Dear Chris, I'm so very sorry to hear about Chelsea. How devastating for you. As you say, though her life was cut tragically and horribly short, she at least knew she was loved and treasured. Thanks for taking the time to remind us about the need for regular check-ups. Because I have 5 cats, I am able---just---to do that. But I know that sometimes when $$ has been particularly tight I've thought about whether it's really necessary, and whether I could "skip" a check-up. You've reminded me of the reason they need check-ups. love and hugs to you Chris, Kerry M.
_____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Behnke Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 8:53 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Sad News & Something to Think About Early Sunday morning, one of my fur-babies passed away from a heart attack. There was no warning, she had never been sick a day in her life. Chelsea was only 4 years old. The vet did an autopsy today and confirmed that it was cardiomyopathy. Basically there was a thickening in her heart walls and her heart failed. She went very quickly and without pain. One minute she was walking, the next she was gone. There was nothing I could have done. Cardiomyopathy is something that is prevalent among Maine Coons and American Short Haired cats and is usually found between the ages of 1 and 4 years old. They are not a lot of symptoms and cannot always be detected before it causes fatalities. Regular vet visits could help to detect it early. Vets can do xrays to see the heart or listen to the heart rate and make sure nothing is unusual. Also, never take for granted the time you have with your animals. I loved Chelsea and she knew it. I didn't get to say goodbye since she went so quick, but at least I know she knew she was loved and treasured. I make it a habit to tell all my animals that I love them everyday. I didn't post this for sympathy, but I wanted to share with you the importance of regular vet checkups. Because I have so many animals, I was told that I didn't have to do regular checkups for all of my babies, I just needed to take them in when they were sick. I now know better. Thanks, Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.22/1111 - Release Date: 11/5/2007 4:36 AM _____________________________________________________________________________ Effective September 1, 2007, we have changed our name to Mayer Brown LLP. IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer Brown LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer Brown LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayers should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
