Reply #35: UPDATE

[LeftyFingerPop]

Again, a thank you to those who responded. :hug:

The ultrasound showed some abnormalities, but nothing that looked like cancer. Distended and sludgy gall bladder (this was the abnormality near her liver), but no blockage or impaired liver function. There is a small growth on her spleen, but not big enough to cause huge problems yet.

There is a substantial thickening of her stomach where it empties into the small intestine, but it is not consistent with a tumor. It is probably inflammation from a gastric ulcer, and this would cause all of the bleeding she has been having.

She is not eating today, and she is not going to the bathroom. The vet said not to worry about her going to the bathroom...she is more concerned with her loss of appetite. I picked up some special food from the vet that should stimulate her to eat.

If her symptoms do not subside in a few days, the vet will want to do an exploratory scope, which I will agree to.

If that does not show anything, she suggests exploratory abdominal surgery. I will probably not agree to that since I do not want her to go through that.

I am hoping I can get her to eat soon, because she can hardly move, and her eyes turn very dull. I did get her to eat a little yesterday, and she perked up, but today...

Thank you again everyone, I will post updates.