I am appealing to anyone out there who may have experience with the struggle of this condition. I have a seven year old Calico named Bandit who has been diagnosed with Idiopathic Chylothorax. We are now beginning the seventh week of dealing with this and undergoing chest taps every four days averaging the removal of approx. 135cc's of fluid each time. I'm administering 500mg of Rutin three times a day and praying it seems all the time that somehow she can beat this, but I must admit that it is now looking more and more hopeless. With the lack of practical experience in dealing with this condition as it is quite rare I am simply looking for guidance to whether or not my hopes are in vain.
There is nothing quite as distressing as looking into the eyes of one of your best friends, your child as such, who is otherwise happy and healthy, and constantly thinking about the decision to end their life.
When do you know that enough is enough and you should hope no longer?
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