It's not out of the question but it's not definite, the vet is just informing you of the possibility but treat your cat and take it from their,the vet will keep you informed and advise accordingly-i do hope your cat regains good health and hang fire yourself..try not to work yourself into burying your cat as you know nothing concrete yet-will keep everything crossed that he/she turns a corner and gives you another few yrs to dote on him/herPlz keep us updated if you canGreat tip Otters-the optrex stuff-haven't needed to but if i doGood thinking batwomanLOl