Dear Linda,
Thank you so much for replying to my post. Currently Bandit is only on Rutin at 500mg x 3/dy and her chest taps are four days apart averaging the removal of 135cc's each time. This condition seems to be quite rare and I have reached out cross continent looking for answers, treatments or help in any form but have really come up with everyone telling me she will not survive this. However I have made friends with another chylothorax kitty who has actually survived this and it is her that has kept me going with hope. Lately that hope has been dwindling and it breaks my heart every time I look at my little girl who seems so healthy and happy in every other respect. We have not explored other medicines and you can be sure that I will be on the phone first thing in the morning to my vet. With the taps happening to frequently I have been feeling certain that the end was coming soon, regardless of the fact she doesnt' seem to be minding them whatsoever. The hardest part is the fact that I am running out of funds to keep this up, but I am continuing to keep going and trying regardless. I have an amazing vet, who although has little experience with this condition, comes to my home to tap Bandit. Even on days when I am forced to work she has a key and comes on her own with an assisstant. Bandit was originally a rescue kitten that I fostered from about 4 weeks and my vet has been there every step of the way. She to does not want to give up hope and both of us have shared tears over the matter. If there is any way to slow down the fluid I will be forever grateful as now the main fear is the onset of fibrosing pleuritis. I know the chyle fluid is very aggrevating to the chest and lungs and scar tissue has begun to build. Suprisingly enough though it is still somewhat less than we had expected. My hope would be that if we could slow down the fluid than maybe it might give her body more time to possbily heal. And if not, than at least she will be more comfortable and I will have gained valuable time spent with her. Thank you ever so much again...I promise to keep you posted on what my vet says and know that my prayers are with both you and Buddy. I truly understand how heart wrenching this ordeal is and I would not wish it upon anyone. I am here if at any time you should ever need someone to talk to, vent with, cry with or simply listen.

With thoughts and prayers,
~Amanda