Hello everyone...I have not posted in a very long time as Rudy has been doing quite well. It has been over 2 years since we first discovered he had heart...
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Westgold
westgold12
Aug 1, 2010 7:19 pm
we will all pray for Rudy and your horses too -- and you also. Keep your strength up, the dear little souls in your care need you. ... From: leohorse1 To:...
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Judi Levens
judimac322
Aug 1, 2010 7:39 pm
Hi Denise; I have no experience with it, but I have seen several members of the blog who related excellent experiences using pimobendan...I hope it works well...
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Mmayer11
marianna.mayer
Aug 1, 2010 8:39 pm
Dear Denise, I don't have any experience with this drug. Hopefully it will help Rudy. What a special relationship you must have, so much shared life in 19...
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mmayer11@...
marianna.mayer
Aug 1, 2010 8:45 pm
There is a candle burning for Rudy, Denise, and her horses...if members want to add their names, it's under Randy...here is the link: ...
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elfinmyst@...
elfinmyst
Aug 2, 2010 9:26 am
Hi Denise Trixi takes Vetmedin (pimobendan) and has had excellent results. She had a heart attack a year ago and this really was a last resort drug and her ...
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smittyhj82
Aug 2, 2010 2:46 pm
Winston was 16 nmonths onl last month, and diagnosed at 6 months with HCM. Pretty severe. His current meds are lasix, HCTZ, enalapril, diltiazem, asprin, and...
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the_klam
Aug 2, 2010 4:51 pm
Hi all. I don't post often but I read the mail-outs and the group has been so valuable to us since Doodle was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy in...
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Judi Levens
judimac322
Aug 2, 2010 5:09 pm
Sorry to hear about Doodle...I would add Nattokinasse to help prevent clots. Good luck with him...Judi and Max To: feline-heart@yahoogroups.com From:...
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leohorse1
Aug 2, 2010 7:12 pm
Hello Everyone: Thank you all so much for your responses to my request for your opinions on pimobendan and also for your kindness regarding the sadness we have...
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Westgold
westgold12
Aug 2, 2010 7:15 pm
we will continue to pray for all of you -- ... From: leohorse1 To: feline-heart@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 3:07 PM Subject: [FH] "Thank you"...
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Kristen G
apacheadd
Aug 2, 2010 7:39 pm
This should have gone to the list. Does anyone know anything about low potassium? I have a dog with Addison's disease, so I know that low potassium can cause ...
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Cheryl
winterfyrenfo
Aug 2, 2010 7:54 pm
In humans Lasix can deplete potassium very rapidly. I did talk to my vet about this when Vizzy was on Lasix, and he said it isn't such a big issue in cats,...
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Kristen G
apacheadd
Aug 2, 2010 8:13 pm
Yes, knowing the potassium level is critical -- I wasn't suggesting supplementing until you know the levels -- sorry for any confusion. My Addisonian dog has...
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Cathy Mack
cathymack2006
Aug 2, 2010 9:05 pm
Hi there, I had a kitty that had such low potassium that she started walking on her "hocks" of her back legs, instead of the pads of her feet, and hanging...
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elfinmyst@...
elfinmyst
Aug 3, 2010 9:30 am
Hi Sorry to hear Doodle is poorly. Has he had his weight loss investigated as a possiblity of hyperthyroid. That causes weight loss and a great appetite which...
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elfinmyst@...
elfinmyst
Aug 3, 2010 9:32 am
Hi Trixi has a potassium supplement daily and its a liquid called kaminox which we just squirt half a ml into her mouth. She loves it luckily and we have her...
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f1yanks
Aug 3, 2010 11:43 pm
Friday my husband and I had to say goodbye to our beautiful Happy, the little boy who brought us so much joy after we had lost our two kitties only 3 weeks...
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peggy wharton
sntrn2
Aug 4, 2010 12:07 am
Diana, What a beautiful story, thank you for sharing about your 2 years with Happy. I am sorry that he died, but glad that you made his last 2 years so...
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Suzianne Painter-Thorne
oliversmom42
Aug 4, 2010 1:28 am
Diana, I am so sorry for your loss of Happy. But thank you so much for adopting an elderly ill cat and making his last two years so happy and well tended. He ...
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cathy coleman
catherama
Aug 4, 2010 2:15 am
I was so sorry to hear of your loss of Happy. I totally agree with Sue. We do the very best we can with what we know. I have never heard of a stomach twisting....
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Mary P Nelson
maryperfitt
Aug 4, 2010 3:56 am
Bless you Diana. What a lucky boy Happy was. And how lucky you were that he found his way to you. I'm so sorry for the difficult time you've both had of...
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smittyhj82
Aug 4, 2010 1:27 pm
Winston was diagnosed with Metabolic Alkalosis yesterday and was admitted to the Animal Clinic for 24 hour IV fluids and potassium cholride. Anyone have any...
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Judi Levens
judimac322
Aug 4, 2010 3:03 pm
Don't know Melissa...but I'll be hoping that now that there's a diagnosis that Winston has a good recovery...Judi and Max To: feline-heart@yahoogroups.com ...
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Judi Levens
judimac322
Aug 4, 2010 3:06 pm
Hi Diana; I am crying reading your story about Happy...he sounded like such a special boy; and how lucky he was to find you and your husband at 15! It just...
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Westgold
westgold12
Aug 4, 2010 3:58 pm
Well at least you have a diagnosis, even if it's something we've never heard of. Did they think it was caused by the lasix, and his not having enough...
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Melissa Legan
smittyhj82
Aug 4, 2010 4:03 pm
It is from the lasix and thiazide drugs. Â Can anyone explain to me the difference btw HCTZ and Spironolactone???? ... From: Westgold <westgold@...> ...
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Westgold
westgold12
Aug 4, 2010 5:27 pm
... From: Karen Payne To: Westgold Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [CWA-Prolist] Metabolic Alkalosis ?? Just a Google search seems to...
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smittyhj82
Aug 4, 2010 6:38 pm
Is anyone on the board currently giving Spironolcatone? If so, how many mg's are your tablets? And what dosage are you giving daily? Thanks. Melissa...
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Westgold
westgold12
Aug 4, 2010 7:17 pm
Hi -- I posted to the Cat Writers Assn, and someone sent me this link (below) to pass along to you guys. You can look up everything there, any concerns you...
