I’ve had a similar experience with an FIV+ cat, and it can be really frustrating when they stop eating. I’d suggest trying some different food textures or strong-smelling options like tuna or chicken broth to see if that gets her interested. I found that some cats just prefer certain types of food, so it might be a matter of finding the right one. It’s also worth checking with the vet if there might be underlying issues, like pain or dental problems, that could be making her reluctant to eat, even if bloodwork looks fine.

 

Fuzz was found to have a mass in her liver, was failing. She passed peacefully this afternoon.

 

So sorry to read this update.. Never easy to loose one ..

 

I've let a few days pass to process this and want to share my experience with the vet who initially saw fuzz. A young doc right out of vet school seemed scared because I explained fuzz was an outside cat not used to being handled. She found nothing of interest upon examination although I was not present but wanted to prescribe an antibiotic. She said fuzz was a bit spicy. After working on the human side of health care for over 40 years I rejected that idea since we had no diagnosis. A sedated exam was scheduled in which nothing was shared with me regarding the exam but I was told by a vet tech if I felt it necessary I should see an emergency vet. Fuzz subsequently was brought back for SQ fluids which helped for a bit. One of the women who volunteers with the same rescue I do suggested I see her private vet who only treats felines. This vet found a mass the "size of a baseball" and through her tears apologized for not being able to make Fuzz well.
Some of the folks from the rescue think I should document my experience with the first vet. I have learned through others she has a less than stellar record so far.
This isn't my first bad experience with a young vet. Last year my 17 year old tabby was receiving insulin. The insulin was leaking out of the injection site. When I called for guidance her response was "there are lots of youtube videos". She diagnosed lexi as hyperglycemic, another vet found her to be hypo glycemic. Lexi also was lost as her condition deteriorated.
If there are any young vets on this site some advice, youtube isn't the catch all end all, talk to your clients, my health care experience isn't with animals but it started before your parents planned your birth. Communicate with your clients, listen to what you are being told, information helps achieve a diagnosis. I'm looking forward to having my cats seen with the new feline only vet, she was kind, communicated and not caught up in the world of corporate medicine.

This concludes my rant.

 

This concludes my rant.

Horrible experience! Thanks for sharing. I think if a vet ever told me to go find out on YouTube, it would be a super-ugly exchange instantly.