Cindy, Does she seem to be uncomfortable? If so, it may be a reason to go to the vet's. My only thought is that at her age, she may have a bit of arthritis....
I may or may not have introduced myself to this group. I've joined a few since McGovern, age 8, 19.9lbs, beautiful orange tabby tuxedo was diagnosed with HCM a...
Hi Cindy, In a message dated 1/7/05 9:46:03 AM, ladycherise@... writes: << just for about a week now, she is missing her litter box and peeing outside of...
Hi Cathy, In a message dated 1/7/05 10:34:13 AM, cayvb@... writes: << Since his yearly exam and rabies shot in October, he has had bladder problems >> ...
This is agonizing. I called about 12:45, I'm on the east coast, and Gov was just about to go under so I'm to call in about an hour. Thank you for your...
her pancreatitis was diagnosed by ultrasound a few years back and at that time she almost died. she was fed nasally with a tube and was in the hospital for...
My vet just called and he's awake and seems fine. I'm so relieved and I though I would stop crying but now I'm just sobbing! He said when he inserted the...
hi all, ok here's the situation, ever since izzy was diagnosed with hcm her breathing has never really gone back to "normal". she will be ok for a couple...
Hi I was wondering if anyone can give me any insight into what is going on. We took 'orange kitten' one of our rescues today to be neutered. The vet detected a...
I personally think forner ferals are more likely to have too fast heart rates (tachycardia) because of their scaredy cat temperament. My Rudy is a born to a ...
Ok I took Skittles to the vet yesterday and she had an x ray of her abdomen and she had a senior blood panel done of which I will get the results today. They...
In a message dated 1/7/2005 9:49:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Does this seem to happen at any old time, or does it happen after exercise or something like...
I just brought Gov home and he just seems very business as usual about everything. In other words he is not trying to hide and find a quiet spot. He can't...
In a message dated 1/7/2005 10:00:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Wow, good catch!!! ... Well, an increase in the amplitude and width of the QRS complex (this...
In a message dated 1/4/2005 11:03:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I use the softgel, which I just pierce and squeeze. CoQ10 is fat-soluble, so the oil form...
In a message dated 1/5/2005 6:29:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I think left-sided failure of any type is going to be worse, though right-sided failure isn't...
In a message dated 1/5/2005 10:21:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... It's what we always called "love bites" -- her way of being friendly and also asserting...
In a message dated 1/6/2005 10:36:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Well, it is a form of HCM in that the interventricular septum is often thickened in HCM....
In a message dated 1/7/2005 9:35:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Find another vet! Anesthetizing a heart kitty is tricky, and the risk is obviously increased ...
I would be sure the specialist is a vet cardiologist. Many specialists can do ultrasounds and know cardiology, but a cardiologist is better, since cardiology...
In a message dated 1/8/2005 2:16:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... So they suspect a UTI? How is Skittles doing now? Lisa [Non-text portions of this message...
Hi Lisa, I am going to discuss that very point with the vet and try to get an answer. I think because it is not widespread throughout the heart muscle maybe...
Great to hear that Gov is home and doing well! An extra litter box or two might ease his stress until he's back to normal. The names for your kitties are...
Thanks to everyone who sent suggestions. Blaze seems to be getting the message and has only nipped me once since I first posted. She's getting there! If...
The vet called me with Skittles bloodwork and said SKittles has elevated levels of amalase and elevated levels of protein in her blood but didn't diagnose...
hi. i take belle back to the cardiologist on friday for her second check up. she was diagnosed on september 2, 2004 with HCM. i already knew a little about HCM...
In a message dated 1/8/2005 8:00:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... TS Eliot wrote that ... obviously someone who knew cats! Baby Boy's real name is actually...
In a message dated 1/9/2005 12:00:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Hi Katy, I'm sorry to hear about your brother ... my gosh, how awful for you and your ...
