domestic short hair's question about Abdominocentesis

Question

My cat has lung cancer and it is seemingly slow growing. However, she has fluid in her abdomen and her middle is swollen. Her vet tells me to just let her alone. I feel she would be more comfortable if the fluid was drained. I know it will most likely come back but in the meantime she would be more comfortable. I just wonder how painful the procedure will be for her. She is 15.

Accepted Answer

The procedure is uncomfortable which is not the problem here, the problem is that the fluid would most likely return quite quickly making the procedure fruitless; it would be better to have Honey on diuretics to help with fluid excretion and management of the underlying condition. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM

Abdominocentesis in Cats