No. I followed the vet's advice which was: we'll treat him as if it's IBD,
then, if there's no improvement, we look at more invasive testing/treatment.
We treated him as if it were IBD, he immediately improved dramatically. No
need for any further investigation.

Does it

Absolutely. Cats with IBD and lymphoma can exhibit almost identical clinical
signs,

The purpose of endoscopy is not only to definitively diagnose IBD, but more
importantly to catch intestinal lymphoma in the early stages of the disease
when its most responsive to treatment.  Cats with intestinal lymphoma can
survive (and thrive!) for many months to years if the diagnosis is
established and chemotherapy is begun early enough.

Phil

The vanity of man revolts from the serene indifference of the cat.

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