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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / October 2004Sammy's latest TED ;-))
Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. When we got home her momma, LB, got a whiff of that TED smell, and hissed when Sammy ran up to her. Sammy stopped short, and LB approached cautiously. Once LB decided it really was Sam, she got right to work licking the TED smell off, and they're fine now. Dr Haney feels that the heart murmur is probably genetic. Both the ECG and x-rays indicate artial enlargement, but he said the tests don't show any cause for great concern. He wants to see her again in three months and do another ECG, and suggested changing from Iams to something else. I always get several pages printed out when I visit, and I can't find that page. It had her current and recommended weight wrong. When they entered the info they included the carrier, so they had her weighing almost 17 pounds. While I was talking to Dr Haney, the assistant went to print out a corrected copy, which I never got it, so I'll have to go back for it. Kristie, when I asked about the heart murmur, he said about a 2 graded on a 1-10 scale. When I got home I reread your message, and see that you said it's normally graded 1-6. Is there more than one standard? I'm sure he said 1-10, since most of what we talked about was the heart murmur, and he said it a couple times. He said it's faint, but can definitely be heard, and the x-rays show the heart is enlarged.  SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html How old is Sammy? We have a tiny ancient poodle who has had congestive heart failure for years now. She takes lasix everyday and Encard to strengthen the heartbeat. She's done just fine for at least five years now. Aside from the problems associated with giving a housepet lasix. At least cats use a litter box. The dog needs out a couple of times a night. Jo > Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal > at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. When [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > faint, but can definitely be heard, and the x-rays show the heart is > enlarged. >How old is Sammy? We have a tiny ancient poodle who has had congestive >heart failure for years now. She takes lasix everyday and Encard to >strengthen the heartbeat. She's done just fine for at least five years now. >Aside from the problems associated with giving a housepet lasix. At least >cats use a litter box. The dog needs out a couple of times a night. Sammy was three last January. I asked today about meds, but the vet doesn't feel any are warranted now. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html > Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal > at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. When [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > faint, but can definitely be heard, and the x-rays show the heart is > enlarged. Well, there is some good news. Did he suggest any medication? >Well, there is some good news. Did he suggest any medication? He doesn't think any are need now, but may be in the future. For now, he just wants me to bring her in right away if I notice her starting to get lathargic, and wants to do an ECG in three months for comparision with the one today. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html >> Well, there is some good news. Did he suggest any medication? > > He doesn't think any are need now, but may be in the future. For now, > he just wants me to bring her in right away if I notice her starting > to get lathargic, and wants to do an ECG in three months for > comparision with the one today. It is good that now you are aware, you will know to look for her feeling low. Purrs for Sammy to stay healthy. > months and do another ECG, and suggested changing from Iams to > something else. I always get several pages printed out when I visit, I highly recommend the following brands: Felidae, Innova, River Flint Ranch. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal > at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. How nice to hear some good news for a change. Glad to hear Sammy is doing so well. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal > at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. When [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > faint, but can definitely be heard, and the x-rays show the heart is > enlarged. It sounds like the vet doesn't think it's too serious, which is definitely good! Is the enlargement a problem? We're purring for Sammy to keep feeling like herself, and for the bad ole murmur to never bother her again. ------ Krista Mistoffelees has had a heart murmur for 2 years now and i am glad to see that it has had very little effect on his life. i have to get him treated for chest infections quickly and if it is nasty then he gets some betablockers for a while as well as antibiotics. it normally easy to spot when he needs medication as he gets very tired and only moves a few steps before a rest. he also does come and tell me and doesnt make a noise when you mention "VET" I am sorry to hear that Sammy has a heart murmur but thought you may want to hear that it is easily treatable when it becomes more of a problem. Cati >Mistoffelees has had a heart murmur for 2 years now and i am glad to >see that it has had very little effect on his life. i have to get him [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >want to hear that it is easily treatable when it becomes more of a >problem. This sounds almost exactly like what the vet told me. He showed me the x-rays and said the enlarged heart meant that when she got a chest infection it could press up against the trachea, causing the fatigue and shortness of breath. Which is why I need to keep an eye on Sammy and get her in to be seen if she's not acting herself. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html >Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal >at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. When >we got home her momma, LB, got a whiff of that TED smell, and hissed >when Sammy ran up to her. Sammy stopped short, and LB approached I'm glad its basically a positive report. Purrs for a long healthy life. Suz Macmoosette Thank Heavens There's Only One =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= Waiting for inspiration. Please hold while I contemplate my navel. |\__/| (=':'=) (")_(") >Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal >at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. When [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >faint, but can definitely be heard, and the x-rays show the heart is >enlarged. FWIW, I have a level one murmur. It is barely detectable and has caused no problem for me at all. The only time I pay attention to it is when i have dental work done. It is required then that I take a jolt of penicillin. But with Sammy having her heart enlarged at such a low level might indicate either a bigger gap between levels or that it really is a 1-6 rating. But she is so young that a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle might be all she needs for most of her life. Purrs, -- CATherine > Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal > at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. <SNIP> I'm very glad to hear it. Purrs that Sammy has many happy years ahead of her. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. We're all glad to hear the good news: I'm sure you'll be able to keep everything under control now that the problem's been (well) spotted. Continued purrs Gordon & the TT SignatureFeline family viewable at: http://community.webshots.com/user/exocat "Steve Touchstone" <stouchst@junksirinet.net> > Good news about Sammy today. I bet it differs like info differs from vet to vet I was taught it was a 1-6 scale. But if this vet is saying 2 on a scale of 1-10, that's pretty good. Glad to hear all the tests turned ok too, just keep an eye on her and I'm sure Sammy has many more years of spunk still left in her. Kristi > Good news about Sammy today. I picked up her from her day-long ordeal > at TED a little while ago, and was happy with the test results. When [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > faint, but can definitely be heard, and the x-rays show the heart is > enlarged. Again extrapolating from human medicine, I am puzzled at the diagnostic approach. ECGs and cardiac X-4ays are excellent tests for the appropriate indication, but any serious diagnosis of a valvular problem involves visualizing the valve with ultrasound (echocardiography). It may be that your vet doesn't have the equipment. Are you in an area with veterinary referral centers? It may actually be cheaper to get a definitive ultrasound-based diagnosis from a veterinary internist or cardiologist, than to do repeated, less-than-definitive tests over time. The question, of course, is what to do if there is significant valve damage. A great many human valve problems can be corrected, but requiring surgery probably not available to cats. Still, I would find it comforting to know the true extent of the problem. Even without surgery, knowing if there is a more than trivial valve problem should guide TED in being more aggressive with antibiotic therapy in any infection. Many valve problems only become significant if attacked by bacteria, the reason for giving antibiotics before dental work. |
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