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...
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brinkett
Mar 1, 2004 2:01 pm
... 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...
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Susan
somnamblst
Mar 1, 2004 3:02 pm
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...
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Cathy
kerowynsmom
Mar 1, 2004 3:31 pm
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...
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kmyelshin
Mar 1, 2004 5:25 pm
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White Light
whitelightnews
Mar 1, 2004 5:28 pm
... 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...
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kmyelshin
Mar 1, 2004 5:30 pm
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...
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Susan
gremmilyn
Mar 1, 2004 8:00 pm
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...
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Heather Grace
mairnealaigh
Mar 1, 2004 8:36 pm
I'm worried about them, too. Heather & Purcy in Mass....
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Morticia
morticiaw666
Mar 1, 2004 9:15 pm
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...
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Chris Martin
thecatdiva
Mar 2, 2004 5:15 am
... 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...
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zanth_99
Mar 2, 2004 11:35 am
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...
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savionna@...
savionna
Mar 2, 2004 12:16 pm
Hi Lee, In a message dated 2/29/04 11:38:43 PM, leeborgmeier@... writes: << Since the diagnosis, he is on a salt-free diet >> Why does the cat need...
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Anne Scott
ardhouse2000
Mar 2, 2004 1:14 pm
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...
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Linda Fischbach
bfischba
Mar 2, 2004 1:53 pm
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...
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jamiya0727
Mar 2, 2004 4:54 pm
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...
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Lee Evans
conbriocat2003
Mar 2, 2004 10:50 pm
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...
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Cathy
kerowynsmom
Mar 3, 2004 2:33 am
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...
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Dana Rulf
danarulf
Mar 3, 2004 4:21 am
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...
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ibensoerensen
Mar 3, 2004 2:10 pm
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...
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g minnier
paragem2u
Mar 3, 2004 7:05 pm
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...
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Marjorie Blaine
spikeb62
Mar 3, 2004 7:19 pm
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...
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adawson1971@...
moths_mommy
Mar 3, 2004 7:26 pm
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)....
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Susan
somnamblst
Mar 3, 2004 7:28 pm
... 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...
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Sara
sara5266
Mar 3, 2004 8:16 pm
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...
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Susan
somnamblst
Mar 3, 2004 9:40 pm
... 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...
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Deena
mottola22
Mar 4, 2004 12:46 am
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...
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Jonathan Rosenberg
jr40rcncom
Mar 4, 2004 1:06 am
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...
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Anne Scott
ardhouse2000
Mar 4, 2004 1:16 am
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...
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lpenny1960
Mar 5, 2004 3:20 am
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...
