Some not so good news....

[tatsxxx11]

Thinking of you sweet Bassett. Hope you continue to do well. We're keeping you in our prayers.

[marysmerrycats]

Naomi
I just saw this thread... so sorry to hear about Bassett again! what is the illness that she has? what kind of surgery will they do? I mean I know it's her lungs, but what will they do?

I will light a candle for her to get over this fluid on the lungs problem, and I hope she starts getting better soon!
how old is Bassett?
take care of yourself too, I know how upsetting it is to watch a cat's health daily.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so sorry to hear about Bassett's latest bout. I'm so glad she seems to be doing well, and I hope she continues to do well and it was just a bad phase she was going through. It does seem odd that she went so long without problems and then she produced so much fluid in such a short time.

Get well, sweet Bassett - and stay well.

[Nomilynn]

Bassett's heading to the vet tomorrow morning for another check up, and I think probably another chest drain. It isn't nearly as bad as it was, so I didn't feel like I needed to rush her in. But I keep watching her carefully and make sure she's ok.

I don't really understand the surgery myself, so I'm not about to try and explain it. I've searched for a link, but nothing that really explains it except in humans. I'll keep looking, and see if I can find something.

Bassett is four, and she weighs just under 15lbs.

[Cataholic]

Everything is crossed here for a successful white coat visit tomorrow!!

[Steffi N]

Naomi I sent you a PM with an abstract. I did find that a low fat diet is supposed to help. Wishing the best for poor dear Bassett

[NoahsMommy]

Poor, sweet Bassett, and you too, Naomi.

I'll be praying hard....we'll even get the furkids involved.

[marysmerrycats]

wishing Bassett all the best for her vet visit tomorrow!
(maybe you could ask the vet for some info on her illness, or a name for it? I mean, the vet could help you with that, but no big deal if you aren't looking for the info now, you have enough to think about now.)

get well Bassett, and good luck!

[kimlovescats]

Praying for a good vet visit tomorrow!!! Please keep us updated!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Prayers and positive thoughts are on the way for a good vet visit tomorrow. Good luck.

[Cheshirekatt]

Elvis and all the critters in the Cheshirekatt household are sending Bassett head bumpies and good thoughts. We'll be waiting to hear some good news.

[Nomilynn]

Originally posted by marysmerrycats
maybe you could ask the vet for some info on her illness, or a name for it?

I know what Bassett has.. I always have known what she has.. She has chylothorax. I know I've told you this before

Bassett has spent the evening sleeping, so I'm glad for that. I want to keep her still. I'm pretty sure she'll need more fluid drained tomorrow I just hope she's not accumulating it AS fast anymore.

Thanks for the prayers - I will update you tomorrow!

[Lerah021399]

I hope that everything goes okay for Bassett. Kitty prayers on the way.

[Nomilynn]

I don't have any news yet. The vet is very concerned. She is going to draw out the fluid that's there, and do another blood panel. I may have to take Bassett for another ultrasound and a catscan, if I can afford it. I have no idea what a catscan would cost. I know the ultrasound was almost $300. The vet said that she thinks Bassett has a tumor or something, something that is growing inside her that is causing this very sudden and rapid fluid buildup. I'm just so scared..

[Cheshirekatt]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}} to you and Bassett. I'm thinking positive thoughts for you guys.