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Just another update. I've been trying to get in touch with the vet who did the ultrasound but she hasn't returned my calls. Another vet at that clinic called to give the results (posted above). This is really frustrating because I've spent over $1,200.00 in tests so far (x-ray, ultrasound, needle bi...

Just an update on my cat's tests. The vet just phoned and said that the needle biopsy results don't reveal anything. They could find "no identifiable cells" (does this mean the test didn't turn out or there was nothing to find?). He said we would almost certainly rule out lungworm and fung...

I should have the needle biopsy report in about three days (fine needle aspiration). There was no exploratory surgery performed. I was also curious about whether it could be lungworm, but my vet says in this area it's almost unheard of. Just wondering though, if roundworms can migrate to the lungs? ...

Thanks for such a quick response to my question. I've just had a needle biopsy done and the cells are being forwarded to a specialist...so I'm waiting for a reply. She's no longer on prednisone and the cough has lessened considerably, so I don't think it was helping. Is it possible for a cat to have...

My 12 y.o. siamese, Koko, has been diagnosed with a mass in her lung, measuring 2.2 cm by 1.3 cm (showed up on ultrasound). She's had a persistent dry cough for the past two months, like she's trying to cough up a hairball. The vet says this is very rare and has not ever seen such a case. Koko seems...