HI All,

On Thu, 19 May 2005 22:16:42 UTC, "Lois"
wrote:

"Paul Smedley" wrote in part:
: The vet is suggesting the most probably causes of liver problems
are
: neoplasia (cancer), hepatic lipidosis, cholangitis,
: cholangiohepatitis, FIP or amyloidosis, and is suggesting biopsy or
: fine needle aspirates of the liver, preferably with ultrasound
: guidance to differentiate causes.

I agree with the others that you should get your cat tested for
hyperthyroidism. You just need a T4 blood test.
We're now waiting on the results of the T4 test - hopefully will get
them tonight or tomorrow.

Henri had the ultrasound and biopsies on Wednesday. When we picked
him up on Wednesday night we were very concerned, as the ultrasound
showed that his liver is enlarged, his kidney is shrunked, and his
spleen is also enlarged. Based on this the vet was extremely
concerned. However, the biopsy results came back last night, and he
is clear of cancer. Whilst he was knocked out rom the general
anaesthetic we had the vet take more blood to do the T4 test.

Whilst it's not cancer - he does still have the vets stumped due to
signs of multiple organs failing. We have Henri on some herbal
remedies and have eliminated dry food from his diet (his kidneys need
all the help they can get).


Do you by any chance use cedar litter for your cat's litter box? My
cat had liver problems, and his vet and the specialist I took him to
both recommended invasive, expensive procedures to identify the cause
of the problems. While I was doing my own research, I found out that
cedar is toxic and can cause liver problems in animals. I changed the
litter to clay right away, and while I haven't gotten any blood tests
for him since then, he's gained weight and had more energy since I
stopped using cedar.

Cedar is pretty rare in Australia And he never used to use a
litter box as he's always had access to outside.

We're now keeping him in at night and he's using a clay-type litter in
his tray.

Thanks to all for their replies.

Cheers,

Paul, Julie & Henri.