Overweight cat

[Sam the cat]

Update on todd , I got him to the vet and he has fluids in his body cavity, I have had him drained probably 5 times already. They did x-rays and blood work but they haven't came up with the cause, they also gave me heart pills to give him, I don't know how they came up with the pills if they don't know the cause. Has anyone had any problems with this same thing?

 

[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

Extra fluid causes the heart to have to work harder. Have you looked up the medication to see what it is for? It may be a duretic to help remove some of the excess fluid.

 

[Sam the cat]

I am going to look for information about this right now. Thank you

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Where was/is the fluid?
- In the abdominal cavity? That is called ascites. The causes is many and includes cancer. A diuretic is not usually prescribed.
- The other is fluid around the heart. it can be due to a heart problem. A diuretic is commonly prescribed.

 

[Sam the cat]

The fluid is around the stomach area . He has a heart mermor , this is the third week, my cat just keeps getting weeker, 14 years old, I know that nothing lives forever but I would do anything for him,