Loud, rumbly, vibrating, reassuring purrs for you and Scott and good
test result purrs for Fudge.  Hopefully this will be something easily
diagnosed and treated.

Julie, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus

Heave duty purrs on the way for Fudge!

Hugs,

CatNipped

Fudge and Caramel went to the vet today for their annual vaccines and
checkup.  Whilst checking Fudge, the vet discovered that she has a
heart murmur.  She's never shown signs before (she's 8 and a half).

He has suggested that we take her for a blood test as it could be
thyroid related.  If that is inconclusive we have the option of an
ultrasound at £500.  We are going to get the blood test done first off
as if it is thyroid, it's treatable.  She isn't showing any other signs
of heart problems - she is very active, eats plenty etc.  If we have to
go for the ultrasound we'll have to hit my savings as Scott is
currently out of work, and I am on maternity, but she's worth it.

Please could you spare a few purrs that the blood test gives us some
answers and that the heart murmur isn't too serious.

Thanks,
Kate.

Fudge and Caramel went to the vet today for their annual vaccines and

Purrs that everything works out with the blood test and that Fudge is well.

Randy

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Purrs that the blood test will be helpful.  My Daisy was diagnosed
with a heart murmur recently.  She was in for a check up and I was
going to have her teeth cleaned.  They found the murmur.  The next
step was a blood pressure check, a echo cardiogram, and an electro
cardiogram.  Turns out that she only has a leaky mitral valve and can
go ahead and have her teeth cleaned.  That will happen in Jan because
after paying for all the tests, I can't afford the cleaning until then.
Ah
well, at least it wasn't a serious problem.

Positive thoughts for an easy solution.

Debbie

TV has had one for years and so DID Miss violette, did the vet tell you what
number it was?  purrs coming, Lee
Fudge and Caramel went to the vet today for their annual vaccines and
checkup.  Whilst checking Fudge, the vet discovered that she has a
heart murmur.  She's never shown signs before (she's 8 and a half).

He has suggested that we take her for a blood test as it could be
thyroid related.  If that is inconclusive we have the option of an
ultrasound at £500.  We are going to get the blood test done first off
as if it is thyroid, it's treatable.  She isn't showing any other signs
of heart problems - she is very active, eats plenty etc.  If we have to
go for the ultrasound we'll have to hit my savings as Scott is
currently out of work, and I am on maternity, but she's worth it.

Please could you spare a few purrs that the blood test gives us some
answers and that the heart murmur isn't too serious.

Thanks,
Kate.

Lots of purrs for Fudge, £500 is a lot of money when you're on a limited
income.

I'm not really sure what I'm talking about here, but Jake has a heart murmur
and it doesn't seem to be that huge a deal.  In his case as I understand it
his heart isn't beating as efficiently as it should.  (He's just about eight
too).  The vet didn't recommend any expensive tests or an ultrasound.  He
did give us medication to give Jake for a month and we took him back for a
recheck.  He seems to be doing a lot better on the medication.  So much so
that if I notice he is more sluggish than usual, I also realize I've skipped
a few pills.

Before you spend £500 for an ultrasound, at least know what it will tell you
and how those answers will change treatments.

Jo
Fudge and Caramel went to the vet today for their annual vaccines and
checkup.  Whilst checking Fudge, the vet discovered that she has a
heart murmur.  She's never shown signs before (she's 8 and a half).

He has suggested that we take her for a blood test as it could be
thyroid related.  If that is inconclusive we have the option of an
ultrasound at £500.  We are going to get the blood test done first off
as if it is thyroid, it's treatable.  She isn't showing any other signs
of heart problems - she is very active, eats plenty etc.  If we have to
go for the ultrasound we'll have to hit my savings as Scott is
currently out of work, and I am on maternity, but she's worth it.

Please could you spare a few purrs that the blood test gives us some
answers and that the heart murmur isn't too serious.

Thanks,
Kate.

We're sending lots and lots of purrs!

Many purrs on the way, Kate.  Mistletoe was dx'ed with a heart murmur on
her second annual.  We did the blood test and ultrasound and while there
was *something* going on, the feline cardio couldn't put his finger on it.

For her third physical, no more murmur, and none since.  Purrs that it's
no more than a Ba*tard Cat Trick.

Many purrs on the way for Fudge (and your bank account). I agree that a
thyroid problem would be, if not desirable, at least an easily treated
option. So purrs that it is a thyroid problem (or some temporary condition).

Purrs for a simple and inexpensive solution and that the murmer isn't
serious.

Jill

Purrs for a good report. You know, it could just be passing too. And even if
it isn't, there are lots of things you can do and it might not be a bother
to her anyway. Keep us posted!

Fudge and Caramel went to the vet today for their annual vaccines and
checkup.  Whilst checking Fudge, the vet discovered that she has a
heart murmur.  She's never shown signs before (she's 8 and a half).

He has suggested that we take her for a blood test as it could be
thyroid related.  If that is inconclusive we have the option of an
ultrasound at £500.  We are going to get the blood test done first off
as if it is thyroid, it's treatable.  She isn't showing any other signs
of heart problems - she is very active, eats plenty etc.  If we have to
go for the ultrasound we'll have to hit my savings as Scott is
currently out of work, and I am on maternity, but she's worth it.

Please could you spare a few purrs that the blood test gives us some
answers and that the heart murmur isn't too serious.

Thanks,
Kate.

Fudge and Caramel went to the vet today for their annual vaccines and
checkup.  Whilst checking Fudge, the vet discovered that she has a
heart murmur.  She's never shown signs before (she's 8 and a half).

He has suggested that we take her for a blood test as it could be
thyroid related.  If that is inconclusive we have the option of an
ultrasound at £500.  We are going to get the blood test done first off
as if it is thyroid, it's treatable.  She isn't showing any other signs
of heart problems - she is very active, eats plenty etc.  If we have to
go for the ultrasound we'll have to hit my savings as Scott is
currently out of work, and I am on maternity, but she's worth it.

Please could you spare a few purrs that the blood test gives us some
answers and that the heart murmur isn't too serious.

Purrs on the way.   Kitty FC has a heart murmur and it doesn't seem to cause
her any problems.  The vet said she didn't need any treatment for it.  I
hope that happens for Fudge.

Tweed

Purrs on the way.
Ann

Fudge and Caramel went to the vet today for their annual vaccines and
checkup.  Whilst checking Fudge, the vet discovered that she has a
heart murmur.  She's never shown signs before (she's 8 and a half).

He has suggested that we take her for a blood test as it could be
thyroid related.  If that is inconclusive we have the option of an
ultrasound at £500.  We are going to get the blood test done first off
as if it is thyroid, it's treatable.  She isn't showing any other signs
of heart problems - she is very active, eats plenty etc.  If we have to
go for the ultrasound we'll have to hit my savings as Scott is
currently out of work, and I am on maternity, but she's worth it.

Please could you spare a few purrs that the blood test gives us some
answers and that the heart murmur isn't too serious.

Thanks,
Kate.

I had weird heartbeats myself (I don't know if it would have been called
a "murmur", though) and it turned out to be because I was hypothyroid.
Thyroid meds fixed it right up. So if I could purr, I would purr that
Fudge have the same, easily treatable condition. :) I'll get my gang to
do the honors instead.

Joyce

Purrs for Fudge being sent.

Dewi.

Purrs that everything turns up normal and she is ok. :)

Fudge and Caramel went to the vet today for their annual vaccines and
checkup.  Whilst checking Fudge, the vet discovered that she has a
heart murmur.  She's never shown signs before (she's 8 and a half).

He has suggested that we take her for a blood test as it could be
thyroid related.  If that is inconclusive we have the option of an
ultrasound at £500.  We are going to get the blood test done first off
as if it is thyroid, it's treatable.  She isn't showing any other signs
of heart problems - she is very active, eats plenty etc.  If we have to
go for the ultrasound we'll have to hit my savings as Scott is
currently out of work, and I am on maternity, but she's worth it.

Please could you spare a few purrs that the blood test gives us some
answers and that the heart murmur isn't too serious.

Thanks,
Kate.

Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for the tests and for Fudge's health,
Polonca and Soncek