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Mrs Chippy is 16, has never been sick a day in her life except for a slight "old cat" heart murmur and mild kidney issues. Sunday she was listless and didn't eat like normal. Temp 102.5. Coaxed her to eat some - my vet out sick with flu herself on Monday so she couldn't see her and 102.5 didn't seem like panic mode. By Monday night it was 103.5, and she would only eat tiny mouthfuls if coaxed. Vet saw her yesterday afternoon, temp 104.7. ALL bloodwork is normal or as expected (sigh),and kidney values are the same as before. Gave her subcu fluids, pepcid, antibiotic (not sure what now) and appetite stimulant. She is not improved and won't eat at all - believe me, I've tried everything including syringe feeding. Temp last night was 103.7, this morning 104.5. She is at the vet's now, getting IV fluids this time, and they will do some x-rays. She has been drinking water and urinating, passed one very tiny normal poop last night. With an old cat like this, my fear is we may be dealing with cancer rather than something infectious. Or maybe some mean virus... One of our other cats had two episodes of Fever of Unknown Origin several years ago - 105+ temps for days, and every test known to veterinary medicine was normal, but he always ate and doxycycline took care of it and he's been totally fine ever since (knock on wood). Vet a little reluctant to use doxy on Mrs. C. unless she's eating, and says it would be VERY weird for one household to have two cats with FUO. No coughing, sneezing, runny eyes or nose, no vomiting, diarrhea - no other symptoms but the fever, lethargy and not eating. Anyone been through this? Is this what an underlying cancer might look like? At her age, we would not put her through any aggressive treatment, and if she won't eat, she may not make it anyway. Any words of wisdom / experience gratefully accepted. And all possible good vibes, please. We love our diva.
Julie and Mrs. Chippy
Julie and Mrs. Chippy