Hi Dandilion,

I'm sorry you feel the way you do about vets. Yes, there are some bad apples out there, but there are lots of good, honest ones also. And in my opinion, your cat needs one if you want him to have the best possible chance.

There are times when syringe feeding and giving fluids orally isn't enough. This is when IV fluids, or at least subcutaneous fluids, and possibly a feeding tube may be needed. You also need to know if there is a bacterial infection present, how your cat's organs are functioning, and whether or not he is anemic.

FeLV positive cats can indeed go downhill rapidly and symptoms often start in kittenhood, not at 3 years of age. They may stop eating because of nausea, weakness, or just plain lack of appetite. Sometimes appetite stimulents are helpful.

I am very sorry that your cat is so ill and know what it is like to possibly be facing the loss of a precious baby. Unfortunately there is no way of knowing whether or not your cat will pull through this. You will have to decide how much you want to treat him.

If this were my kitty, I would have a blood count and full blood panel done and go from there. A severely anemic cat may require a blood transfusion to have any chance at all. You may have to decide how far you want to go with your kitty. And again, I feel that a vet needs to be part of the decision.

Take care, and I'll keep your baby in my prayers.

PHKitkat

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