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pricesskitty - 24 Jun 2005 18:34 GMT

Does anyone know what would cause jaundice in a cat? My cat will be 1 year
old July 4th and I had to take him to the vet. They are running blood
work on him and have 2 tests that have been negative-a liver disease and
leukemia. They are waiting on the results of some other blood work and I
have not heard anything. He is also slightly anemic and has had weight
loss and decreased appetite. I was just wondering if anyone could give me
some other diseases that are viral that may cause this to happen so I can
get an idea of what I may get a call about. I am just a concerned mother
of a very special child of mine named wolf. Thank You

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cshih16@yahoo.com - 29 Jun 2005 23:07 GMT

I encounter the similar situation now and searching all around for
treatments.
My cat is 8 years old. He got attacked badly by another cat. His
Jaundice is the complication of dehydrate and lack of enough food.
He was diagnosed with jaundice yesterday. His ears and eyes turned
yellow. His pee is very concentrated. He does not want to eat or be
fed, only drink little water. He has no energy and sleeps a lot.

The vet just wanted us to keep force feeding him and feeding him - both
water and food.
The food he is taking are: 1) CliniCare Canine Liquid and 2) a/d can
food
The vet said that the a/d provides good smell to arouse apatite, but my
poor cat just hate it.

don't know if this info helps... since i am looking for
solutions/treatments online too.

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Cal1fax - 30 Jun 2005 08:50 GMT

Poor Poor Kitty, I am not sure how to help, but good luck

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TeaLady (Mari C.) - 01 Jul 2005 18:37 GMT

> I encounter the similar situation now and searching all
> around for treatments.
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> don't know if this info helps... since i am looking for
> solutions/treatments online too.

The force feeding works - many smaller meals rather than a few
large ones is better. Nutrimax supplement, a gooey bunch of
stuff in a tube, mixed in with the food and some extra liquid,
is a good way to provide the needed extra calories.

Stick with the a/d - use that for force feeding, watered down
a bit. When the cat is feeling better, it will eat the a/d on
its own.

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