lacey9875
New member
For my cat, Mikey.
A few weeks ago, he looked a little thin to me. We weighed him and he was down 3 lbs. By the time we got him to the vet about 5 days later, he was down to 10 lbs. I could, and still can, feel his little spine. The vet was sure it was his thyroid, but after an ultrasound and fine needle biopsy, it's either hepatitis or lymphoma. His liver and spleen looked mottled, and his spleen was extremely enlarged. I didn't want to put him through a full-on biopsy of both organs, if he doesn't have a lot of time left. Right now we're treating for the hepatitis and he goes back in two weeks to get his liver enzymes and weight checked.
Other than that, he acts totally normal. Still plays, runs around the house, and fights with Maggie. I'm so worried about my little guy, I can't imagine not having his diva-like behavior around. He's the reason I've sworn I'll never have another male cat, but I love him with all my heart and I'm devastated. If you guys could give him a little thought now and then, and say a few prayers, I'd appreciate it.
A few weeks ago, he looked a little thin to me. We weighed him and he was down 3 lbs. By the time we got him to the vet about 5 days later, he was down to 10 lbs. I could, and still can, feel his little spine. The vet was sure it was his thyroid, but after an ultrasound and fine needle biopsy, it's either hepatitis or lymphoma. His liver and spleen looked mottled, and his spleen was extremely enlarged. I didn't want to put him through a full-on biopsy of both organs, if he doesn't have a lot of time left. Right now we're treating for the hepatitis and he goes back in two weeks to get his liver enzymes and weight checked.
Other than that, he acts totally normal. Still plays, runs around the house, and fights with Maggie. I'm so worried about my little guy, I can't imagine not having his diva-like behavior around. He's the reason I've sworn I'll never have another male cat, but I love him with all my heart and I'm devastated. If you guys could give him a little thought now and then, and say a few prayers, I'd appreciate it.