Hi Ben,
You might want to ask your Oncologist about Rutin if it's pleural
effusion/chylothorax. The Feline Lymphoma Group has more info about it's use
and success.
Margo
-----Original Message-----
>From: Marsha <[email protected]>
>Sent: Jun 8, 2014 11:41 AM
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Popcorn
>
>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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