My FIV cat is sick, not eating, and breathing heavy. What's wrong?

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Bunlot has FIV. He recently lost energy, stopped eating, and started breathing heavily so we took him to the vet who said his white blood cell count was low and prescribed antibiotics and blood supplements. He finished the course of medicine but was still sick so we took him back to the vet, who said his blood looked normal and gave him fluids and supplements. However, he is still breathing heavily and not eating much. What do you think he has? Will and x-ray help with the diagnosis? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 6 months old | 9.25 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

Radiographs of your cat's chest and abdomen will reveal any abnormalities with his heart, lungs, will show if there is fluid accumulated, any tumors or anatomical changes that signal heart or pulmonary disorders or other conditions that could be adversely affecting him. You can try to stimulate his appetite by adding some water or low sodium chicken broth to dry food, mixing in a little wet food and'or warming his food. Warming makes it more aromatic and therefore more appealing to a cat with a depressed appetite. It is vital that he continues to eat, as cats can experience liver damage after only a couple of days if not eating. Work closely with your vet, call and ask questions, get him in for rechecks, this helps them keep on top of Bunlot's condition.

My FIV cat is sick, not eating, and breathing heavy. What's wrong?

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