October 13th 2009 8:52 pm
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Today at 5:20 pm, meowmy and daddy took me to see my Cardiologist, Dr. Miller. He is also the Cardiologist of Picasso & Cocoa. I was crying on my way there but as soon as we arrived, I settled in. Mom took me out of the carrier and there I was, giving her mashed potatoes with my paws *giggles* There were several people ahead of us to see Doc Miller so we had to wait longer before being seen. The Vet Tech came over to ask mom some questions while I was sitting on the waiting bench next to her. The nice girl bent down and gave me a kissie on my nose. I looked at her with my big blue eyes and she just melted. After all, I am a handsome guy.
It was then my turn so mom carried me into the room along with daddy. Dr Miller remember mom from her visits with Picasso and he was purrry sorry to hear about Picasso's passing in December. Doc proceeded to rub my chest with some blue sticky stuff and turned out the lights. At first I thought it was night night time but I was wrong. He then explained everything with my Ultrasound and my diagnosis is having a moderate Heart Murmor as well as mild Cardiomyopathy (HCM). There were NO signs of heart failure or anything like that. Actually, Doc felt reassured about my prognosis while taking 1/4 Atenolol daily. Daddy helped hold my paws along with the Vet tech while doing the test. Then the lights came on they cleaned me up and and proceeded to placed these horrible clips on my paws. I began to meow so meowmy and daddy told me that it's ok in a soft and soothing voice. This pawticular test was the EKG. Finally it was time to leave but before doing so, mom asked Doc of she could please take a picture of us and of course, he said yes with a big smile. The Vet Tech then handed me to him so that mom could take a quick picture. Doc than came over to take a look at the picture and smiled and said "thank You." How nice was that... Mom will be keeping an eye on my breathing pattern just as she does with Cocoa.
Just before we were getting ready to leave (waiting fur the paper work and prescription, the Tech needed to get my weight and holy cow, I gained 1/2 pound since my visit with Dr. Wray two weeks ago. Looks like I'm going to be a big boy. Over all, my appointment went well, considering that it could have been much worse. Doc Miller did say that since we caught it at such an early stage, there is a pawsibility that it can even improve (walls become thinner) which is excellent news. Mom had no idea what to expect, especially after what she had to endure with Picasso having VERY severe Cardiomyopathy at the age of 6 months and unfortunately, his continued to worsen. Doc did say that 16% of ALL cats are diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy. There are some breeds such as the Ragdoll & Maine Coon who more prevalent to this disease, but other breeds, including the Domestics will have it.
By the time we left the office, it was about 6:30 pm. Mom made a yummy Pot Roast fur dinner (simmering in the Crock Pot) so we had some of that along with our regular kitty food. Thanks again fur all of your love, support, purrrs & purrayers and fur always being there fur us. You are all such pawsome furiends and my family and I love you so much *blows kisses* I will be going back fur a recheck in 6-12 months to see if the medicine has helped to reverse the thickness of the heart wall.
It has been a long day fur all of us so I think I'll now take a long nap and rest up fur playtime, tomorrow...
I would like to thank the following kitties fur their lovely Giftie/Rosettes (since my last Vet Appointment until now): Bubby & Fam (hero ribbon), Spike & Fam (heart), My Family (paw), Muppet & Fam (paw), Karisma "sis" & Fam (paw), PorkChop "bro" & Fam (paw), Nikko & Scooter (paw), Joy & Fam (paw), Crazy Dazy & Fam (paw), My Family (paw), Karisma "sis" and Fam (paw), Spot & Fam (paw), My Family (heart).
Purrrrs!
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We will keep you in our purrs & prayers that your condition steadily improves! You are so adorable!
~hugs & luv~ You sure had a busy day at the vet's office, and we're keeping you in our purrs! We hope the medicine makes everything purrfect! Cannoli! This is pretty good news, and we'll purr for your condition to completely reverse itself!!!
If I don't look at your pictures closely to see the flame points, we really look alike too! Dear Cannoli..We're all purring for you and hope the medicine works wonders.
Purrs;
Angel Sam, KiKi & Em
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