemed to rally & perk up. The vet said one other of his level was high & it could be a sign of kidney issues. The X-ray didn't show any inflammation.
Now he has taken a dive. This X-ray showed a "protrusion" from his kidney.
He has lost weight... I am waiting for the blood work results... He got a shot of vitamin a & fluids.
Any help or ideas would be so helpful...
I love him & am worried
He will be 5 in October, I was told male panthers life expectancy is 9-12 years.
The vet says his bone density is good

 

[jannb]

I'm sorry to hear about your Panther. I just recently had a chameleon with kidney problems and he seems to have made a turn around. Five is a senior for a panther. My vets says he normally sees them pass between 4 and six. My daughter and I have been keeping since 2004 and she had one male make it to 8 and I had one make it to 7. Sadly most went between 4 and 6.

Antibiotics are very hard on the kidneys. I would defiantly not use those anymore. Allopurinol Is often used for kidney issues. Amos was also anemic and took liquid vitiman b for that. How experience is your vet with chameleons?

 

[boondyke69]

They are the best exotic vets here. That is why I take him there, they care for my fuzzy kids as well.
5 is senior? I was told 9-12 for males... Since he is losing weight, I got wax worms for him.
He must have thought it was his bday...
He ate 17 of them! I would get him lobster if he wanted it.

 

[Fiona's Mom]

They are the best exotic vets here. That is why I take him there, they care for my fuzzy kids as well.
5 is senior? I was told 9-12 for males... Since he is losing weight, I got wax worms for him.
He must have thought it was his bday...
He ate 17 of them! I would get him lobster if he wanted it.

Stay positive....spoil him and enjoy him while you can. He heads one life...make it his best.

 

[boondyke69]

Cagney update after vet visit
Cagney if home after his visit, his blood work showed definite kidney desease. But not kidney failure!!'
He got subconscious fluids. I am doubling his rain in his habitat. He is getting lots of waxworms (high in fat) but he can have whatever he will eat.
He gained 4 grams!!

Keeping him well hydrated will help him to flush his kidneys. & of course calcium

So lots of care & love.
I was worried the the blood work, that it was his time... Whew

he is more active & alert.
I told the vet no antibiotics, due to them causing kidney problems

Plan on getting fluid injections every week.