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RubyLou23 t1_j8pzduh wrote

What a handsome gentleman cat. At 22, he looks great. You take excellent care of him.

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robnelle OP t1_j8q0qk2 wrote

Thank you! My aunt helps me a lot with his expenses. I wouldn't be able to do it without her, bless her! Elder pets are sweet but expensive to maintain! Their bodies start breaking down in the golden years just like ours do!

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metastasized t1_j8py3t1 wrote

What do you feed him? Asking for a friend

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robnelle OP t1_j8pznco wrote

Well, he's a kidney kitty (roughly stage 3 ckd at this point) so for the last several years, he has been on Royal Canin Renal support food. A year ago, he went on a phosphorous binder. I used to give him only kibble, but now I mix with wet food. I also bought him a petkit water fountain to encourage him to drink more water. That has been working well! He also gets subq fluids and blood pressure meds daily...well most days.

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HarleyHix t1_j8rtesn wrote

Since he's a kidney kitty, has he been checked for high blood pressure? He has very dilated pupils which are a symptom, and at stage three high BP is certainly possible. It's easily managed.

He's beautiful and I hope you have him for a long time yet!

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robnelle OP t1_j8s0l3s wrote

Yes! He's on BP meds. His vet put him on Amlodipine. He's been on it about two years now. At his last checkup she upped his dosage. He takes it without too much trouble. I just let the little pill pieces dissolve in a tiny bit of water and add to his wet food. He goes for checkups a couple times a year.Thank you!

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HarleyHix t1_j8s4s53 wrote

Perfect! You're taking such great care of him!

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[deleted] t1_j8qma7a wrote

Happy 22nd birthday, Jet! You’re older than me 🎂💖

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Painwizard666 t1_j8pxnuj wrote

Omg jet happy birthday 🎊🎉 😻

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Buttgerm t1_j8pxnry wrote

He’s one lucky cat!

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Bento_Fox t1_j8pxvgz wrote

Aww, he's so cute. Happy Birthday to Jet!

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mfdeviant t1_j8qxe5b wrote

what a distinguished gentleman!

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hk9950 t1_j8py4m9 wrote

Happy bday old timer!

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mniakur t1_j8pz9sa wrote

Happy birthday! May you live long and happy life, kitty ❤❤❤

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Trans_Seraphim t1_j8qd018 wrote

Damn this cat’s older than me

Happy birthday Jet!!!!!

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[deleted] t1_j8rglwv wrote

Happy birth day 🥳💃🎈🎉🎊 you've been enjoying life on this planet for longer than I've been! Wish you many more years! 😻😻

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punkinholler t1_j8s0d8u wrote

Happy birthday to Jet! If he is an American kitty, did you take him out to the bars for his 21st birthday last year and get him a tuna martini?

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robnelle OP t1_j8s1qx4 wrote

Ha, ha! At his age and with his medical conditions, he doesn't tolerate people food too well. It tends to make him sick. Doesn't stop him from trying to eat it, though! 😅 I have to guard my plate. He couldn't care less about alcohol though!

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HouseHippo24 t1_j8uan1s wrote

Jet, you are a good kitty and an excellent companion

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catthalia t1_j8q04be wrote

Timeless beauty❤️

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bragstarr t1_j8q2haa wrote

Wow 22. Impressive!

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Mrmike777 t1_j8qrfzb wrote

But does he like the "Wings" song that bears his name??

Inquiring minds want to know!!

Happy birthday to a classy feline! 🐱

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robnelle OP t1_j8reqk6 wrote

Actually, neither of us had heard it before! I just found the song and played it for him. It's awesome! Thank you for introducing us to something new...well..old! 😅

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Electronic-1911 t1_j8qyth9 wrote

Looks like he’s got a bit of the ‘ol cataracts there. Beautiful kitty.

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BaldAndGassy t1_j8r9mcd wrote

Happy birthday 🐟🐠🎂🎊🎁🎉🎈

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ArliQueen t1_j8rlko2 wrote

22yo and still fine!! Happy birthday, good Jet!

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Offrostandflame t1_j8rn7x6 wrote

Happy birthday. Here's to many more 🥳🎁🎂👍👏

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smallbus t1_j8rncmc wrote

🥳🎂🎁🎈

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