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Pichu’s Journey: Battling Dental Disease and Kidney Failure

A quiet struggle behind every meal. Body running low on strength. A condition hiding beneath the surface. The moment Pichu was brought to our clinic, he initially showed signs of pain and poor appetite.

Patient

Pichu

Condition

Dental Disease and Renal Failure

Date

Nov 15, 2025

Case Overview

Pichu is a 10-year-old outdoor cat with a fading appetite and difficulty chewing. When his family noticed, they knew something wasn’t right. On examination, we found severe dental disease, along with significant dehydration. Pichu needed more than just basic care.

We took him in for hospitalization, allowing our team to stabilize and monitor him closely. From there, we began planning each and every next step with his safety in mind.

A veterinarian holding a cat on a metal table during a checkup.
A veterinarian holding a cat on a metal table during a checkup.
A veterinarian holding a cat on a metal table during a checkup.

Diagnosis & Decision

Blood tests revealed an unexpected result. Pichu had severe renal failure, with dangerously high toxin levels in his blood. At that point, anesthesia was no longer safe. We had to act fast.

Because the situation was critical and the prognosis was highly uncertain, we immediately shifted our focus to intensive medical treatment. Pichu’s family agreed to begin treatment.

The Procedure

Dr. Nenad wanted to support Pichu’s kidneys first to clear the toxic buildup in his body. The plan was to administer treatment, then conduct follow-up blood tests. Pichu stayed with us at the clinic for close monitoring and round-the-clock care.

After the first week, his blood tests showed remarkable improvement, giving us renewed hope. By the end of two weeks of dedicated care, his values had returned to their normal limits. Pichu was finally strong enough for his dental procedure, which we performed under anesthesia.

A cat is lying down on a yellow towel after treatment.
A cat is lying down on a yellow towel after treatment.
A cat is lying down on a yellow towel after treatment.
A cat is lying down on a yellow towel after treatment.

The Road to Recovery

In the following days, Pichu was strong enough to return home with his family. He returned for a follow-up checkup two weeks later, looking like a completely different cat: happy and full of life. He was indeed a cat who stood against the odds.

An image of Dr. Nenad Misura.
An image of Dr. Nenad Misura.

A Message from

A Message from

Dr. Nenad

“Pichu’s case was one of those moments that remind us never to give up. Seeing him recover and fight on was truly rewarding. It was something we will never forget.”

“Pichu’s case was one of those moments that remind us never to give up. Seeing him recover and fight on was truly rewarding. It was something we will never forget.”

Pichu

Today

Today, Pichu is doing wonderfully. He’s now happy, eating well, and enjoying life. He continues to visit us at the clinic and remains in good health to this day. 

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