My 5 yo Sue developed a swollen abdomen (ascites) but no cause could be found despite blood tests, physical examination and ultrasound. Eventually an exploratory operation was carried out and her liver was found to be completely infiltrated with an hemangiosarcoma ( a blood cancer). Her liver was 90% black with only a small portion of 1 lobe still a normal pink color. This was so fragile and on the point of rupture which would have resulted in her bleeding to death so she was put to sleep immediately. I am lucky in having a very good vet who called me into the operating theatre to show me what he had found and we made the decision together. All this came on very rapidly with Sue showing no signs of ill health and energetically play fighting with her companion Sugar only an hour before her operation. I hope that your Kali has more luck than Sue and can be restored to full heath. Tony (not a vet), Sugar and Suki. In memory of Sally and Sue. [Posted in FML 5927]