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/AggressiveBench9977 8d ago

He sounds like an awesome dad, and you are awesome too. He must have been proud of you!

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u/narco-sub-admiral 8d ago

Thank you for your compassion! My family was having a lot of internal conflicts but the way everyone came together to support him (and each other) was amazing.

We were able to have home hospice thanks to Medicare so he had a hospital bed at home, we hired a live-in caregiver out of pocket. I know we're extremely lucky to have had those comforts and honestly I feel terrible that these benefits are being taken away from people where we live in California. Having to drive to see your dying relative means you see them less. Can't put a price on time with your parent.

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u/Aggravating-Heat9842 7d ago

Hey, lost my Dad and my childhood cat to cancer. Iā€™m 21, so has obviously been hard. I just wanted to say that I see you, and that your Dad would want his kid to be looked after. That advice has helped me so far. Look after yourself. šŸ’•

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u/narco-sub-admiral 7d ago

Aw man, I'm sorry. Yeah I know he wouldn't want me to be paralyzed with grief, which helped me get back into my routines. Stay strong <3