Hi Jean,
tom <va
...@hiwaay.net> wrote in message
...
> Hi Phil,
> This is Jean on a friends computer. <g> I just look different.
Nope! You didn't fool me, I recognized you! You can't hide such a
bright light.
> I just wanted to tell you how very much I appreciate your help. I
think it
> is you who has saved Spot's life because of your knowledgable
advice.
I merely gave you the map - you charted and navagated the course!
Your relentless love, dedication and determination is what saved
Spot's life.
I
> have had to go against the recommendations of the local vets here to
get
> these tests done. They have not said this, but the little grins and
casual
> remarks let me know that they think I am just a silly woman.
Don't be concerned, in the least, about them . "Credentials" don't
always mean "competency" - one can exist without the other. Anytime
you feel like a "silly woman", listen to Spot purr! You'll quickly
realize its they who are silly (more like ignorant).
People in this
> area apparently don't take very good care of their cats. So, thanks
again.
> I am so grateful for your help and advice and for everyone else here
who
> responded as well.
Its a great bunch! You'll never find a group of more ardent cat lovers
and kind, compassionate and helpful friends! I know I haven't.
> So far Spot is doing good and I have seen no adverse affects from
the
> medicines. The limiting physical activity is going to be a problem.
> I crushed all the pills up together and put them in a bite of tuna,
he
> wolfed it right down and never knew that it was medicine. He has
been so
> good to let me cram the lasix down his throat, but he will be
happier this
> way. He is a wonderful cat and we love him dearly and hope that we
will be
> able to keep him for a long time.
You most certainly will - because you followed your heart and not the
defeatism spawned by ignorance.
> Your message was heart lifting and promising because I wasn't given
much
> hope from the locals.
> I will visit back when I get my computer back.
Visit? I hope you'll be a permanent resident rather than a visitor!
Your experience is a testament to the power of love and dedication -
and Spot's is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the cat!
We'll leave a light on for you!
My very best wishes for you and Spot!
Phil.
--
"How long does a cat stretch?
From one end of my life to the other"
Feline Healthcare - http://maxshouse.com
> Jean
> Phil P. <p
...@maxshouse.com> wrote in message
>
news:82a3nb$4ih$1@bgtnsc01.worldnet.att.net...
> > Hi Jean,
> > I've thought about you and Spot often, not hearing from you, I
feared
> > the worst. I'm very much relieved.
> > The reports could have been more detailed, however, usually when
the
> > echos are so brief, its a very good sign. The medications that
were
> > prescribed are those of choice for HCM, and should (probably
will)
> > keep Spot's condition under control. Be sure you do not miss *any*
> > doses, otherwise Spot's condition can deteriorate.
> > This may sound strange, but these results are good news! You
caught
> > it IN TIME! You have certainly saved Spot's life! The main
reason
> > why so many cats die from HCM is because its usually discovered
too
> > late and was left untreated for too long. I know, personally, of
> > several cats that were diagnosed with HCM at Spot's age, and a few
> > just a little older, who are doing just fine today - and they were
> > diagnosed with HCM 6+ years ago!
> > The only advice I can offer is to avoid stressful situations and
limit
> > his physical activities. As far as pilling Spot, put the pills in
a
> > treat (small piece of roast beef or turkey), make up three treats
> > total. Give Spot the first treat (without the pills) but let him
see
> > you holding the second treat (with the pills). He should chomp
down
> > the first treat in a hurry to get the second treat (with the
pills).
> > As you're giving him the second treat, let him see you holding the
> > third treat (without the pills). He should chomp down the second
treat
> > (with the pills) in a hurry to get the third treat. Then give him
the
> > third treat to mask any taste of the pills in the second treat.
This
> > little trick has worked for me for 30 years! Never failed. Its
*very*
> > important that he does not miss any medications.
> > Spot will be just fine! You saved his life by catching and
treating it
> > in time!
> > Thank you so much for the update!
> > My very best wishes,
> > Phil.
> > --
> > "How long does a cat stretch?
> > From one end of my life to the other"
> > Feline Healthcare - http://maxshouse.com
> > jean <j...@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> > news:n%Y14.95$417.11028@typ12.nn.bcandid.com...
> > > I finally got Spot's echocardiogram and I have the results. I
am
> > going to
> > > type the report as and a list of the medications that are
> > recommended.
> > > I would appreciate any input and or additional information as I
am
> > pretty
> > > ignorant in this field.
> > > Here is the report:
> > > We have evaluated the thoracic radiographs, ECG, and
echocardiogram
> > on this
> > > 2 year old cat with a history of tiring easily. The chest
> > readiographs
> > > showed cardiomogaly with an increased left atrium. The ECG
showed
> > tall
> > > R-waves suggestive of cardiac enlargement. The echocardiogram
did
> > reaveal
> > > an enlarged left atrium and a thickened left ventricular wall
> > consistent
> > > with hyperstrophic cardiomyopathy.
> > > Recommendation:
> > > 1. Begin Atenolol 25 mg 1 per day
> > > 2. Begin Enacard 1mg 1 per day
> > > 3. One baby aspirin every 3 days to prevent clots
> > > 4. Continue Lasix 12.5 mg 2 per day
> > > end of report.
> > > I fear giving all these medications because Spot is very
sensitive
> > to drugs
> > > and his vet seems to be concerned too, but these recommendations
> > came from
> > > the cardiologist reading the tests.
> > > Unfortunately, my laptop had to go back to compaq for more
repairs
> > so I set
> > > up a temporary account on a friends computer. I will try and
check
> > back
> > > soon. You can email me at j...@hiwaay.net
> > > I'm still don't know what to expect. Will he be in pain? Will
I be
> > able to
> > > tell if he is in pain? How long can I expect him to live? etc.
> > All I can
> > > get from the local vets is, it's a serious condition with no
cure.
> > > Thanks.
> > > Jean
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