[Felvtalk] Popcorn

[Marsha]

Ben, sorry to hear about Popcorn.  Is the fluid IN the lungs, or is the 
fluid outside the lungs preventing them from expanding?  Outside the 
lungs pressing on them is called pleural effusion.  Inside the lungs 
would be pneumonia (if infection), or pulmonary edema.  If they're 
testing fluid for lymphoma, I'm guessing this is fluid in the chest 
cavity outside the lungs.  If pleural effusion, hopefully the vet drew 
off as much fluid as possible to help Popcorn breathe comfortably.  
Though, it can take some time for the lungs to fully re-expand, and they 
can be tired and achy afterwards. Unfortunately with lymphoma, it's 
possible for the fluid just to build right back up.

Marsha
(NOT a vet or vet tech, but just went through pleural effusion with 
Milkdud (R.I.P.) a few weeks ago)

On 6/8/2014 3:21 AM, Ben Bot wrote:
>
> I'm new to this list, so hello.
> Popcorn spent most of yesterday at the veterinarian office, after 
> decidedly bad news during his latest appointment.
> He's lost 4 lbs in the past 2 weeks, and his breathing had become 
> labored, after an attempt to treat what was believed to be an upper 
> respiratory infection with antibiotics.
> All the issues that he's been taken in for over the course of the year 
> that he's been a member of our family suddenly make sense.
> We're currently waiting for the results of the fluid in his lungs to 
> confirm lymphoma.
> I've isolated him from Liberty, as she became aggressive towards him 
> on his return from the vet, and it's clear he doesn't have the energy 
> to deal with her at this point.
> He is on prednisone and antibiotics to reduce the discomfort of his 
> last days with us.
>