hi susan.....so sorry to learn about ruby's fluid issues, but there is something that might help.....if you google *feline pleural effusion rutin*, *feline...
Please get her on Rutin. It is inexpensive and you break the pill up. I used to do it in 1/3 ea meal and I put it in a treat. This is a medical advise as it...
Someone on the list was talking about their cat's respiration rate recently and there was some discussion that it was too fast. Sammy likes to lie on the...
Rebekah, According to cardiologist Clarke Atkins the idea of using a low sodium food has fallen into disfavor in the early stages of heart disease because they...
Monday I took Toby to the vet for his appointment with a cardiologist to have an ultrasound of his heart taken. I decided to be present while the procedure...
Hi – Since I lost my dear little Phantom I have been on the no mail option. Now Sprite has a heart problem and I'd like some advice. Sprite is a neutered 12...
Hi Peggy, My cat (9 lbs) is on Plavix at 1/2 of the dosage of your cat so on a mg/lb scale, the dose is roughly identical. I am paying about $5/pill including...
Peggy, Welcome back to the group. Sorry to hear that Sprite has problems. I can't answer your medical questions but I can comment on a couple things. As for...
Hi all...I've been lurking around here occasionally since my almost 7 year-old kitty, Reesee, was diagnosed with HCM (via ultrasound) about 6 months ago....
Hi Rebekah, ... First it's great you're feeding a canned product. That's really important. But there's no reason to feed Science Diet, whose products are...
Hi Mauren, ... How high was the blood glucose? If it's consistently over 250 mg/dL, then it's suspicious. And if it is over that...and she's rapidly losing ...
Candace, It amazes me when the vet's don't listen to something so simple as, "don't do the BP on his tail." Wouldn't you know better than them what your cat...
Susan, Good for you for being on top of things with Sammy. That was a high number for him. Just be sure to count when Sammy is at rest, preferably sleeping,...
Bob, WSe love hearing good news! Take care of Toby and the rest of your family and don't hesitate to post a message whenever you may need to do so! Best of...
Peg, Welcome back to you and welcome to Sprite. I am sorry to hear of his diagnosis. Having been through this before, I am sure it was hard for you to find...
I counted numerous different times because I couldn't believe his rate was so high. He likes to sleep on the computer keyboard tray while I read 100+ emails...
Tinytim was Cameron's littermate, with the clubfoot. He too had a murmur at 4 months but no HCM and now at a year it's pretty much resolved. I was so worried...
Hi dear folks, Well, let's see....The vet called me to relay the following results from the blood test. She said that they were all pretty good and that even...
Shirley, Great news about the cancer & kidneys!! I've always found the term "congestive heart failure" (aka CHF) to be a bit confusing, even though it's a...
Hi all, I see that Susan has recieved several responses suggesting Rutin. When my Ugs had chylothorax (chyle) this was recommended by her vet and it worked....
I am going to be going to a conference for work the last week in September. The conference is about 6 hours from my home. Now, the question is, should I take...
Kimberly, I took my cats on vacation one year. It was a 4-1/2 hour drive. Stanley was fine. Sugar was extremely car sick. Once we got up there, Sugar hid ...
Hi Kimberley - This is a tough call. If all your kitties except Q-tip are fine, you might consider taking Q-tip but leaving the other cats unless Q-tip is...
I'm on my 2nd diabetic cat. This one w/RCM and Diabetes. If diabetes is a concern but they can't confirm it, you can buy an Ultra One Touch meter and test...
It is still hard reading everyone's stories about their kitties although I continue to pray for your babies just as I did before Sim left me. I am making...
Peg, So, so very sorry to hear about your Sprite. Sprite knew how much you loved him and always will. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Tears and Hugs, ...
Peggy I am sorry that Sprite is gone. It's certainly difficult, more than difficult, and at times you just feel like your grief will consume you. The missing...
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