Tigris -the report :( #135

**Barbara** · 09-08-2009, 03:26 PM

Tigris is rather ok tonight- obviously feeling better without all that liquid in his belly.
Trude the vet called again to hear how he was. She is a wonderful vet and loves the boys very much- she has brought these 4 years of survival to Filou.
But we do not have much hope. I happened to speak to a human doctor tonight who works a lot with cancer patients. She said that it can happen with humans as well that the liquor can be the first sign of a terminal cancer.
We have another appointment tomorrow evening.
Thank you for all your thoughts and being here for us.

**kb2yjx** · 09-08-2009, 03:48 PM

I am so sorry to read about the findings with Tigris. The fluid that was removed is called ascites. Our Molly Meu had it, too. Taking out the fluids helps with breathing, heart, and aids in comfort. I will keep Tigris(you, too)in my prayers, and will light a candle, too. Sandra

**phesina** · 09-08-2009, 05:37 PM

Prayers and love and a candle for dearest Tigris from us, too.

**Vio&Juni** · 09-09-2009, 11:46 AM

We are keeping Tigris in our thoughts. Let us know what you find out.

I will call a little later tonight.

**katladyd** · 09-09-2009, 01:31 PM

Prayers are coming from me for your dear Tigris!

**Edwina's Secretary** · 09-09-2009, 02:31 PM

Barbara...is there an update on our sweet boy Tigris?

Eddie is asking...;-))

**Barbara** · 09-09-2009, 02:33 PM

Ok we went with Tigris to see the vet tonight and here is the outcome- it's a mix and not yet definite:
First: She did a puncture yesterday to get the fluid out and she says it was more than she ever took from a cat in 40 years of practice. She also did an ultrasound but there was still so much fluid left in the poor boy that she didn't see anything clearly. This fluid, about a quart, had blood and many proteins in it. She says the fluid is an exudate which means all the fluids of poor Tigris' body run into his tummy- which is why he is dehydrated and anemic. She had real problems to get enough blood for the analysis.
Second: we know it is not the heart and we know it isn't FIP.
Third: The bloodwork had come back from the lab and it was not as bad as she had expected. The only levels that were really off were the liver values. Unfortunately the analysis of the fluid had'nt arrived yet.
We will wait for this analysis to come back.
The options: We suppose the analysis of the fluids will show some cancer, maybe in the liver. To really see it she recommends a CT. From there we can see whether surgery makes sense or whether it doesn't. She gives him pred injections now as they should close the vessels a little so that he does not lose that much fluid.
The surprise: She couldn't believe how feisty Tigris was under such a serious condition. He jumps on the table (at home, not at the vets), he eats- and with Trude, the vet, he gave headbumpies and began to play with her.
So at least he is not in any pain.
Keep us all in your thoughts. I need a miracle here. But at least it doesn't sound as impossible as it sounded yesterday.