Friday, February 24, 2006

Tests and possible diagnoses

Bitey has had:

An X-ray, several blood tests, a spinal tap, a myelogram, and a CT scan. He has been tested for cryptococcus (negative) and toxoplasmosis (still waiting). None of these tests have been conclusive, but they are still working with several possible diagnoses.

Because Bitey is FeLV+, Feline Lymphoma is at the top of their list.

Then there is Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), which according to the vets, has no real treatment and no cure.

It could still be toxoplasmosis

or a simple blood clot in the spine.

Next up: MRI

I would give my left pinky toe for a diagnosis, no matter how grim. Not knowing really sucks.

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