Saddle Thrombus & Lung Cancer

[Climorome]

My cat had a Saddle Thrumbus early Dec in one leg. Not the heart but because of lung cancer which I would have never suscpected (no smoke, scent free house).

In addition to trying to fight the cancer, I am wondering what else I can do to dissolve that damn clot. He is on Plavix and another blood med.

Anyone here who has been able to extend the life of a FATE cat with lung cancer?

 

[Furballsmom]

Hello, I apologise that I don't have any worthwhile ideas for you but I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hopefully a member with experience in this will reply for you asap. .

 

[di and bob]

As long as your baby is is having quality in his life, there is not much to be done. I take it you have asked the vet about surgery for the clot and the cancer? Plavix is meant to prevent more clots. In humans I know the clot really never 'dissolves' unless a clot 'buster' is given, and which doesn't work after a period of time, usually hours. The body develops collateral blood vessels around the clot to bypass it. I would highly recommend seeing if the vet can give you a pain injection to keep for your cat in case he suddenly gets worse. it is encouraging that your cat has gone this long with no additional problems.The only other recommendation is to take him to a specialist. Cancer is horrible, and most senior cats develop some form of it as they age, it is from nothing you could have prevented, ageing cells divide wrong and develop into cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with you, please keep us posted on what you find.....bless you and your sweet boy....