Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a rare group of disorders in which the body no longer makes enough healthy blood cells. You might sometimes hear it called “bone marrow failure disorder.” MDS is considered to be a type of cancer.

MDS can cause low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia), and/or low platelet count (thrombocytopenia).

Disease Information Sites

I was not able to find any good information sites about MDS in cats to share. I did find this human-focused foundation https://www.mds-foundation.org/about-the-mds-foundation/ and their website has a lot of information that will be helpful in understanding this disorder.

Support Groups

Cats with Multiple Medical Conditions is a very good support group on Facebook.

Feline (Cat) Cancer is another good Facebook where you may find members who have experience with MDS.

For Fido, with love and dedication.

  • Fido
    July 26th, 2001 – May 13th, 2019
  • Luna and Fido
  • Fido with a tiny blep!

Fido was a wonderful, funny, loving kitty, who is missed by her mom Christy, and her sister Luna.