Hi all, Please keep my girl Boo Kitty in your thoughts today. We go to her cardiologist today @ 2:15pm EST for her 6 month (horraayyy!) checkup. A few weeks...
... Is he on a salt-free diet at the recommendation of the vet? I don't know much about valve problems, but I know my cat's cardiologist and regular vet...
Lee, The latest thinking on sodium restriction is that it is usually not advocated until the later stages of CHF. I realize your cat is 15 and I do not have...
OK--I've seen a lot of posts for furry children not eating. I work at my local Humane Society in addition to being the mom of my HCM kitty Bagheera and his...
... Hello Susan and Gremmi! That's such fantastic news!!! I am glad to hear Gremmi is doing so well and that you trusted your instincst or intuition over the...
Pele (RCM) went for her cardio checkup this morning and, yay!, it was all good news for a change! Her meds are doing exactly what the vet wants them to do, her...
Hi everyone, I am so worried about Dana and Merlyn. I can't get her to respond to any of my emails, and I haven't seen her post here for quite awhile. I know...
We are still here. I havent posted nothing, as thankfully there has been no changes. Spazz is doing remarkably well. I am soooo happy that we have had no more...
... I got a condolence email from her when lost-kitty Sunshine passed to the Bridge (that was on Saturday the 22nd). It was a lovely note, didn't indicate...
Hi all, Didn't post last night, was absolutely beat after very long emotional day. Boo Kitty's 6 month cardiology appointment went very well. The meds are...
Hi everyone, I have just joined the 'our cats' group & have been advised to join this one as well since I have two cats with heart problems. Altogether I have...
I just want to make a few comments. When you buy fresh chicken or any meat, be sure to check the nutrient breakdown on the package. Chicken should have 30 to...
Follow-up to my original post: I called the vet on Friday and told her my concerns. She didn't seem concerned. She said if the wheezey breathing comes and...
Hello, I am new to this list and am wondering if someone could reiterate answers to questions in the post below. Also, if a cat has produced a kitten that is...
Finally took two of the furry kids to the vet yesterday--Gryphon (he fought me tooth and nail getting in the carrier--litterally. The vet asked me if I'd...
Hi all, I'm so sorry I haven't posted -- after Chris' post, I had to drop a line. We've been out of town, visiting my Dad in FL -- he's had a very rough...
Hi, I have to figure out how to use this site, but I was told about it at FDMB, because I have a diabetic cat. Now my 10 year old female cat Nadia has been...
My Bud is on Atenolol, 1/4 tab per 24 hours. I'm also supplementing with CoQ10, 20 mgs. per day; taurine, 600 mg. per day; and fish oil, 600 mg. per day. I...
Gwen This is what my holisitic vet has Max on but I think it is wise to consult w/a knowledgeable vet about your own particular kitty's needs: 30 mg CoQ10...
My vet investigated for me. Moth was on 75mg of CoQ10, but the vet said, he could go as high as 100mg with no ill affects (Moth weighed 18-20lbs at the time)....
... Jamiya, I just skimmed the following, but nothing jumped out at me regarding jumpiness as an adverse effect. Maybe pilling has got him upset. I use a...
What exactly does asymptomatic mean? I know it means "no symptoms", but does it mean the cat doesnt act any differently? Or if Toby had an accelerated heart...
... Sara, I believe asymtomatic means that a cat is not in CHF. By CHF I do not mean obvious to the layperson CHF (respiratory distress). Vets classify CHF by...
Sara, these are great questions and ones you should ask during your echo. Try to read up and see if you can find a good picture of the inner workings of the...
In an earlier message, Dana Rulf [mailto:drulf@...] said ... ... Has Merlyn had lots of URIs in the past? Does he have any discharge with his current...
Sandy went to the vets today to have his blood pressure checked. I had never seen this done on a cat before & was intrigued to see the little pressure cuff put...
I'm sure many of you in the DC area know Dr. Cain, the cardiologist at Veterinary Referral Associates. I read in the Washington Post today that his wife lost...
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