Maggie became ill in November 2011. She was diagnosed with either IBD or small cell lymphoma. I had no money to treat her so she was on prednisolone and I hoped for the best. She was tired but ate well but became lethargic in January and quit eating. The vet palpated her abdomen and she growled in pain. The lymph nodes they saw in the ultrasound could be felt clearly. The steroids were no longer helping her. Rather than subject her to more treatments I let her go. I miss her so much. I had hoped it was IBD. I have to fight the urge to put out fresh food and water for her. Someday I will give another cat a chance for life but right now I am too sad.