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hamsterjill

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2. Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to provide that information!!!

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Thu May 22, 2025, 07:31 PM

May 22

I understand that it's been available for cats since around 2023, but this is my first time with it. I'm a rescuer and I've pretty much been around the block with things. I'm glad to see a new addition to the arsenal.

But I'm not seeing much improvement in my cat, and I was hoping someone might know the time frame for it to be effective. I know you give it for 25 days, and then must wait at least 7 before another regimen. My cat is on day five and there hasn't been much improvement. My vet seems to think it would be a wonder drug and expected a quicker turn around.

I'm seeing small steps with this cat, but nothing miraculous yet. I'm hoping it's just taking some time with him.

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Anyone here have a cat with kidney disease that has been prescribed Varenzin? [View all] hamsterjill May 22 OP

I know about it because a similar analog was tested in humans and it has caused a great deal of hlthe2b May 22 #1

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to provide that information!!! hamsterjill May 22 #2

From Elanco's published data, most effect was seen at 56 and 84 days of study... hlthe2b May 22 #3

I hope so. hamsterjill May 22 #4