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Lily is having emergency surgery, please send prayers
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I'm so happy to read that Lily is feeling better and getting back to her own self.
I agree with whoever said to give the vet a call to get your lab results.
I'll be watching for news.
I agree with whoever said to give the vet a call to get your lab results.
I'll be watching for news.
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I took cococat's advice and called the hospital yesterday and again this morning, the lab results came in this morning.
The doctor said it's not cancer, but there are still two options what it might be: FIP or a bacterial infection. Since Lily is recovering very well, the doctor said she's leaning towards the bacterial infection.
I asked why Lily's white blood count could be good if it's FIP, and she said the count goes up initially, then levels off again later, so that's why it's still a possibility. Since the lab already has the tissue samples, she has okayed for them to run the FIP test. Then we will know for absolutely sure.
Also, I have switched vets on the doctor's recommendation we have a new one. Funny enough, it's the vet my best friend takes her kitty to.
Thank you once again, everyone.
The doctor said it's not cancer, but there are still two options what it might be: FIP or a bacterial infection. Since Lily is recovering very well, the doctor said she's leaning towards the bacterial infection.
I asked why Lily's white blood count could be good if it's FIP, and she said the count goes up initially, then levels off again later, so that's why it's still a possibility. Since the lab already has the tissue samples, she has okayed for them to run the FIP test. Then we will know for absolutely sure.
Also, I have switched vets on the doctor's recommendation we have a new one. Funny enough, it's the vet my best friend takes her kitty to.
Thank you once again, everyone.
Depending on the FIP test, it should possibly just show there was an "exposure" to coronavirus. In my experience, a cat with FIP doesn't get better.Originally Posted by SwampWitch
I took cococat's advice and called the hospital yesterday and again this morning, the lab results came in this morning.
The doctor said it's not cancer, but there are still two options what it might be: FIP or a bacterial infection. Since Lily is recovering very well, the doctor said she's leaning towards the bacterial infection.
I asked why Lily's white blood count could be good if it's FIP, and she said the count goes up initially, then levels off again later, so that's why it's still a possibility. Since the lab already has the tissue samples, she has okayed for them to run the FIP test. Then we will know for absolutely sure.
Also, I have switched vets on the doctor's recommendation we have a new one. Funny enough, it's the vet my best friend takes her kitty to.
Thank you once again, everyone.
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Thanks, that is a good opinion!Originally Posted by kluchetta
Depending on the FIP test, it should possibly just show there was an "exposure" to coronavirus. In my experience, a cat with FIP doesn't get better.and has a terrible fever that can't be brought down. (so what I'm trying to say, is that I think she doesn't have FIP, in my opinion)
The surgeon said we will find out for sure if she has FIP, since the only way to do that is testing the actual tissue (not through a blood test), and they have the tissue from the surgery. I agree, she is doing really well, good appetite, usual Lily. It's not often you say, "yay bacterial infection!"
I am SO THRILLED - answers to our prayers, for sure!Originally Posted by SwampWitch
I took cococat's advice and called the hospital yesterday and again this morning, the lab results came in this morning.
The doctor said it's not cancer, but there are still two options what it might be: FIP or a bacterial infection. Since Lily is recovering very well, the doctor said she's leaning towards the bacterial infection.
I asked why Lily's white blood count could be good if it's FIP, and she said the count goes up initially, then levels off again later, so that's why it's still a possibility. Since the lab already has the tissue samples, she has okayed for them to run the FIP test. Then we will know for absolutely sure.
Also, I have switched vets on the doctor's recommendation we have a new one. Funny enough, it's the vet my best friend takes her kitty to.
Thank you once again, everyone.
Hope you're doing okay, too, Mommy!
I just saw this thread. I'm so glad your beautiful Lilly is doing better. Sending more positive vibes her way.
That's great news
I'm so happy to hear that it wasn't cancer.
Fingers crossed now that they come back with bacterial infection
It's lovely to hear that Lily is getting back to her usual self
Fingers crossed now that they come back with bacterial infection
It's lovely to hear that Lily is getting back to her usual self
YAY it's not cancer - and I'm SO GLAD to hear she's feeling so much better - and it does feel strange to say "let's hope it's a bacterial infection," but that's what it is!Originally Posted by SwampWitch
Thanks, that is a good opinion!
The surgeon said we will find out for sure if she has FIP, since the only way to do that is testing the actual tissue (not through a blood test), and they have the tissue from the surgery. I agree, she is doing really well, good appetite, usual Lily. It's not often you say, "yay bacterial infection!"
So, one hurdle down and one more, possibly, to go. I'm so very glad Lily is doing well! Do you have any idea as to when the FIP testing will be completed?
Still sending loads of for a full recovery for your precious Lily.
Still sending loads of for a full recovery for your precious Lily.
Oh, I am SO SO SO very happy to hear this
More loving thoughts and positive vibes for next test results!!!
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I was scratching my head over this "FIP test" until I saw this post. As far as I know there is no test to positively identify FIP until the post mortem (after death). But tissue samples from inside during exploratory surgery....that can be tested for FIP?Originally Posted by SwampWitch
Thanks, that is a good opinion!
The surgeon said we will find out for sure if she has FIP, since the only way to do that is testing the actual tissue (not through a blood test), and they have the tissue from the surgery. I agree, she is doing really well, good appetite, usual Lily. It's not often you say, "yay bacterial infection!"
I too am celebrating the not cancer diagnosis and hoping for a diagnosis of bacterial infection. Is Lily already on antibiotics?
Anyway I'm glad you are switching vets, too. How is our Lily today?
Continued vibes for a bacterial infection!!
So glad you finally got the lab results back and that they were good. Now, continued vibes that she does NOT have FIP:
So glad she's doing better. She's just adorable. I'm hoping along with everyone else that the test comes back negative.
Robin
Robin
