RE: Loki with lung issue

[Danielle]

Hi Steve,

 

If it is indeed pleural effusion.... the underlying cause with Felv + cats is usually lymphosarcoma.  The vet told me that the pleural cavity can fill within 4 hrs, so things can go downhill quite rapidly. 

 

For any cat with breathing difficulties, the addition of oxygen can make them more comfortable. 

 

My thoughts are with you and Loki...  we made a drive to the vet not so long ago.

 

Danielle

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Steve Williams
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 2:02 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: RE: Loki with lung issue

Danielle, thanks for the link.  It could be pleural effusion.  My vet doesn't work Fridays, but I can see if another vet will see him.

 

Cherie, thanks for thinking of us.  It helps to know.

 

Steve

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Cherie A Gabbert
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 1:48 PM
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Subject: Re: Loki with lung issue

My gosh Steve, I do not know, but you and Loki are in my thoughts, and keep watching.

Good luck.

Cherie

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Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 1:40 PM

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Subject: RE: Loki with lung issue

 

Sorry, didn't mean to come off as being "short"... here is a link to help

you out.

http://petplace.netscape.com/netscape/nsArtShow.asp?artID=616

Danielle

 

 

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Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 1:37 PM

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Subject: RE: Loki with lung issue

 

Possible pleural effusion. Please see a vet.

Thanks

Danielle

Steve Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

In the last couple of days, Loki has developed some kind of internal
problem. From outward appearances, it looks like his lungs are expanding
and contracting in a very pronounced way, at about once a second (I don't
know what a normal lung expand/contract would be). It seems like he has
always had some kind of internal hiccup. Seems like I've seen very slight
weird organ movements once in awhile over time, but he was normal acting and
seemed great. Now, he looks a little distressed in that the lungs going in
and out are a little uncomfortable. And, he is not as active. I am
thinking it is not anemia because when he does move around, he does so very
easily and without a change in breathing.

I'm hesitating about taking him to the vet, because it is a further stress,
but I will do so if there is any sign of pain or of this gets worse or
continues another day or two.

Has anyone seen anything like this before?

Loki is almost 10 months old now, and is the last survivor of his siblings,
all FeLV+.

Steve