UMUSA RECEIVED SOME NOT SO GREAT NEWS 😿

We have been helping Umusa, a New York kitty, since October with his chronic allergies and treatment for his asthma. Unfortunately, after 3 months on Apoquil, Umusa was still itchy.

Umusa was referred to a veterinary dermatologist. An immunology blood test showed Umusa is allergic to dust mites, fleas, and some types of grass and trees. Umusa's dermatologist suggested immunotherapy, but because Umusa has been losing weight, she suggested running bloodwork to check Umusa's liver & kidney function, a urine culture, and a blood pressure check before changing medications.

Unfortunately, Umusa was diagnosed with moderate renal disease; his veterinarian has postponed changing his medications for now, prescribed him Hills prescription k/d food, and suggested a water fountain to encourage Umusa to drink more water.

We had some funds left over from our Secret Santa fundraiser to purchase a water fountain for Umusa.

This is not the news we hoped for; Umusa can continue to live a good quality of life with the best medical care possible. His mom is trying to limit his exposure to allergens and said that despite everything, Umusa seems happy; his whiskers have grown back, and he loves his new food!

If you would like to help with Umusa's prescription food cost, please donate here: https://on.ftloa.org/46ZhnqP