My 16 (approx) year old female tabby, Jessie, came down with cardiomyopathy several months ago. She was put on all the usual meds and things seemed OK until...
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vandalin1
van358a3
Jul 1, 2002 1:10 pm
Tom, This may not be a heart related problem. I would recommend blood work to see if Jessie has any thyroid or kidney problems. Or it could be that she has a...
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Mike & Linda Irrgang
lindairrgang
Jul 1, 2002 2:42 pm
You sound like all the rest of us....and you are a wonderful catmom!!! Linda nda the boys ... From: Pam Vojtas [mailto:pam.vojtas@...] Sent: Sunday,...
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Lynnie Henderson
twcdpres
Jul 1, 2002 3:02 pm
Heart murmurs can mean anything from being nervous at the vet's to heart disease. I agree with Jonathan that you should pursue getting a cardiologist to take a...
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Bill & Linda Fischbach
bfischba
Jul 1, 2002 3:11 pm
And then others (like me) just don't clean much at all. I guess not cleaning is a lot healthier for the cats -- what a great excuse (not that I needed one)....
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Lynnie Henderson
twcdpres
Jul 1, 2002 3:11 pm
After a couple of months of being completely paranoid that something would happen to Freckles while I wasn't there, I decided that I would much rather have her...
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kyleb239
Jul 1, 2002 5:28 pm
I have been reading the posts here for a few days now and decided to post. Everyone here seems to be very helpful with information and support. My litte man...
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zzone_7
Jul 1, 2002 6:07 pm
Anne, Your instincts were right. It's not Jessie's heart. She does indeed have the heart problem but that's not what's causing her grief. I had her in for a...
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Lynnie Henderson
twcdpres
Jul 1, 2002 7:32 pm
Have you tried a piller? It took a couple of tries to figure out how to use it, but now I get the pill down to Freckles throat before she has a chance to do...
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Lise M MacGregor
lisempm2002
Jul 1, 2002 7:52 pm
What is this wonderful sounding contraption and WHERE do I get one? So far I can sneak pills into a tiny blob of food before meal time but I don't know how...
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Karen LeBlanc
kyleb239
Jul 1, 2002 8:04 pm
Yes I have a piller. He freaks out and I can never get the pill far enough back to go down. I have had great success pilling my other cat with it but for...
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Karen LeBlanc
kyleb239
Jul 1, 2002 8:05 pm
Your vet should have them in the office. I wasn't even charged for mine. Good Luck! ... From: Lise M MacGregor [mailto:liseham@...] Sent: Monday, July...
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Lise M MacGregor
lisempm2002
Jul 1, 2002 8:08 pm
After nearly a month now and with some med adjusting ( after a scary build up of lung/heart fluids) Harriet had a positive report at the vet today !! Her...
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Pam Vojtas
pvojtas
Jul 1, 2002 8:19 pm
Or you can order online from http://www.drsfostersmith.com/ <http://www.drsfostersmith.com/> (Animal Pill Dispenser, $2.89). ONTH, since my Maggie's meds are...
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vandalin1
van358a3
Jul 1, 2002 8:42 pm
I believe you can find a piller with rubber tip at: http://lambriarvet.com Anne V Warner Robins, GA From: Lise M MacGregor Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 12:50 PM...
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vandalin1
van358a3
Jul 1, 2002 9:00 pm
Tom, I hope that Jessie is able to move those hairballs soon. She will feel much better then. You probably need to periodically give her something that will...
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Pam Vojtas
pvojtas
Jul 1, 2002 9:17 pm
Hi Lise, Glad to hear that Harriet is doing better! Some time ago Cindi (queenditto) mentioned in one of her replies that low potassium will make a cat feel...
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sallymerlin
Jul 1, 2002 9:21 pm
Hi Karen, I too have a cat who is nearly impossible to pill, using the traditional methods anyway. I was able to take another route...really good food treats! ...
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Lynnie Henderson
twcdpres
Jul 1, 2002 9:33 pm
One more thought about the piller. When you said you'd tried one, I remember that I actually had tried one before, too. But the emergency vet gave me a ...
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Bill & Linda Fischbach
bfischba
Jul 1, 2002 9:58 pm
If your vet doesn't want to supplements potassium yet, you could always add food (peas, babyfood lamb, babyfood banana) which would have some additional ...
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Karen LeBlanc
kyleb239
Jul 1, 2002 10:28 pm
I just got a new one from the vet with a soft rubber end. I may try it again and see what happens. Thanks for the info. K ... From: Lynnie Henderson...
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cookielu1999
Jul 1, 2002 11:57 pm
Sally, Muffin is one lucky little pusscat! Ben & Jerry's - Muffin is riding 1st class! Karen, When I first started giving multiple pills 4x's day to my kitty...
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gussielou49
Jul 2, 2002 1:44 am
What heart meds. is Bailey on? We have Gus' atenolol compounded into a treat/chewable form that works like a charm! His enalapril is in a liquid tuna...
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Pam Vojtas
pvojtas
Jul 2, 2002 2:20 am
Hello Steph and Gus, I was wondering if you could provide the info on your pharmicist. Maggie is on enalapril also and although the 1/2 pill is small (I crush...
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gussielou49
Jul 2, 2002 9:30 am
Hello Pam: We have the enalapril compounded at a local regular pharmacy and they do a great job. It smells & looks just like tuna juice! The other (animal)...
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bo1024
Jul 2, 2002 2:00 pm
I have 3 cats I give meds to. One takes rutin 3 times a day and I cut it in 3 pieces and hide each one in whisker lickens beef flavor. Some are easy to press...
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vandalin1
van358a3
Jul 2, 2002 2:11 pm
This worked for Munchie for a while, but now she won't touch cheese. She is very wary of anything I give her anymore. Anne V Warner Robins, GA From: bo1024 ...
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Karen LeBlanc
kyleb239
Jul 3, 2002 2:30 pm
Maria, Sorry I took so long to respond. I had plumbing problems at home yesterday and was away from the pc. Wow, 4x a day is alot! I thought 2x was alot....
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Karen LeBlanc
kyleb239
Jul 3, 2002 2:58 pm
Steph & Gus: Bailey is on Furosemide Solution for fluid build-up and Cardizem for his heart. Also he gets a baby aspirin every 3 days. My vet gave me some ...
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Karen LeBlanc
kyleb239
Jul 3, 2002 3:17 pm
Janie, Bailey does like cheese but he doesn't eat a lot at a time. Its something to try though if he gets tired of the can food. Thanks K ... From: bo1024...
