I am so sorry for your loss. But what a blessing that she didn't have to suffer.......I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers. White lite, Linda...
Hi Everyone, As some of you may remember, Phantom (14years old CRF/IBD/Pancreatitis) has had 2 echos with the traveling IM specialist through our vet. We were...
I reread my vet's notes from our last appointment and noticed that she wrote "moderate tartar." So I decided to start brushing Max's teeth. I noticed that...
hi jodi....i'm glad you bring this up, as i've been concerned about the eventuality of teeth-cleaning for roger rags....my very savvy feline physiology ...
They say that in humans, there is a definite connection between teeth and heart disease. It would follow that the same goes for other animals. It sounds like...
Thanks for the link, Susan. I'm always interested in anything that make my HCM boy's life easier. He could use a dental but our vet doesn't recommend taking...
In a message dated 4/1/2005 9:50:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... The antibiotics shouldn't interfere with those meds, but to be on the safe side, I'd look it...
I looked at that too and the high alcohol content concerns me. Any comments? Thanks for the link, Susan. I'm always interested in anything that make my HCM...
Lisa, ... It's always a good idea to do a re-check if there's a possibility of heart disease. My cardiologist recommended coming back in 6 months for a...
Nigel the cat – beloved friend – 12/95 to 3/31/05 With a heavy heart, I regret to inform you that Nigel has died. Yesterday afternoon, I took him to see a...
Sarah, I'm so sorry to hear that Nigel passed suddenly. Two other kitties just passed yesterday on this group list. My prayers are with you and angel Nigel. ...
Hi everyone, Be careful about downloading anything....sometimes its a trick. We have been there with our teen. Its not the person but some of the culprits...
... Hi Sue, I appreciate your feedback. I do plan on bringing him for another echo at some point, but not 2 months. It's only been 7 months since his last...
My thoughts are with you. I lost my two Scottish Folds two years ago, 2 months apart (one due to heart disease). It's difficult and painful to make the...
Hi Jodi, In a message dated 4/1/05 9:50:52 AM, jodi_robin@... writes: << I noticed that his gums were red and were bleeding after I brushed. >> What did...
Hi everyone, I'm down in DC (away from Scratchy), visiting my brother. He has a golden retriever that is 10+ yrs. I've been walking her and have noticed that...
along with my 3 cats, I own a German Sheperd Dog and was raised with dogs, and its not normal for a dog to have the symptoms you described. 10 years old is...
Irene, This sounds like a problem and the dog needs to be seen by a vet - soon. I do a lot of volunteer work with Great Dane Rescue (www.magdrl-nj.com) and we...
I just wanted to let you all know that I had to put Shadow to sleep last night. He was a 15 1/2 year old Maine Coon and was such a GREAT cat. He had developed...
In a message dated 4/2/2005 1:03:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Don't be -- I'm sure every one of us would do the same! Frankly, it sounds like something is...
Thank you to everyone who wrote to express support and concern for Monkey. In case you missed my intro, Monkey has had thrombosis twice, the first time to the...
In a message dated 4/3/2005 10:33:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... The tendency on the part of most medical practitioners is to err on the side of caution --...
I need to learn about these enzymes, and quickly, since Monkey has already experienced two blood clots leaving her heart. For those of you using one of these...
Hi, Meredith (and Monkey)- I heard about nattokinase eons ago when I was living on the internet after we discovered that Jerzy had dilated cardiomyopathy. The...
Hello group, My 18-year-old Siamese, Cocoa, has been diagnosed with a murmur. The vet wasn't sure at first that there was one, but listened awhile longer and...
Hi everyone. Got back from DC last night and had a great night with Scratchy. He slept with me and was so cuddly, sleeping under the covers with me when I went...
I just wanted to introduce myself as I will be lurking here and maybe posting the occasional question. I am Kara, the proud mommy of a 13 year old blue-point...
Hello. I want to thank everyone who e-mailed me regarding the death of my beloved cat, Nigel. It was really helpful to have others share in my loss and send...
I am so sorry to learn about Scratchy's latest blood clot and believe me I know that sinking feeling when you realize what is happening. I tried to IM Irene,...
