Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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Hello - I can see why this is frustrating. The signs you describe are indeed associated with seasons - and because I don't know off the top of my head, I think I would be on the phone to the pathologist, trying to establish whether ovarian remnants could still be an issue with the results you've received or whether the test completely ruled it out. However, your vet might have asked these questions or indeed, know the answer, already. Assuming ovarian remnants to be crossed off the list, I would also be wondering about full bloods (including feline specific pancreatic markers) and a sterile urine sample. A poor second would be to try a pain killer, but as the signs are intermittent, the results could be hard to evaluate. If vets are worried about an animal, we don't like to stop until we can explain something - especially if pain or distress appears to be involved. Obviously this has to be offset against available funds. 'Could my cat still, at this point, be in pain or danger? From what?' is a good question for your vet (and as a vet, as I hinted, I often call the laboratory pathologist - they are a surprising mine of information and generally like discussing cases). We try to rule things out one at a time, starting wih the most likely thing. However, we also understand that money is not unlimited - resources vs concern about an animal's internal state are ultimately difficult to balance, for vets and owners alike.
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