"Cathy F." <clfrclfr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "herman" <hermankadiddlehopper@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "Cathy F." <clfrclfr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> "Steve Chen" <schen@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>> My cat has something inside his rear thigh. Does not seem to be
>>>> painful when I feel it.
>>>>
>>>> What tests can a vet do to find out if he has cancer?
>>>> Are the tests reliable?
>>>
>>> Biopsy - either surgical or if possible, needle. Yes, reliable.
>>
>> fine needle biopsies are often not reliable; then you're charged again
>> for a surgical biopsy.
>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> He has no energy and is not eating well.
>>>
>>> Have you mnmade a vet appt? If not, ASAP!
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>>
>> assuming that the vet is competent and he knows how to diagnose things,
>> a BIG assumption.
>>
>>>>
>>>> If he does have cancer what can a vet do to make him more
>>>> comfortable?
>>>
>>> Depending on the type of cancer & stage, could be surgically removed
>>> &/or chemo may be used - cats tolerate chemotherapy a whole lot better
>>> than humans do. Painkillers, if necessary.
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>>
>> Prednisone-what most vets fall back on. But why put an animal through
>> all that, if he has cancer, chances are he's going to die soon anyways,
>> after your bank account is drained.
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> I disagree, rather big-time. Besides the fact that, based on the
contents
> of your reply, the bottom line to you seems to be money, rather than
> trying to save a cat's life or extend its lifetime with quality care.
>
> Cathy
It is a troll Cathy just some stupid kid out on summer break
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