21.4.2012: The histology report has come back: the most likely diagnosis is Feline Infectious Peritonitis; the 'dry' form which causes tumour-like masses of inflammation to form. The worst news, almost worse than a malignant tumour as there is very little hope of recovery. Apparently most cats don't even make it to diagnosis and even then only survive a short time. Stuart tries to put a positive spin on things; at least we have managed to get a diagnosis before Dylan got really ill so we have a chance to treat him if I want to go ahead. We are devastated but we can't give up on him without a fight. The plan is to treat him with a drug called Interferon and steroids. He will also need antibiotics as the steroids will leave him open to infection.
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