Hello from Greycoat Research,

We just received TT’s latest routine bloodwork results today.

TT is Claire’s cat — and one of the reasons Greycoat Research began.

She has been living with Stage 2 chronic kidney disease and has been following a kidney care routine for 8 years.

<TT at the veterinary clinic today>

TT’s Bloodwork Results Today

TT’s numbers were not always stable from the beginning.

In the early period after her CKD diagnosis, her creatinine once rose as high as 2.9.

Her proBNP level was also rising at that time, so we had to pay close attention not only to her kidneys, but also to her heart-related markers.

Today, TT’s bloodwork showed:

• Creatinine 2.1
• BUN 18

Her previously elevated proBNP level also came down compared with the earlier result.

Based on her creatinine level, TT is currently back within the Stage 2 CKD range.

<TT’s bloodwork report from today>

Why This Result Matters

If you care for a cat with kidney disease, you may understand how meaningful these numbers are.

Stage 2 CKD in cats should never be taken lightly.

In a major survival study of cats with naturally occurring CKD, cats categorized as IRIS Stage IIb had a median survival time of 1,151 days — about 3.15 years.

That is why TT’s 8-year record matters.

This is not a small difference.

It is a long-term care record that goes far beyond what many guardians are told to expect.

TT once reached creatinine 2.9.

Today, 8 years after her Stage 2 CKD diagnosis, she was at 2.1.

Her BUN was 18.

And her previously rising proBNP level came down.

Not a Cure, but a Return to Stability

Of course, we cannot call this a “cure.”

CKD is not something that disappears after one good result.

And we cannot say that TT’s result came from one product alone.

But TT’s record clearly shows one important point.

For cats with CKD, the goal is not to avoid every unstable moment. 

What matters is not giving up when numbers fluctuate, and adjusting the care routine so the cat can return to a more stable range.

This is not a miracle story.

It is a real record of long-term care — built through careful monitoring, daily routine, and adjustments made over time.

TT’s Current Kidney Care Routine

TT’s routine is not simple.

And it is not a routine that should be applied to every cat in the same way.

It has been carefully adjusted based on her age, kidney condition, heart-related markers, appetite, body weight, and hydration status.

Here is what TT’s current routine looks like:

Diet

TT currently eats Royal Canin Renal Select.

For treats, she occasionally has Greycoat Low Protein Treats.

For TT, the focus has been consistency — choosing food she can keep eating comfortably, rather than forcing sudden or extreme diet changes.

Hydration

Her total daily water intake is managed at around 200 ml.

Sometimes, water is mixed with lickable treats.

When needed, small amounts of water are offered very carefully with a syringe.

This is not done forcefully.

It is done within the range that TT can comfortably accept.

Supplements

The Greycoat supplement set and omega-3 are used together,
and she also takes 1 capsule of Greycoat Calm before bedtime.

The key is not one single product.

It is the combination of stable diet management, limited treat intake, hydration support, regular bloodwork, kidney supplement support, heart-related marker monitoring, and close observation of appetite and body weight.

TT’s routine is shared as one real care record, not as a universal instruction.

Hydration support, supplements, and heart-related monitoring should always be adjusted based on each cat’s condition and veterinary guidance.

8 Years Were Built by a Daily Routine, Not One Single Method

TT’s 8-year record was not built by one special method.

It was built through regular bloodwork, hydration support, careful diet management, heart-related marker monitoring, and a daily kidney care routine that TT could accept over time.

For cats with CKD, short-term changes matter.

But long-term stability often comes from something less dramatic:

a routine that is maintained, adjusted, and repeated every day.

Cat kidney care is also changing.

AIM research, the gut-kidney axis, toxin burden, cellular energy, and antioxidant balance are helping us think about kidney care in a more complete way.

TT’s record reminds us that kidney care should not be about simply waiting for the numbers to get worse.

It should be about protecting a more stable everyday life for as long as possible.

We hope TT’s record gives hope to guardians caring for cats with kidney concerns. 

We are also cheering for every CKD cat continuing their own care journey.

If your cat is living with kidney concerns, this may be a good time to review the daily routine and see what can be strengthened.

Greycoat Research

P.S. One small note from today: TT was reportedly very angry about the clinic visit.