> >I just got back from taking Boots to the vet with what I thought was
> > the routine URI we have from time to time She has herpes, but has not
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> http://maxshouse.com/nasopharyngeal_polyps.htm
That's some pretty heavy stuff. I had this nagging feeling that the
vet was minimizing this deal. I hate it when vets blurt out worst-case
scenarios, but I suspected this was a more serious thing than she
indicated. Boots is a snorer. We always thought this was so cute. Now
I'm thinking she snores because she has polyps in her nose. I'm going
to have a talk with her (armed with this info, at least I will be able
to ask halfway intelligent questions). Thanks for the link.
Sherry
cybercat - 19 Apr 2007 18:31 GMT
> That's some pretty heavy stuff. I had this nagging feeling that the
> vet was minimizing this deal. I hate it when vets blurt out worst-case
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> to have a talk with her (armed with this info, at least I will be able
> to ask halfway intelligent questions). Thanks for the link.
I hope the vet can take care of them in some noninvasive way.
I wonder if there is something that can shrink them? I don't
think I would opt for the surgery because it is so invasive,
their little sinuses are so small--and the damned things always
grow back. It is the same with humans. My father put off
having the surgery done from age 19 when they first told him
he had to have it to age 60. He had it done, and the things
grew back within two years. One thing--they made him
lose his sense of smell. I don't know if that happens with
cats, but it is something to ask your vet about, as I
understand that may put a cat off of eating. Good
luck. Poor Boots.