Cat update

[lexin]

The vet rang me yesterday with an update on Smokey.

Whatever is up with her isn’t her thyroid, liver or kidneys. Nor is it anaemia. She doesn’t have diabetes.

Her intestines are “thickened” and that could be a bad sign. He said they may want me to get her to their premises in Mona as they have other equipment there to do more detailed investigations.

However, Mona is quite a way from Bangor, doubling (at least) the taxi fare. Usefully, my friend Stewart has offered to give us a lift, so it may be possible.

She is now eating much better, which is good, but she is still lethargic and drinking a lot of water.

I have sent my first claim to her insurance company.

Comments

[kotturinn]

A friend's cat had an ultrasound that showed that. A subsequent endoscopy ruled out cancer but confirmed inflammatory disease, so cat is now on steroids which appear to do a lot of good, though may have long term risks. Also special sensitivity diet and, recently, Ondansetron because she still wasn't eating properly - friend describes this as a 'miracle drug' as it's had the desired effect.
Fingers crossed Smokey has something similar.

Here, we're waiting for results of lymph node samples.

[lexin]

Fingers crossed, then, for Smokey and for you.

[coughingbear]

sending very best wishes to you both.

[lexin]

Thank you!