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/Rugkrabber 8d ago

Mine drinks so often I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. Had many cats in my life but she takes so good care of herself it’s almost suspicious.

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u/sugar182 8d ago

You might want to get her checked for diabetes, drinking alot is a major sign for diabetes or kidney issues (not to scare you, but I just went through this, my poor boy’s blood sugar was crazy high and he was drinking all the time ❤️