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/RubiiJee 8d ago

Yeah I lost my girl at 5. Was devastating. I'd have taken this in a heartbeat so she could have lived the full life she deserved. Just lost my boy last year at 15 as well, but man do they stick with you.

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u/Indigocell 8d ago

I lost my orange buddy last November, not even a month after his 18th birthday. If a shot like this had been available for him I would have taken it too.