I am very sorry for the losses on the group. The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement has a moderated on-line chat. www.APLB.org Pet loss Sunday 2-4 pm,...
Dear Ruth I cannot stop crying as I read your post. The most terrible of days are upon you and I cannot lie and say it will get better. It wont. But someday,...
hello all I had arranged to cremate Rigsby on monday but a listmate suggested I should wait in case his body is needed for evidence in any claim I wish to make...
Hi everyone, These days, I check in most on the CRF board and I have not posted here in a while. I do read and think of all of you, pray for all of you and...
Dear Ruth -- I cried while reading your post. I am so sorry about your precious little boy. He was so blessed to have you to take care of him, especially...
hello everyone I went to the hospital this morning as planned - i saw him about 10.35 and he was lying non-response in his oxygen cage - open mouthed...
Hi, I have a 9 1/2yr old male tuxedo cat that weighs around 21lbs that was just diagnosed w/HCM. I am quite upset after hearing the vet tell me that nothing...
hi everyone it is morning and I am preparing to go to the hospital - i understand what happened now. when they put him on iv drip 23rd november he went into...
Hey everyone! I'm at a loss for words right now, so I will try to sum up my situation as best as possible. Yesterday, my beautiful Maine Coon (Mufasa) was...
I'm not a regular poster here (joined a while ago when our cat was first diagnosed with HCM), but I'm hoping some of you might shed some light. Moxie has been...
Dear all I think the darbepoetin has had another bad effect on Rigsby and that he has developed high blood pressure, which has had the knock on effect of...
Oh, dear Ruth -- we are all praying for you and Rigsby. I also have dreams where I am trying to call for help, but the numbers on the phone don't work. I...
hi --- You definitely need to see a cardiologist Ann -- only a cardiologist can tell you exactly what is happening inside your kitty. Regular vets just don't...
Hi everyone. This Friday I am taking my Winston in to have his chest tapped. We have recently upped his lasix and spiro and on last weeks chest xays, there was...
Hi, So sorry to read about your problems with heart. I'm sorry that you have to be on this group, but it has been very helpful to me. My kitty "Tino" was ...
Hi everyone! I am so happy that I found this group! Back in August we took Cleo to the vet with a concern about her weight loss and thought maybe she'd need...
I know that I am relatively new to this support group, but I would like to thank everyone that gave me their kind words and insight over the last few days....
FYI Cheryl _____ HCM Screening Clinic At the "Cats on the Beach" TICA Show Nancy Morris DVM Diplomate ACVIM Cardiology Feb 5th ( if overflow we will also do...
I discussed catnip with my vet yesterday since it comes up here occasionally. Her opinion is that it depends on how the cat reacts to catnip. If the cat has...
hello everyone Rigsby has got over his infection and is now eating quite well - he had about 50g of renal dried food today!! and last night he wanted to go...
My cat, Camille, was recently diagnosed with Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. After a visit to a cardiologist, she was put on: Lasix 12.5 mg 2x/day, Spironolactone...
Hi there, This is the first time I post for this group. On September I found a 1 month old kitty in the street, Punky. He was very feral and malnourished. He...
It to me is worse on a younger cat than older. Do not give up and keep spirits up. I think you did not say what meds she is on. With DCM she needs medicine...
Dear people, first a have to apologize for my horrible English. I'm from Munic in Germany and I am the owner of a 11 year old male cat - his name is "Fortuna",...
I was told about this list after I posted this message to another feline discussion group. So maybe someone can share their experiences/advice with me. I have...
hi everyone, I know you're all really involved with your kitties right now, with so many having problems right now, but if when you're saying your prayers...
I don't post often, because my boy Moto is stable on his current meds, even was able to decrease his lasix. I currently pay $40-43 for 7 Plavix tabs at my...
