Okay... Lillie has her 5 month echo with a Cardiologist in a few days. Since her original one was at a hospital after heart failure...I have no idea how it...
It was a long night : we didn't really sleep. Morse came back eventually out of the barn and was very upset he couldn't find her. So he was restless all...
Hi Robin, In a message dated 12/31/03 4:36:05 PM, turkishangoraathumanesociety@... writes: << To anyone who may not already know... I just found out ...
Hi, An echocardiogram is generally used without sedation, depending on how stressed the animal is. I believe the fur is always shaved. This is the best test...
It isn't necessary to shave a cat for an ultrasound. The other option is to really soak the cat's belly and chest down with alcohol. It works just as well....
Oh Shoot! That figures...Lillie has eaten 4 or 5 packets of it since yesterday. I will try to call Nutro...They never answer any emails I have ever sent...
Debbie: You are certainly not a "terrible cat mother" -- accidents happen. But this accident should be a reminder to everyone to check the temperature of the...
I am in Southwestern Ohio and I paid $299 for my first visit, included the office visit, echo and bloodwork to rule out hyperT. Subsequent echos w/office...
... It is just like what you see when babies are ultrasounded only you see the pumping and there is a band under the heart picture that has wavy lines that ...
... Very sorry you have to be here. I don't have personal experience with saddle thrombosis, but have done a lot of reading of articles meant for vets and...
I've dealt with some large 3rd degree burns in humans, and one time some snakes that were in a house fire. The only thing I can think of, that you haven't...
Dear All We just got back from vets again. She is eating and very cross. They will take her food away tonight as she has to have a GA tomorrow so they can...
Does anyone know what risks GA's are in cats as small (three pounds) and young (3 months) as SWeetcorn? She will have one a day for five days while they de...
Thanks Steph. Although, I wasn't the one that asked, OJ's going to have his first echo on Monday. Your description sounded just like my vets, and if they let...
Please dont be so hard on yourself. You probably heard this but many human children are also burnt this way too. It only takes seconds for things to happen and...
Piglet's breathing seems to be deteriorating somewhat (it's not drastic, but I'd like to take care of it before it becomes drastic), so I called the specialist...
Debbie, What a tough way to start 2004. We are all pulling for Sweetcorn. In general, kittens have few problems with generals. They will most likely "mask...
Hi, I was allowed to stay with Deagan when he was having his done. They did shave the hair off behind his front legs under his elbows, it took about 30 seconds...
Well, Morag has been on a larger dose of lasix for almost 4 days now and for the first time, she's not rallying. She seems depressed and uncomfortable - I'd...
I have a friend who does rescue and is an incredible cat owner. She is devastated because she had boiling water in a tub and her 3 month old kitten pushed the...
This was years ago, but with my son, I used to have to put bandages over the cream. Then it would stick, and we'd spend hours trying to soak them off. Silver...
His office visit fee is $100.00 before any tests. The first time I went it cost $570.00 He made me talk to him in the morning and did a quickie exam and that...
His office visit fee is $100.00 before any tests. The first time I went it cost $570.00 He made me talk to him in the morning and did a quickie exam and that...
I am sorry. I meant to post to the health site for Debbie. I accidently sent it to the heart site. She already posted here and you guys are a great support....
Dear friends I just got off the phone from the vet hospital. Sweetcorn's surgeon is Louisa who is a small animal doctor. They gave Sweetcorn a GA this morning...
Hi Debbie, What wonderful news that Sweetcorn is doing so well under the circumstances. I hope she continues to make such a remarkable recovery. How is your ...
Hi We just got back. She is indeed a sorry sight. No fur now on lower body and all burns exposed - red raw and meaty looking. Horrible. But there are some...
Hi Teri, Our cat Goldenrod threw a clot on October 22 and he is still with us. Every case is individual, many cats with thrombosis don't survive but some do,...
Hi Debbie, I'm so glad that Sweetcorn is doing better. PLease give her a kiss for me, I have a special spot for feisty orange kitties. Goldenrod is orange, and...
Hi, I'm new. My husband and I moved to England last year. My cats were fine during their brief stay in quarentine, but a few months later during vaccine...