This is my first post to this board, so Hello to everyone from myself (Mike), and my Cat, "KGB".
KGB is 9.5 years old, a DSH Tabby, and one of the most friendliest cats you will ever meet. He loves everyone, and purrs constantly.
Here is the problem right now. I have a chair next to my desk, that the cat sits/sleeps on when I am on the PC. He will sit and look at me, and I pet him over the head/neck all the time when he sits there. Its a good "inspection" time for me, to make sure there are no mats in the fur, fleas, or anything else that might be wrong.
Monday, I noticed he was very lethargic, and sleeping on rug in kitchen, which he never does. I didnt think much at first, because we have a new HVAC system, with a heater vent near where he was in the kitchen.
Tuesday was sort of normal, nothing "real" unusual. He was a big love-bug, a little more than normal.
Wednesday when petting him in chair, I noticed a BIG lump on the side of his neck. It was not soft, and not warm (the signs of an abcess). I took him to vet, and checked out. He tested negative for FHIV and Leukemia, and they took sample from lump to see what it was. There was not much pus, and some cells in the sample. It was sent off to a lab, and should have results monday.
Doctor says there is 50/50 chance it could be tumor, but he just doenst know for sure, as he said tumors shouldnt grow that big, that fast. They gave him shot of antibiotics, and some Omoxicillin liquid to take home.
Now he IS acting sick (I am sure antibiotics have a LOT to do with that), and am very saddened by his lack of well-being. He is still eating somewhat normal, and drinking water, but very very, lethargic and tired. The lump has not changed at all. I have been putting a warm compress on it 3x a day, to try to bring any infection to the surface, if it is an infection.
I need some advice/encouragement from anyone who has dealt with this, as I am having trouble dealing with the grief I am experiencing right now, as I hate to see him be ill like this.
I am praying for news that he might be Ok, but am mentally preparing myself for what may come next.
He is my best friend, and I am worried sick.
<< He has always been up to date on shots, and has always eaten Science Diet Cat foods .. He has always been a heavier cat, weighing in between 15-16lbs .. 75% indoor/25% outdoor >>
KGB is 9.5 years old, a DSH Tabby, and one of the most friendliest cats you will ever meet. He loves everyone, and purrs constantly.
Here is the problem right now. I have a chair next to my desk, that the cat sits/sleeps on when I am on the PC. He will sit and look at me, and I pet him over the head/neck all the time when he sits there. Its a good "inspection" time for me, to make sure there are no mats in the fur, fleas, or anything else that might be wrong.
Monday, I noticed he was very lethargic, and sleeping on rug in kitchen, which he never does. I didnt think much at first, because we have a new HVAC system, with a heater vent near where he was in the kitchen.
Tuesday was sort of normal, nothing "real" unusual. He was a big love-bug, a little more than normal.
Wednesday when petting him in chair, I noticed a BIG lump on the side of his neck. It was not soft, and not warm (the signs of an abcess). I took him to vet, and checked out. He tested negative for FHIV and Leukemia, and they took sample from lump to see what it was. There was not much pus, and some cells in the sample. It was sent off to a lab, and should have results monday.
Doctor says there is 50/50 chance it could be tumor, but he just doenst know for sure, as he said tumors shouldnt grow that big, that fast. They gave him shot of antibiotics, and some Omoxicillin liquid to take home.
Now he IS acting sick (I am sure antibiotics have a LOT to do with that), and am very saddened by his lack of well-being. He is still eating somewhat normal, and drinking water, but very very, lethargic and tired. The lump has not changed at all. I have been putting a warm compress on it 3x a day, to try to bring any infection to the surface, if it is an infection.
I need some advice/encouragement from anyone who has dealt with this, as I am having trouble dealing with the grief I am experiencing right now, as I hate to see him be ill like this.
I am praying for news that he might be Ok, but am mentally preparing myself for what may come next.
He is my best friend, and I am worried sick.
<< He has always been up to date on shots, and has always eaten Science Diet Cat foods .. He has always been a heavier cat, weighing in between 15-16lbs .. 75% indoor/25% outdoor >>