My cat with FIV died from pleural effusion. Could I have saved him?

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I would like to know about pleural effusion caused by FIV , my cat was fine until the day he pass away he was weak could barely walk, my vet didnt want to do the aspiration only gave him diuretics he wasnt eating the vet said i could try to feed him with a syringe he died when i was trying to feed him, his head started falling and it was shaking, i wanna know what may have caused him to passed away it was the feeding? maybe i did something wrong, he was really bad only laying down. Pet's info: Cat | Ojos Azules | Male | neutered

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. FIV is a very serious disease that is often fatal. We sometimes will aspirate the effusions , but for the most part it is a very uncomfortable process that is very temporary at best. The effusions come back very quickly. You did nothing wrong. You cared for your friend until the very end, but the virus was just too overwhelming for his system. I am so sorry for your loss, but you honestly did nothing wrong. Please accept my condolences on your loss & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat with FIV died from pleural effusion. Could I have saved him?

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