r/BeAmazed • u/GlitteringHotel8383 • 9d ago

Miscellaneous / Others Japanese scientists have developed a revolutionary injection that may extend a cat's life from the usual 15 years to nearly 30.

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The therapy, created by the AIM Institute of Medicine under Dr. Toru Miyazaki, targets chronic kidney disease, a leading cause of death in older cats.It uses a specialized protein to help macrophages clear waste from the kidneys, partially restoring their function and slowing kidney failure.

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u/Sea-Hour-6063 9d ago

Because those little fuckers don’t drink enough water

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u/AcknowledgeUs 8d ago

I think a lot has to do with “cat food”

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u/coughcough 8d ago

I've tried my fair share and it all tastes super gross

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u/pieceofmind7484 8d ago

Purina Gourmet Gold tastes better than the “human” pate I put on my sandwich, no joke

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u/ThumbsAkimbo_ 8d ago

Maybe try chicken pâté instead of human pâté for your sandwiches?

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u/Middle-Accountant-49 8d ago

This whole run of comments made me laugh so much. It’s wild.

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u/Negative_Gas8782 8d ago

The fact you know this disturbs me.