Hi Jenn,
I've got to get information on the CAT scan today; when I had cancer the tumor was found during another procedure and did NOT show on on any of the ultrasounds, nor did any (and I had a lot!) physical pelvic exam give any hint. After it was found, the oncologist ordered a CAT scan to use as a reference during surgery, so I have to know if a CAT scan would tell us something in Tater's case.
The problem with the exploratory is that two vets are working on his case; my older vet is sure that an exploratory is the way to go (and he actually did save Roylene's life by doing one many years ago) but the younger one thinks all the evidence for FIP is mounting and that an exploratory won't tell us anything.
I feel in my heart that Tater does not have FIP; there is just something too weird about those tiny little stools and I have felt that way since the beginning.
Thanks so much for your thoughts and for caring.
Julie
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I would not have ANY exploratory surgery done to my cat by a vet that was NOT feeling positive that it would be helpful. The last thing Tater needs right now is ANYONE with negative energy around him, especially cutting him open! I second the opinion stated that you need a second opinion, preferably one more qualified in this field. I'd definitely take the Tater to the specialist! Use you gut instinct, it's there for a reason!
Jenn
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