Ben, sorry to hear about Popcorn. Is the fluid IN the lungs, or is the
fluid outside the lungs preventing them from expanding? Outside the
lungs pressing on them is called pleural effusion. Inside the lungs
would be pneumonia (if infection), or pulmonary edema. If they're
testing fluid for lymphoma, I'm guessing this is fluid in the chest
cavity outside the lungs. If pleural effusion, hopefully the vet drew
off as much fluid as possible to help Popcorn breathe comfortably.
Though, it can take some time for the lungs to fully re-expand, and they
can be tired and achy afterwards. Unfortunately with lymphoma, it's
possible for the fluid just to build right back up.
Marsha
(NOT a vet or vet tech, but just went through pleural effusion with
Milkdud (R.I.P.) a few weeks ago)
On 6/8/2014 3:21 AM, Ben Bot wrote:
I'm new to this list, so hello.
Popcorn spent most of yesterday at the veterinarian office, after
decidedly bad news during his latest appointment.
He's lost 4 lbs in the past 2 weeks, and his breathing had become
labored, after an attempt to treat what was believed to be an upper
respiratory infection with antibiotics.
All the issues that he's been taken in for over the course of the year
that he's been a member of our family suddenly make sense.
We're currently waiting for the results of the fluid in his lungs to
confirm lymphoma.
I've isolated him from Liberty, as she became aggressive towards him
on his return from the vet, and it's clear he doesn't have the energy
to deal with her at this point.
He is on prednisone and antibiotics to reduce the discomfort of his
last days with us.
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