I believe Toby might have a urinary tract infection. Yesterday morning he went to his box about 10 times in about 2 hours and didnt do anything. I called the...
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Marjorie Blaine
spikeb62
Apr 1, 2004 6:20 pm
I got a little nervous when I read someone's post that Old Mother Hubbard had sold their company and there would be concerns for "Wellness";. I called Old...
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Pam MacVittie
foxtee
Apr 1, 2004 6:22 pm
I got a stethoscope at a garage sale for 1.00.I NEVER thought I would have a use for it.When Sttamps was diagnosed I was glad I had it to check her heart...
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Deena
mottola22
Apr 1, 2004 9:19 pm
... <spikeb62@h...> wrote: I called Old Mother Hubbard Company directly and they said the company has not been sold and there is no intention to sell and the...
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Sarah McCoy
sarahjmccoy_sj
Apr 2, 2004 4:42 am
Hi Sara, I don't know if anyone has responded to you yet, so I will jump in and tell you what I know. CHF does not, in itself, cause kidney problems. The...
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Susan Aufieri
susanaufieri
Apr 2, 2004 1:49 pm
That was me. Technically, they didn't sell the company. They have "partnered" with investors. Still a concern though, investors want good returns on their cash...
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Susan
somnamblst
Apr 2, 2004 3:01 pm
... Just another reminder to use "chart notes/sigs" at the bottom of all emails where info like treatment regimen and diagnosis are important to know. For...
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savionna@...
savionna
Apr 2, 2004 3:26 pm
Hi Sara, In a message dated 4/1/04 8:32:55 AM, sara5266@... writes: << I believe Toby might have a urinary tract infection. Yesterday morning he went to...
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Sara
sara5266
Apr 2, 2004 10:09 pm
Thanks everyone for your responses and info...here's an update Update on Toby - I was up again all night last night he was going in and out of the box, so at...
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Susan Aufieri
susanaufieri
Apr 2, 2004 10:41 pm
Abby had an appointment today with the people down the street. The new owner of the clinic is certified in ultrasound and is also a cardiology doc. She's also...
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Debbie Raikes-May
gmo44@...
Apr 2, 2004 10:49 pm
Dear Everyone It seems like forever since I have been able to catch up with you. Three times my pc has gone down and each time I was assured it was 'fine'! ...
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bubblet2002
Apr 2, 2004 10:52 pm
Hi, my 14yr Zoe kitty was diag. w/undetermined heart failure (prob. HCM) following a diag. of hyper-thyr. last Oct? +-. Zoe's h.r. was high so was put on...
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bubblet2002
Apr 3, 2004 1:32 am
Just found the info on aspirin!! Still need oxygen info. AND found disturbing info re: lasix. I had asked my vet if Zoe should be supplemented w/potassium but...
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brinkett
Apr 3, 2004 2:02 am
You have to keep an eye on your cat's electrolyte levels and kidney values when on lasix and only supplement if necessary. My cat has been on lasix since...
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Susan
somnamblst
Apr 3, 2004 2:35 am
... I will have to look this up tomorrow but I have seen references to using combos of heart meds to achieve additional heart rate reduction. Or you can look...
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Susan
somnamblst
Apr 3, 2004 1:32 pm
... From what I have read the eating drinking part is correct. That is why in an acute ER situation when a cat (but not a dog) is likely to be anorectic that ...
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William Draper
wedraper242
Apr 4, 2004 12:59 pm
i'll see what i can do: - heart rate of 200 is the upper end of normal for a cat (mildly stressed) - your cat has a grade 3 out of 6 heart murmur - judging by...
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William Draper
wedraper242
Apr 4, 2004 1:20 pm
- furosemide definitely causes the kidney to excrete potassium. however, since cats are obligate carnivores, they get plenty of potassium from their diet...
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brinkett
Apr 4, 2004 3:00 pm
Hi all, Well, we had a big scare yesterday around dinnertime. They think she threw a clot. She was fine and then all of a sudden became very wobbly and...
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Cindy Pitts
cpittsj
Apr 4, 2004 4:53 pm
Hi, My name is Cindy. I just started a new table in the database section for heart diseases/defects other than HCM. I've been following feline-heart since...
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jsmithready
Apr 4, 2004 10:25 pm
Hi, My name is Jeri, and my cat Misha (8yo DSH mix) was recently diagnosed with the early stages of HCM. He has a grade 2 murmur (his only symptom) with very...
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Susan
somnamblst
Apr 4, 2004 10:39 pm
... Jeri, My guess is that the atenolol would be blocking the effect of the stress hormones on the heart that the presence of the dogs might cause. I think...
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Susan Aufieri
susanaufieri
Apr 5, 2004 12:29 pm
Thanks Bill. I can't wait to try the thiamine treatment to see if it helps the neuropathy. Three vets, including her first one, have seen her walking. All of...
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Susan
somnamblst
Apr 5, 2004 2:33 pm
... Is there any chance it is diabetic neuropathy? __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway ...
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Deena
mottola22
Apr 5, 2004 3:06 pm
... wrote: My name is Jeri, and my cat Misha (8yo DSH mix) was recently diagnosed with the early stages of HCM. My question is, what role does mental stress...
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Kathy Walker
walkerscat
Apr 5, 2004 3:47 pm
Karen wanted me to post to the group today that her darling Jax has passed over the Bridge...... sheljax1@... Kathy Walker One by One, Inc. ...
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Deena
mottola22
Apr 5, 2004 5:20 pm
... <susanaufieri@v...> wrote: I can't wait to try the thiamine treatment to see if it helps the neuropathy. Three vets, including her first one, have seen...
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bubblet2002
Apr 5, 2004 6:41 pm
Hi and thanks for the good info. I feel much relieved about the potassuim issue after reading these. Zoe is difficult to medicate (there is just no chance of...
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avian67226
Apr 5, 2004 8:13 pm
Hi all. I took Brianna in today for bloodwork and possible chest tap (if she had pleural efflusion). Her vet just called me. Her chest was clear (HOORAY!!)...
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William Draper
wedraper242
Apr 5, 2004 10:07 pm
you could notice b/c the thrombus will cause a decreased blood flow to the limb. you will see cyanotic (blue from low oxygen) nail beds if there is a clot....
