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Hi Phil, > I've thought about you and Spot often, not hearing from you, I feared > The reports could have been more detailed, however, usually when the > This may sound strange, but these results are good news! You caught > The only advice I can offer is to avoid stressful situations and limit > Spot will be just fine! You saved his life by catching and treating it > Thank you so much for the update! > My very best wishes, > Phil. > jean <j...@nowhere.com> wrote in message > > Recommendation: > > end of report. > > Unfortunately, my laptop had to go back to compaq for more repairs
This is Jean on a friends computer. <g> I just look different.
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
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. 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.
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.
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.
Jean
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> Hi Jean,
> the worst. I'm very much relieved.
> 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.
> 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!
> 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.
> in time!
> --
> "How long does a cat stretch?
> From one end of my life to the other"
> Feline Healthcare - http://maxshouse.com
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> > 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.
> > 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
> > 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.
> 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