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Originally Posted by PeterT
Our cat has been behaving differently of late, peeing on the runner near the front door, not eating all her food, pooping in the basement under the stairs.
Took her into the vet on Saturday; blood work done, weight taken. She's lost a kg of weight (over 2 lbs) and her blood seemed thin.
My wife had a call from the vet this morning. Mabel is ill, possibly blood cancer; her red cell count very low 
Sue (wife) seems reconciled to having her euthanized later this week.
Feeling sad.  |
Sad to hear about your cat. Our mama cat had exactly the same issues and I brought her in on Wednesday and she has chronic kidney failure and a heart murmur. Also has mild anemia related to the kidney failure. Other than fluids and a nausea pill, not much to do except encourage her to eat. She can't do steroids due to the heart murmur (would give her a heart attack). It is possible she has lymphoma, but we're not treating for it so not testing for it either. She's 14.
Edited to add: She has the opposite problem. Not lethargic, still plays and such, but it's a real effort to get her to eat. She is no longer vomiting, so maybe will gain some ground on the weight.