Dear Doctor? My cat lately started eating less, his body temperature increased. So, I took him to the vet. after a couple of weeks he’s better. I took the FIV and FPV test, bacteria, viruses and all kind of blood tests. I also did an X-Ray and an ultra sound. Nothing unsual and no signs og anything worrying. Although what worries me, are her low white blood cell count. Should I be worried? What might that be that doesn’t come up on the tests? Thanks a lot in advance! Alisa

My 5 years old male cat has been acting really strange, about 5 months ago we have had his first dental clean (for bad gingivitis) at the same time we did blood work that presented with Extremely low PMS leading to low total WBC count (only PMNS levels were low), his other labs were normal (not anemic). We have also had a new kitten added to the family around the same time. His appetite decreased and so is his activity (he used to run around the house). Now, he is scared of everything and hisses at everything and just hides. He is very unfreindly to the new cat. He was always an only cat and strictly indoor. I am not sure if his behavior is contributed to the new cat or a medical disorder. We have roled out FIV (negative) and his doctor mentioned that his low PMNS can be due to his gingivitis. I'm considered that this could be a bigger health issue. He eats about 5 table spoons of wet food a day and snacks on dry food. (used to be 9 spoons a day). drinks good. always sleeping. weights 4.5kg.

Hi Doctor- my kitty is 8 years old and she has been her active, normal self when all of a sudden she started feeling lethargic, fever, etc. We took her in and she has low white blood cells/anemia and still a fever but the doctor had given her prednisone and an appetite stimulant. As soon as he gave her the stimulant, she came home and ran to her food to eat. She is now laying down and her ears are not as warm as they were earlier. I’m praying that whatever she has, passes and that it is not lukemia.

My 2 yr old cat has been kind of lethargic. She is usually very bouncy and talks all of the time. I took her to the vet and her white blood cell count was extremely low. She was tested for feline leukemia and that was negative. What else could she have? What should I do?

My 16 year old (best friend) charlie was throwing up and seems to be crying a lot, but still purrs too. He also began hiding and sleeps a lot. His checkup at vet included an outward exam that seemed normal, however bloodwork showed a low neutriphils white cell count of 1200 instead of >3000) (it was 1600 over a year ago) I can still get him to eat- some dry, some wet- Is there a way to raise the wbc count? Vet said they can do another combo test for FIV/leukemia Since his wbc count has been low for awhile would another test be useful? Am I missing something. Not sure what to do for him at this point but dont want him to be in pain & cant tell if he is.

Oliver was a male cat rescue. He always weighed 5 kg. At one point we notice he was skinnier then usual took him to the vetand he a blood test done his white blood cells where low showed a mild sign of anemia, and weighed 3 kg. He was put on prednisolone. He was always picky with his wet food so I had to constantly change it, liquified the dry food and syringe fed. At one point he gained weight to 4 kg bit had some vomiting and diarrhea he received sucralfate for that. His dry food involved fiber science hills(had constipation), science hills sensitive stomach, k/d science hill. He lived for a year more since diagnosis. Recently he wouldn't take the syringe feed anymore and most importantly he stopped eating and drinking on his own. In 2 days his legs where wobbly and he was walking on his hockey with his hind limbs. He would cry at night. I decided it was time for him to rest in peace he made a huge impact in a my life and I was grateful and didn't want to see him suffer. He fought long and hard. Intestinal lymphoma was the original diagnosis overtime is definitely started to affect his kidneys too. Cancer is a bitch.

My cat started vomitting a lot at first and didn’t eat or drink anything for 24 hrs so I brought him to the vet right away. Sadly the vet that I went to was terrible and said that he has low white blood cells, fever and infection which has no cure but they can only provide antibiotics for treatment. I was shocked by the feedback but didn’t ask much as I didn’t know much about cats diseases, cause this is first time my cat got sick, he is 2 yrs old btw. So the next day, after taking medication, he only vomit once but seems weaker than the day before. Today he seems even more weak but didn’t vomit at all. The thing that surprises me was that he will make his way up and down the stairs, even jump to sit on my bed despite being super weak. It’s heartbreaking and I can’t tell whether he‘s getting better or not?

Hi our 1 year old female cat (Tilly) over the last few days has become lethargic and has decided not to eat any food. We have taken her to the vet who has just confirmed a low white blood cell count. A few months ago Tilly developed diarrhoea but this has been resolve by placing Tilly on different food. Tilly has been outside before but she hasnt been outside now for at least 3 months. we are very worried about her :(

Hi everyone! My 14 yr cat Boris started with diarrhea and vomiting 3 days ago, no eating. After a day of this, we went to the vet and prescribed antibiotics and ranitidine. As he stills vomiting, we went back again yesterday to run a blood test and fluid therapy. He is little better and started eating yesterday night some tuna. Today we found that his leuk are 3700. Early this yr we took a torax Rx and ultrasound for a flud episode and was normal. He is a indoor exclusive cat and has no interaction with other animals. Vet said that it could be fiv/felv, could it really be? Now he is eating a little bit more, i don't know what to think. Sorry for my poor English in advance. Thanks