Julia,
I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty's condition. What does your vet
have to say? Are you seeing a specialist? If not have your regular vet
recommend someone that he thinks will be able to be of more help to you
and get her in there quick. He'll probably send you to an Internist or
Oncologist. A lot of specialty clinics have 24/7 emergency care. I'm
not talking about regular ER places, I've had some terrible experiences
with those type of facilities. I suspect many of those vets don't have
a clue about anything other than setting a bone. If you can find an
certified Internist or Oncologist, I'd camp out in their waiting room
until they will see you. I know that you can have the fluid drained to
make her more comfortable, but beyond that I'm not sure what to
recommend for you. What does your vet suspect the "mass" is? Please
take a look at the archives, one of our list members, Michelle Lerner,
has recommended a double injection of steroids that seems to help them
feel better, but I'm not sure if that course of treatment is appropriate
in this case. Is the mass a cancerous growth? I haven't had much
experience dealing with cancers. I know that some of our list members
have treated with Epogen. Please give us as much information as you
can. Many of our list members are good at interpreting blood results,
so go ahead and post whatever you have. You must be frantic. What is
your baby's name? If you have any doubt that she's not ready to cross,
please don't make the decision without hearing from the group, or until
you see someone that is qualified to help you. Unfortunately, weekends
are notoriously slow for the list. I'm hoping someone with advice for
you will respond soon. Sending prayers for you and your kitty,
Nina
Julia Hagstrom wrote:
I have a 9-month-old kitten who has been diagnosed with Feline
Leukemia. She has fluid in her lungs and a mass in her chest. What
can I do for her???
Julia Hagstrom
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