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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    I have tried some of those churo treats and he would take them at times. He is SOOOO picky its frustrating. ha. I did try a can of Friskies Ocean Fish last night between him and his housemate and he did go at it and finish about 90% of his bowl before it dried up. Took about an hour or two...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    No, totally understand. I just feel it is something brewing and could get worse over the year. He is still eating good but has these moments at his dish sometimes. I'll just have to keep an eye on if they keep increasing in frequency. I have cameras on their food dishes so it is easy to...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Wow. It's been a year since this all started. I guess you can look at it that my buddy has been in remission for a year now. Success, of course! I'm grateful for that and I've spent so much time with my two buddies the past year. He just had his checkup with his oncologist on 1/12. Doctors...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Yes! I remember you showed me this earlier in the year. I actually used it a lot lately to medicate my other IBD kitty! But now he has taken onto pill pockets for now. I always keep a can of this around in case! This was a huge help this year. Thank you :)
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Ya know, that is funny because his oncologist said yesterday, "if we get another life, I want to be reborn as one of YOUR cats. You're very dedicated to them". We had a good laugh about that. I just really, really hope he never gets tired of pill pockets. That is the only way I have been...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Long term update on my buddy. (I'd say long-term is always good on these types of things!) First a very note-worthy moment - His B-day was the last week of September. He turned 8! Medication as of now: 5mg chlorambucil every 2 weeks 5mg prednisolone daily Cerenia for about 3-4 days after the...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Ah, OK. I'll have to try. Once I get my black kitty squared away, hopefully I won't need anything like that for a while!
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Aw, thanks! I'd say yes...... and no. ha ha. The good news is my bengal is fine. I'm just concerned with my black kitty now. He had a consult with the internal med doctor last week to start on the journey to see if he has IBD vs. lymphoma. I'm going to need to have an endoscpopy done on him...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Thanks! It helps to know things are OK medically, but it's still tough. He had his chemo pill last night too so he is laying around a lot today. Even though the medication is working, its hard to see these type of days.
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    His checkup with the oncologist went pretty well. His blood levels are normal. His thyroid level also turned out to be totally normal. The Dr. thinks his accelerated breathing looks to be anxiety-based. We've checked just about everything else! Like I said, the poor guy is afraid of...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    I have not. But we have something close. Almost every night when I sit on the floor and put a soft blanket across my legs, he'll come lay on them and get chin scratchings for about 30 minutes. So that cats get their yoga in a way. ha ha Was reading the other thread about the heat and may...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Thanks, I do feel good about covering all the bases on this. Actually when you mentioned HCM that reminded me of what my late cat had. Some of parts of her heart had thickening and she had a mid-range murmur. Still lived to be 17! I think my home is comfortable. The thermostat is set at 75...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Things have gotten weird lately. I'm not sure what is happening. My buddy is still in remission but over the past few weeks I noticed his breathing was a little more pronounced. Like he'd take these faster quick breaths when standing up or loafing. Here is where it becomes very confusing...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Oh, #6 was meant to be a positive thing that he is still eating regularly. I mentioned because pancreatitis was brought up but typically the first major signs of that are the kitty stops eating and throws up frequently so we didn't feel that was a fit either.... (hopefully and thankfully). On...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    I guess we kind of don't know. We met with his doc again and he reassured me that my buddy is still in good remission status. (great weight, great bloodwork and his abdomen feels very normal on exam). We went through a couple of possibilities and going to have to try some things one by one...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Well, I take everything back. My buddy is in pain. Something seemed a little off on Saturday but it's gotten worse as the week has gone on. He bread loafs in discomfort & pain in the middle of the floor and doesn't play anymore. Was always vocal but doesn't talk much anymore. Still eats and...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Thanks @Margot Lane ! I found your reply buried in my quote. ha. Hope your kitty is continuing to do well. I think I found my routine except for figuring out this recent bread loaf phenomenon. Its driving me crazy thinking that he is cramping or uncomfortable suddenly, but ill check with the...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    It's been a while since I've updated. We had a follow-up in May but I got real sick that month with a stomach bug. He just had another follow-up yesterday. Overall, my buddy is doing well heading into 5 months medicated remission. - His bloodwork was perfect - Dr said his stomach feels nice...
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Thanks so much. That makes me feel a little better. I'm hoping between 2 to 3 weeks to get back on track. I was scared we ruined his remission. Gosh, I've never had a cat with the opposite problem. It's always the runs!!!
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    IBD and possible lymphoma, my cat is crashing

    Thank you both for replying. @Margot Lane Did your kitty's stool take weeks to get better again after going back up to 5? (I love hearing your kitty is heading toward year 3!) It's been a week and 2 days as of now and he just went for the first time today and it was all mush :( Nothing...
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