Hi, my cat Peppers, was diagnosed with chylothorax this last week, when we had to rush him in for emergency treatment for breathing problems and they drained 213 ml of fluid from his chest. That vet was awfully short with us, and offered no extra info, nor even the suggestion of low fat food or Rutin. It was another clinic I took him to for follow up that told us about that - they can't thus far find an underlying cause - Peppers is only 4, he's an indoor cat, his heart is strong, he's otherwise healthy.

I have been online for hours and have seen very little info or treatment. Arg. Not happy. Peppers still has some fluid in his chest, but they don't think he needs to be tapped yet, as he's not in discomfort - in fact, he's finally gone to my daughter's top bunk bed, and the top of his very tall cat post for the first time in a week yesterday.

Also - what low fat foods have other chylothorax kitties tolerated well - he's putting his nose up at it! And giving him the Rutin! What a chore. He can't stand it - I just pry his mouth open and put it at the back of his mouth and close him up again. I suppose I will end up with some interesting tiny calluses on my fingers from his teeth.... .....

I hope I hear from some of you. I am feeling a bit alone in this.