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April 13th 04, 06:20 AM
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symptoms of intestinal cancer
My 12 year old cat cat has just been diagnosed with intestinal cancer
mostly because she has an elevated white blood count and a lowered protein and no other symptoms such as feline lukiema or thyroid trouble, and no kidney involvement. She does not have any liver malfunction. There have been blood tests but no biopsy or ultra sound. The vets are proposing ultrasound but I am wary of any invasive procedures. I have read all the threads on cats with intestinal cancer, but I would like to know if cats with these symptoms actually increase their appetite which mine is doing, but still lose weight. She is not on any medication. My cat has lost a lot of weight over the last 8 months and that is why I took her to the vet. Further, when not eating she occasionally makes rather funny movements with her mouth (like a grinding)and I am not sure what that means. I just wanted to know if anyone has any further ideas, suggestions or verification that these symptoms are congruent with the diagnoses. (They did suggest she might have an inflamed bowel but she does not have diahrea) My cat does not have teeth problems. She was given a shot for worms about 3 months ago. When I suggested I took in a stool sample, the vet said it was not needed; the blood tests would tell all... 
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April 13th 04, 06:46 AM
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Elly -- As with all serious illnesses, I would suggest that you get a second
opinion. -- L. "Elly" wrote in message om... My 12 year old cat cat has just been diagnosed with intestinal cancer mostly because she has an elevated white blood count and a lowered protein and no other symptoms such as feline lukiema or thyroid trouble, and no kidney involvement. She does not have any liver malfunction. There have been blood tests but no biopsy or ultra sound. The vets are proposing ultrasound but I am wary of any invasive procedures. I have read all the threads on cats with intestinal cancer, but I would like to know if cats with these symptoms actually increase their appetite which mine is doing, but still lose weight. She is not on any medication. My cat has lost a lot of weight over the last 8 months and that is why I took her to the vet. Further, when not eating she occasionally makes rather funny movements with her mouth (like a grinding)and I am not sure what that means. I just wanted to know if anyone has any further ideas, suggestions or verification that these symptoms are congruent with the diagnoses. (They did suggest she might have an inflamed bowel but she does not have diahrea) My cat does not have teeth problems. She was given a shot for worms about 3 months ago. When I suggested I took in a stool sample, the vet said it was not needed; the blood tests would tell all...
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April 13th 04, 06:46 AM
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Elly -- As with all serious illnesses, I would suggest that you get a second
opinion. -- L. "Elly" wrote in message om... My 12 year old cat cat has just been diagnosed with intestinal cancer mostly because she has an elevated white blood count and a lowered protein and no other symptoms such as feline lukiema or thyroid trouble, and no kidney involvement. She does not have any liver malfunction. There have been blood tests but no biopsy or ultra sound. The vets are proposing ultrasound but I am wary of any invasive procedures. I have read all the threads on cats with intestinal cancer, but I would like to know if cats with these symptoms actually increase their appetite which mine is doing, but still lose weight. She is not on any medication. My cat has lost a lot of weight over the last 8 months and that is why I took her to the vet. Further, when not eating she occasionally makes rather funny movements with her mouth (like a grinding)and I am not sure what that means. I just wanted to know if anyone has any further ideas, suggestions or verification that these symptoms are congruent with the diagnoses. (They did suggest she might have an inflamed bowel but she does not have diahrea) My cat does not have teeth problems. She was given a shot for worms about 3 months ago. When I suggested I took in a stool sample, the vet said it was not needed; the blood tests would tell all...
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April 13th 04, 12:24 PM
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"Elly" wrote in message om... My 12 year old cat cat has just been diagnosed with intestinal cancer mostly because she has an elevated white blood count and a lowered protein and no other symptoms such as feline lukiema or thyroid trouble, and no kidney involvement. She does not have any liver malfunction. There have been blood tests but no biopsy or ultra sound. The vets are proposing ultrasound but I am wary of any invasive procedures. I have read all the threads on cats with intestinal cancer, but I would like to know if cats with these symptoms actually increase their appetite which mine is doing, but still lose weight. She is not on any medication. My cat has lost a lot of weight over the last 8 months and that is why I took her to the vet. Further, when not eating she occasionally makes rather funny movements with her mouth (like a grinding)and I am not sure what that means. I just wanted to know if anyone has any further ideas, suggestions or verification that these symptoms are congruent with the diagnoses. (They did suggest she might have an inflamed bowel but she does not have diahrea) My cat does not have teeth problems. She was given a shot for worms about 3 months ago. When I suggested I took in a stool sample, the vet said it was not needed; the blood tests would tell all... I'd have the ultrasound done to find out exactly what you are dealing with. We had one done on our Fuffernutter when he was losing weight. The only other thing that alerted us to a problem was the "greasy" appearance of his fur. He also had an elevated white count and showed "something" on X-ray. Turned out he had cancer everywhere including his liver. Not what I wanted to hear but better than not being sure. The procedure isn't invasive. The biggest hassle for Fluffer was that they shaved his belly. He wasn't upset by the procedure any more than he was by any other vet appointment. W
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April 13th 04, 12:24 PM
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"Elly" wrote in message om... My 12 year old cat cat has just been diagnosed with intestinal cancer mostly because she has an elevated white blood count and a lowered protein and no other symptoms such as feline lukiema or thyroid trouble, and no kidney involvement. She does not have any liver malfunction. There have been blood tests but no biopsy or ultra sound. The vets are proposing ultrasound but I am wary of any invasive procedures. I have read all the threads on cats with intestinal cancer, but I would like to know if cats with these symptoms actually increase their appetite which mine is doing, but still lose weight. She is not on any medication. My cat has lost a lot of weight over the last 8 months and that is why I took her to the vet. Further, when not eating she occasionally makes rather funny movements with her mouth (like a grinding)and I am not sure what that means. I just wanted to know if anyone has any further ideas, suggestions or verification that these symptoms are congruent with the diagnoses. (They did suggest she might have an inflamed bowel but she does not have diahrea) My cat does not have teeth problems. She was given a shot for worms about 3 months ago. When I suggested I took in a stool sample, the vet said it was not needed; the blood tests would tell all... I'd have the ultrasound done to find out exactly what you are dealing with. We had one done on our Fuffernutter when he was losing weight. The only other thing that alerted us to a problem was the "greasy" appearance of his fur. He also had an elevated white count and showed "something" on X-ray. Turned out he had cancer everywhere including his liver. Not what I wanted to hear but better than not being sure. The procedure isn't invasive. The biggest hassle for Fluffer was that they shaved his belly. He wasn't upset by the procedure any more than he was by any other vet appointment. W
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April 13th 04, 02:00 PM
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April 13th 04, 02:00 PM
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April 13th 04, 06:51 PM
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The vets are proposing ultrasound but I am wary of any
invasive procedures. I have read all the threads on cats with intestinal cancer, but I would like to know if cats with these symptoms actually increase their appetite which mine is doing, but still lose weight. Ultrasound is not invasive. I've had it done. They put jelly on your skin and roll a plastic device over your skin. With kitties they have to shave their bellies. My cat had an xray that showed something. They did ultrasound to confirm liver and stomach cancer. He only lost a pound from when he started seeming ill then went way down hill within days then I let him go to sleep. Eating a lot and not gaining weight is a basic sign of cancer. It's also a sign that the intestines are not functioning properly. Intestines break down and absorb nutrients. Two days before my cat died he made a movement with his mouth like he was eating food. He wanted to eat but eating made him ill. I also help a tsp of tuna juice under his mouth and he made a licking movement over the juice but would not touch it. He also laid on his back with his legs spread out a lot and walked like his stomach hurt him, crouched low, head down. The first doctor said he just had an upset stomach or I would have let him go to sleep sooner.
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April 13th 04, 06:51 PM
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The vets are proposing ultrasound but I am wary of any
invasive procedures. I have read all the threads on cats with intestinal cancer, but I would like to know if cats with these symptoms actually increase their appetite which mine is doing, but still lose weight. Ultrasound is not invasive. I've had it done. They put jelly on your skin and roll a plastic device over your skin. With kitties they have to shave their bellies. My cat had an xray that showed something. They did ultrasound to confirm liver and stomach cancer. He only lost a pound from when he started seeming ill then went way down hill within days then I let him go to sleep. Eating a lot and not gaining weight is a basic sign of cancer. It's also a sign that the intestines are not functioning properly. Intestines break down and absorb nutrients. Two days before my cat died he made a movement with his mouth like he was eating food. He wanted to eat but eating made him ill. I also help a tsp of tuna juice under his mouth and he made a licking movement over the juice but would not touch it. He also laid on his back with his legs spread out a lot and walked like his stomach hurt him, crouched low, head down. The first doctor said he just had an upset stomach or I would have let him go to sleep sooner.
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April 14th 04, 07:09 PM
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I am so sorry to hear about the cancer. As far as I know there is no official cure for it. The only suggestion I can give you is to try alternative medicine, mainly Homeopatic medicine. I have read a lot of great things about it, and how it can help with number of deseases. Here in UK, there is a number of vets qualified in Homeopathy as well, and although the initial treatment is pricey (~£100) it;s worth it, especially in deseases like this. here are few links to do with cat cancer and Homeopathy for your review. I wish you both all the best, and to have many more years together. http://www.trusthomeopathy.org/educa...ng/pa_vet.html http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/gr...115/cancer.htm http://www.geocities.com/feline_squamous_cell_cancer/ http://www.catclinic.co.uk/health/lymphoma.htm http://www.oncolink.org/ http://barbarascamera.com/punkie.htm http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7995/ Gee
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