It is possible that it could be intestinal lymphoma, a kind of cancer that FeLV+ cats are vulnerable to. If you can, you should take him to an oncologist right away. Chemotherapy in cats is very effective with lymphoma and not hard on the cats the way chemo is for humans. Some cats can live for years in remission, though that is less common for FeLV+ cats. But I have heard of a few positive cats living over a year with chemo. That said, it might not be lymphoma. If you can not go to an oncologist, try to go to a board-certified internist. They are usually at big veterinary hospitals, vet school hospitals, and veterinary referral centers. They are better at diagnosing and treating positive cats, usually, and some can also treat cancers. Michelle In a message dated 1/15/2007 9:16:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We found out Dec. 29th that our 4 year old cat, Toby is felv positive. We had been treating him for a bladder infec. And asked my vet to do a felv test. He started feeling better while being medicated. Eating and drinking and using the litter box. Coming out to say hi and get some petting. As of yesterday he started sliding back. Not eating or drinking, walking wobbly and hiding and no peeing or pooping. We went back to the vet....more blood work and xrays this time. Blood work is good, xrays showed an area of a swollen intestine. Vet thinks excess lymphatic cells are accumulating there. Toby is staying in the hospital where he will get some more antibiotics and start steroids. Tomorrow more xrays..... I have had cats that have lived 17 and 18 years.This is the first cat I have had the is felv positive. I don't know what to do, where to go for info. Especially anything like lymphatic cells in the intestines.........is this a death sentence ????? Thankyou for any help/info you can give me.... Anna
