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So unfortunately we received the results of the biopsy today. It is cancer, and she only has a few more weeks with us at best. While I am devastated at the news, I am glad we have answers. Going to try to give her as much love in the next few weeks as possible. 128542

2 of my 3 cats in recent years were very heavy water drinkers. One is a diabetic, the other had kidney disease. Neither vomited immediately afterwards, though. Bloodwork will be able to confirm either of these conditions if that's what he has, so hopefully you can keep him as comfortable as...

Thanks all. We estimate that she's about 8 years old. The vet did take pity on us for all we've been through and did a biopsy for free 2 days ago, so we'll find out in about 5 more days what the results are. I am praying it's not cancer, otherwise we've got a whole different ballgame. Thank...

Thanks for your reply. Certainly we don't know her history before we had her but we've had her for five years now and she has been doing great for the past four. A few more details: She has for the most part remained very good natured. We've had her on lots of meds the past few weeks, and...

Yes, definitely need to know the blood sugar # (curve test is best but more expensive; a spot/quick test will still give you an idea). How did the vet say to treat the diabetes?

Hi there, I am brand new to this forum. Looking to touch base with anyone who has gone through anything remotely similar to what I'm about to describe. I say this all with the recent sadness of losing 18 year old Zoe last December to kidney disease and 16 year old Laney just 3 days ago to IBS...