My cat is sick, not eating, losing weight. What further vet tests?

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Hi, my cat (6 yrs old) has not been acting like himself lately. He barely eats and drinks, has lost about 1kg, and constantly looks weak and tired. We have taken him to the vet a few times-he received 3 fluid transfusions (vet said he was dehydrated), had an x-ray, and an extensive blood test which revealed a slightly high level of Creatinine, but a second test showed normal levels. He also had an abdominal ultrasound done which revealed nothing. Do you have advice on further tests we should do? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 years and 4 months old | 12.5 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Newton! Wow, you have done a lot and I am surprised you haven't found an answer. I would be sure fecal testing has been done and feline leukemia/FIV testing, chest X-rays, B12/folate/TLI/PLI testing then I would take him to surgery to explore his abdominal cavity and I would biopsy everything. Looking for lymphoma. He should have a feeding tube (esophageal) placed a surgery so he can be fed while you wait for biopsy results. Also if it has been more than 1 month since the CBC/Chemistry has been ran I would repeat it. I wish you the best

My cat is sick, not eating, losing weight. What further vet tests?

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