My Cat’s Sudden Sickness: What I Wish I Knew

So, my 11-year-old cat went from zoomies to zombie in a week. She stopped eating, started losing weight, and her purr sounded like a dying engine. I thought it was just a hairball or old age, but then I noticed her jaw felt lumpy—like she’d stuffed marbles in her cheeks. Cue panic-Googling. Turns out, swollen lymph nodes + vomiting + being tired all the time = possible feline lymphoma (aka lymphosarcoma). The vet did a bunch of tests: bloodwork, scans, and poked her with a needle to check those lumps. The diagnosis? Lymphoma. It hits older cats and the symptoms are so vague you’d never guess it’s cancer. Treatment means chemo, maybe surgery, and a lot of vet bills. I wish I’d known to check for these signs sooner. If your cat’s acting weird, don’t wait—get them checked. Early action can buy precious time. #CatHealth #PetCancer #FelineLymphoma #Pets #Cats