My cat is bloated, peeing a lot, and won't eat. What could be wrong?

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My cat is bloated from his stomach and they charged me a radiographs level 2 study, fecal test, diagnostic health profile, electrolytes lab test, thoracentesis, injectable lasix, injectable convenía, lasix 20mg tablet for 684$ and now they want to charge me 600$ for a cytology test and FIP test for 600$ Including the cost for collecting an sending the samples out... and I still don’t know what’s wrong with my cat! Please help!! My cat has poor appetite and has been peeing a lot but im now broke. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | 7 years and 10 months old | 12 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Cheeteo! Can you post the blood work results and X-rays? Based on your post Cheeto has fluid around his lungs and in his belly. This is a serious, sadly. The most common causes for bicavitary effusion (fluid in BOTH the chest and belly) are cancer, heart failure, and FIP. Heart failure can be managed, FIP sadly has no cure and cancer is not a good diagnosis either. I am guessing that Cheeto didn't respond (didn't get better) on the lasix? The lasix is for heart failure. That only leaves the other diagnoses which are all not good. Unfortunately for a diganosis tests need to be done. If you don't understand what is wrong with Cheeto and why your Vet is recommending certain tests you need to ask them to explain things better so you can make the best decision for you and Cheeto. I hope this helps and I wish you both the best!

My cat is bloated, peeing a lot, and won't eat. What could be wrong?

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