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Does anyone have any in depth answers about ascites Fluid in my cats belly all of a sudden and yet with all the tests no one can tell me why my cat died within 2 weeks when being happy and fine before that. I did post on that but I'm just curious if there is anyone here who can give me more in depth info why a vet who did: Blood tests, fluid analysis from the abdomen, xrays/ ultrasound and still 4 days after I buried my cat there is no definitive answer. Blood tests were not perfect but still vet could not tell me. I have had cats my whole life and never have seen this. Cat never went outside. No fever --ALT was low--HCT>LOW MCV>LOW Neutrophils seg> HIGH . Lymphocytes > LOW . Monocytes HIGH Absolute Lymphocytes>LOW Absolute Reticulocyte > very high off chart. Nothing showed up in fluid analysis or ultrasound. I know she is gone but it still boggles my mind why these tests showed not a cause? 13 year old cat. With all the technology I'm amazed!!
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I am truly sorry for the loss of your cat ... Unfortunately vets like human drs are practicing and sometimes do not have a answer ...
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When humans get Ascites, it is most often liver function related. I get it several times a year and have to have it drained. It comes on rapidly and my doc says if not treated promptly, it is life threatening.
Sorry about your kitty.
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Are you in the United States? I know veterinary expertise varies from country to country. And the tools available to the vets also varies.

I can totally understand how you feel. I would say that without an autopsy (I forget the medical term that applys to cats) it will be very hard to tell.

I hope you can come to a place of peace regarding this. It will take some time. 13 is about the normal life span for a cat.

Your kitties age certainly reflectes the excellent care she received.

God bless.
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