Re: Ginger update2

[Lernermichelle]

In my experience anorexia comes before they otherwise act sick, but they do usually start acting sick after a little while too if they have lymphoma. But there are fast growing and slow growing lymphomas. Blood work can let you know how her organs are functioning.  If there is a problem with an organ, it could be lymphoma or could be something else and would need to be checked through ultrasound.  If her bloodwork is fine she probably does not have lymphoma, but that is not definite as sometimes it does not show up in bloodwork for a while-- for instance if it is intestinal lymphoma it may not be affecting any organs in a way that would show up on blood work.   HOWEVER, there are a lot of other things it could be.  I just wanted to let you know about lymphoma because a lot of cats with FeLV get it.  If caught early it can sometimes be treated for a long time-- a year or more-- with chemotherapy and/or steroids.  Basically with any FeLV+ cat who stops eating or starts eating less, I would get them blood work, have a vet feel them for lumps or enlarged organs, and from there decide whether an ultrasound is needed to check for lymphoma.    Michelle     In a message dated 2/23/05 4:18:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh no.. now I am worried â can one be really active and playful, but still develop lymphoma??  Is this something that I should get checked out for Ginger separately?  Or will it show on the blood work?