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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thank you once again, your suggestions are much appreciated and I will certainly ask the vet. Sorry to hear about your FIV+ cat, I'm pleased you had some quality time with her. Jack was left behind when a neighbour moved away in 2011. I'm not exactly sure of his age but he's had 12 healthy years...
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thank you for your reply and your kind words! The vet said he might survive a year but it was 50/50 whether he would get through the operation. He's on 5 mg prednisolone daily, he's quite mobile and has a good appetite which I'm sure the steroids are helping. I think he does look uncomfortable...
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Hello, Thanks for your message. I'm glad your cat is showing an improvement. Unfortunately, Jack's stool is really bad now, almost liquid and very red. My vet says nothing will help except surgery. Sadly Jack is going to get weaker quite quickly. I'm still wondering if I should have the surgery...
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Hi, I'm sorry for the delay in replying, I have had some personal issues to deal with and didn't check my messages. Thank you for your kind and very true words!
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Hi, I'm sorry for the delay in replying, I have had some personal issues to deal with and didn't check my messages. Thank you very much for sharing your story, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Petey did really well on the medication you mention. Jack is only on prednisolone at the moment as the...
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thank you!
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thank you for your reply!
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    I have given Jack his first prednisolone tablet today. As these are immunosuppressive and he is FIV+, I am wondering if I should continue with Fortiflora. I read that It should be used with caution in FIV+ cats? Thanks!
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thank you! Thank you!
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thanks for explaining. I have spoken to the vet today and asked what treatment is available if I'm not going ahead with surgery and she recommended oral steroids. She said his stomach would be distended due to inflammation which was why he seemed uncomfortable but that pain relief was unnecessary.
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Hello, Thank you very much for sharing your story and your kind words. I'm very sorry to hear about your cat, It's so awful not knowing what to do for the best when they are ill. I've asked for a phone call from the vet today to see what can be done to make Jack feel more comfortable. Your good...
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thank you for your further reply. I think it's just the vets opinion but she didn't seem to want to consider treatment without having the mass analysed. I can ask again. Jack seems quiet this morning, he vomited a little clear liquid in the night and seems to sit quite slowly, so I assume...
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Hi, Thank you for replying! These are the qualifications of the vet that did the ultrasound, BVM&S CertAVP(SAM) MRCVS Clinical Director. The only report I've had about the tumour is as stated above; 'large mid intestinal mass present intestinal wall thickness up to 1 cm in areas and enlarged...
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thank you, that's very kind of you!
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    Intestinal Mass in 15 yo FIV positive cat, whether to operate or not.

    Thanks again!
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