http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/ Support group for Feline Hearts HCM Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:56 GMT tamitamco@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48064 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48064 Friends, So, I have not been able to decide at what point I would start regular assist-feeding. After all my questions, I thought I might at least try it out Tue, 21 May 2013 05:16:21 GMT K http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48063 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48063 Hi everyone. I was introduced to this group from a Siamese Group on FB. 4 weeks ago I noticed my 10 month old Si mix, Dali, breathing heavy. I rushed her to Tue, 21 May 2013 01:52:28 GMT tamitamco@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48062 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48062 Friends, If you get this and can email me directly ASAP, it will help a lot. Not urgent, but trying to decide right now in the grocery store if I should do the Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:04 GMT mmayer11@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48061 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48061 Please keep in mind that... While "Cerenia" is dispense by vets to stops cats from nausea/ feeling sick. It is more appropriate for dogs. A newer anti nausea Mon, 20 May 2013 16:40:24 GMT tamitamco@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48060 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48060 Friends, I am so happy to report that Staci is doing well! Here are some recents: -today at 5.4 pounds, have been mostly on the 5.3's lately! ( I still want Mon, 20 May 2013 16:40:11 GMT tamitamco@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48059 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48059 Friends, I thought I would share some observations regarding drinking quantities and subq amounts: After 2 days of increased fluids at 100ml, her drinking has Mon, 20 May 2013 16:35:13 GMT bingley50 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48058 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48058 Lyn, Yes, I will check with my cat's cardiologist first. I am so afraid of him getting a blood clot. Sorry about my mistake with Maxi's breathing rate. Thank Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:43 GMT elfinmyst@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48057 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48057 Hi Nancy The ultrasound is the gold standard test for heart disease as you know but we have to make choices based on our budget. And there are things you can Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:27 GMT tamitamco@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48056 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48056 Sandy, My vet thought it was important to recheck blood pressure after 1 week to make sure it didn't drop too low. I hope you are planning a recheck. We just Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:30 GMT elfinmyst@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48055 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48055 Hi Elise From his symptoms I would suggest hyperthyroid and he urgently needs a thyroid test. Vocalising and appetite increase are the main signs. It also Mon, 20 May 2013 14:51:08 GMT Nancy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48054 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48054 Hi, I'm new and this is the first time I'm posting about my cat, Calvin. He's approximately 14 and was diagnosed with a grade 3 heart murmur a few months ago Mon, 20 May 2013 14:43:42 GMT Elise Eisfelder http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48053 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48053 Max is 15 1/2 and has had a grade 2/3 heart murmur since he was 5. He developed high BP and has been in 1.25 mg amlodipine since last July. I took him to the Mon, 20 May 2013 09:44:29 GMT elfinmyst@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48052 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48052 Hi Carole It is true that steroids are dangerous to a HCM cat and can push a cat into heart failure as they increase fluid retention which puts a load on the Mon, 20 May 2013 09:41:02 GMT elfinmyst@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48051 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48051 Hi Heather I wouldn't cut the dosage without asking the cardiologist. Spirit may be at high clot risk so may need that dose. There is a safer alternative Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:19 GMT elfinmyst@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48050 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-heart/message/48050 Hi Sandy Amlodopine is very commonly given now to cats and will reduce blood pressure effectively. High blood pressure is dangerous in cats as in humans. Once