Lee, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet PB. I'm thankful that you were able to make that benevolent decision to let her go peacefully. Bless you as...
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Kevin O'Lone
loyolagradmd
Dec 29, 2012 3:30 pm
Lee, I am so sorry to hear about PB. I really identify with a lot of your posting. These are similar to the thoughts I had when I lost Nike last month. Hugs,...
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Lee Grillo
mslee67
Dec 29, 2012 3:12 pm
I want to say how wonderful it has been being a part of this group--the support I received after my first post 5 months ago about my cat allowed me to put...
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mary beth fitzpatrick
marybethfitz...
Dec 29, 2012 2:57 am
Thanks for this, Sarah ! Really appreciate the follow-through. Both the ageing as well as health aspects make lots of sense to me, and I'm feeling pretty...
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Sarah Wadey
razzmans_mum
Dec 29, 2012 12:05 am
Since posting my reply yesterday and having someone contact me for further information, which I don't have, I did at least find some notes I made at the time...
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Jordan
thegappgal
Dec 28, 2012 9:11 pm
I find this post FASCINATING!! I have an 8 year old special needs (feline asthma/HCM) himalayan (cross between a siamese and persian) kitty. She also...
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Dana McCormick
danamcmk
Dec 28, 2012 1:52 pm
Hi Jean, Â Fuzz is on Diltiazem, DMG, Cardio Strength, CoQ10 & Plavix. Â What diagnostics have you had done for Harley? What did the cardiologist say? Â ...
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Susan
jknsk2002
Dec 28, 2012 5:06 am
About 3 weeks ago (which is about 2 months on Atenolol), I noticed Oreo sitting kinda strange. At first, it occured while we were trying to transition him...
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mary beth fitzpatrick
marybethfitz...
Dec 28, 2012 2:57 am
Hello ! The echo has been done. Got TERRIFIC NEWS he has not gained weight since Sunday - allowing me deep hope there is no effusion. He has continued to be...
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mary beth fitzpatrick
marybethfitz...
Dec 27, 2012 10:59 pm
Had taken the previous 136 several times. He's been on his belly for that one. The 164 came in loud and clear just now as he's lying on his right side. I'm...
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mary beth fitzpatrick
marybethfitz...
Dec 27, 2012 10:36 pm
Well, he's still looking pretty good, just generally on the still side. Just got a different kind of heart rate: 136. He's been averaging 160-176 lately, and...
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mary beth fitzpatrick
marybethfitz...
Dec 27, 2012 9:51 pm
Hello ! Just to let you know "something" happens that brings Lahri back to himself - not as strong and bouncy as usual, but definitely OK in appearance. Just...
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Dana McCormick
danamcmk
Dec 27, 2012 9:25 pm
Jean, Â HCM. Â Dana ... From: Jean Fisher <jeanhfisher@...> Subject: Re: [FH] Fuzz Echo Recheck To: "Dana McCormick" <danamcmk@...> Date:...
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Lisa
bantababy
Dec 27, 2012 8:34 pm
Not sure about the FS other than it's a measure of ventricular function -- but that's great that Fuzz is stable! [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Dana McCormick
danamcmk
Dec 27, 2012 8:30 pm
Fuzz had his 6 month recheck yesterday. Most of the #s are improved, except for the 1st 3, which are RVd, PWd & PWs. The fractional shortening is 38.8, it was...
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Laurie Stead
kittykatwhiskas
Dec 27, 2012 8:13 pm
He's happy there, let him be. Have you taken his resp rate while sleeping? Laurie ... From: mary beth fitzpatrick <marybethfitzpatrick@...> ...
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Sarah Wadey
razzmans_mum
Dec 27, 2012 8:12 pm
Hi Julia, I think twitching can be caused by a number of things: certain drugs, potassium deficiency, ageing and I'm sure heaps of other things. I've not heard...
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mary beth fitzpatrick
marybethfitz...
Dec 27, 2012 7:59 pm
Hi, Everybody ! Did not see this happen, but did just discover Lahri has gotten himself up on his favorite perch, a hammock about 5.5' up a tower. He...
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Westgold
westgold12
Dec 27, 2012 5:12 pm
Yes. The echo is the single most important thing right now -- it alone can tell you if there has been change in his heart's status. If there's no change in...
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mary beth fitzpatrick
marybethfitz...
Dec 27, 2012 4:55 pm
Hello again. Have heard from a number of you - hugely grateful for everything - and now realize there are a number of possible explanations for Lahri's current...
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r schu
rschu92
Dec 27, 2012 3:21 pm
May was put on atenolol in July after fluid in the lungs, she has minor hcm, and a minor murmur. It seemed to immediately slow her heart down. Though more...
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Julia Yurco
jewybean71
Dec 27, 2012 2:52 pm
Hi I don't post often but read posts when I can. This post caught my eye. I have a 12-yr old Bengal named Dante', have been managing his CRF since age 7. I am...
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Julia Yurco
jewybean71
Dec 27, 2012 2:47 pm
Sent from my iPhone ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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mary beth fitzpatrick
marybethfitz...
Dec 27, 2012 2:36 pm
Thanks, Robin ! Thanks very much! When you say, 'take him to the vet,' do you mean I should i) weigh him, or ii) weigh him and get the extra bloodwork, or...
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elfinmyst@...
elfinmyst
Dec 27, 2012 1:01 pm
Hi My cats have had no bad effects from plavix at all. The problem with plavix is it is such a bitter pill it's hard to give to cats, but mine gulp it down in...
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Sarah Wadey
razzmans_mum
Dec 27, 2012 12:14 pm
Hi Karen, Thanks for this info. I'd be very interested to see the article too - I'm wondering whether it's something you could upload into the "files" section...
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furbabymama
furbabymama...
Dec 27, 2012 12:02 pm
Yep, Ash's cardiologist has had him on a whole chewable baby aspirin (81 mg) every three days for over a year now. He's been doing fine with it. Even his...
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Diane
dianed143
Dec 27, 2012 3:50 am
I ran to the grocery store and bought the only scent free natural soap they had. Wish I had thought of this Monday as I was right next door to a health store...
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Karen Plasket
slammerfold
Dec 27, 2012 3:24 am
Not necessarily...only 50% of cats with hypertension respond to enalapril, and ACE inhibitors (like Enalapril) are not considered a primary treatment today for...
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joanne marbut
jomarbut
Dec 27, 2012 2:24 am
An HCM cat should use both atenolol and enalapril. Atenolol affects heart muscle, slowing down the beating of the heart. Â The bp is lowered; the heart doesn't...
