Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Gary Murphy]

Thank you Kelley, I sure hope the medication helps
Missy.  She's about a half a pound lighter than Moxie. 
Please keep us posted on how she's doing...

Best wishes,
Beth

Hi Beth,

She has a grade 3/4 murmur. 
She's 6.8 pounds.  I was *very* pleased with her weight gain.

Kelley

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Kelley Saveika]

I will do that Monday, Nina, thank you.

Kelley


On 2/2/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Okay Kelley, I just heard back from my ex.  He was looking for all the
paperwork, (her test results, diagnosis etc), but couldn't find it because
he's in the middle of trying to sell his house and everything is packed
away.  This is what he told me:

Miss Kitty had a problem where her heart didn't grow together properly.
They called her murmur, a "machine" murmur.  Blood was going backwards into
her heart.  They put a shunt in that closed off the part of the heart that
was bleeding into the other and got the blood flowing in the proper
direction.  He said his kitty was at the hospital for no more than two
nights and except for the scar that runs the length of her underside, came
through it beautifully.  He said the operation cost him about $2500.  I had
forwarded your diagnosis email to him and he said it sounds like what was
going on with Miss Kitty and doesn't understand why you are being told that
surgery isn't an option.

As I said before, he lives in Las Vegas NV.  The vet that did the surgery
is Dr. Geels at, (he thinks it's called), Veterinary Referral Services.  He
couldn't find their number, but the regular vet that referred him is Mauer
Animal Clinic: 702-870-1011.  My ex-husband's name is Jim Roach and they
know Miss Kitty as "Princess".

If I were you, I'd track down Dr. Geels and see if you can fax your vet's
paperwork to him for a phone consultation.  Maybe he could refer you to
someone in your area that could do the surgery.  Hell, maybe you and Missy
could take a flight to Vegas.

Let us know,
Nina


Kelley Saveika wrote:

Hi Nina,

I'm surprised to hear that.  Everyone I have talked to - the cardiologist,
the internist, the Yahoo heart group - says they are not doing surgery on
cats and that they don't do well at all with heart lung machines.  They say
even dogs only have about a 5% survival rate with this surgery.  I'd put a
2nd mortgage on my house for Missy, but not if she has a 99% likelihood of
dying.  Is it possible to get more info from your ex? Maybe a hospital in a
different state...

Yes, I'm on the Yahoo heart group.  They are really nice there, not as
nice as here of course:)


On 2/1/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Kelley,
> Did the vet mention anything about the possibility of surgery helping
> Missy?  I don't know anything about CHF, but the diagnosis you've outlined
> sounds an awful lot like what my ex-husband heard when he adopted a little
> stray kitten.  He opted for surgery and she came through with flying
> colors.  I guess it's becoming more and more common to do surgery on cats
> with heart problems.  It was quite costly, but his little girl is about a
> year old now with no further problems.  Others on the list have mentioned a
> group for cats with heart ailments, have you joined one yet?
>
> Of course Missy is in my prayers and thoughts.  You know how I feel
> about that little darling of yours,
> Nina
>
> Kelley Saveika wrote:
>
> Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal
> beliefs allow.
>
> She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:
>
> Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
> defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
> septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
> allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
> Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
> dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
> can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
> lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
> starting her on a low dose of furosemide.
>
> She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.
>
>
> Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.
>
> http://www.moonvine.net/missy
>
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Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Kelley Saveika]

Hi Beth,

She has a grade 3/4 murmur.

She's 6.8 pounds.  I was *very* pleased with her weight gain.

Kelley


On 2/2/07, Gary Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 Hi Kelley,
Sending healing thoughts for your little Missy.
Do you know what grade her heart murmur is?
My Moxie has a grade one murmur and is
noticeably smaller than her siblings.  If it is still
there at her one year we plan to have it
checked out by a cardiologist.  How old is
Missy?  I remembered her picture from before,
love those cute ear tufts!

Best wishes,
Beth






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Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Kelley Saveika]

Hi Gina,

Her prognosis to live at least one more year is pretty good with
conscientious medicating.  Her prognosis to live more than 3 more years is
pretty bad.

You don't want to become familiar with heart disease in cats.  It seems to
follow me like FELV does yall.  I am pretty convinced that heard disease is
what took Morgana, and now Clarissa has a heart murmur.  The scary thing is
that 60% of cats with heart problems die without showing any symptoms, per
my veterinary cardiologist's tech.

I'm in a hotel using their internet, so I have to go, there are people
waiting.

Kelley


On 2/2/07, Gina WN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


She is a precious baby, so cute!  I am sorry about this Kelley.  What is
her prognosis?  I am unfamiliar with heart disease in cats.  I will keep her
in my prayers.

Gina


*Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote:

Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal
beliefs allow.

She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:

Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.


Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.

http://www.moonvine.net/missy

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[Nina]

Okay Kelley, I just heard back from my ex.  He was looking for all the 
paperwork, (her test results, diagnosis etc), but couldn't find it 
because he's in the middle of trying to sell his house and everything is 
packed away.  This is what he told me:


Miss Kitty had a problem where her heart didn't grow together properly.  
They called her murmur, a "machine" murmur.  Blood was going backwards 
into her heart.  They put a shunt in that closed off the part of the 
heart that was bleeding into the other and got the blood flowing in the 
proper direction.  He said his kitty was at the hospital for no more 
than two nights and except for the scar that runs the length of her 
underside, came through it beautifully.  He said the operation cost him 
about $2500.  I had forwarded your diagnosis email to him and he said it 
sounds like what was going on with Miss Kitty and doesn't understand why 
you are being told that surgery isn't an option. 

As I said before, he lives in Las Vegas NV.  The vet that did the 
surgery is Dr. Geels at, (he thinks it's called), Veterinary Referral 
Services.  He couldn't find their number, but the regular vet that 
referred him is Mauer Animal Clinic: 702-870-1011.  My ex-husband's name 
is Jim Roach and they know Miss Kitty as "Princess".


If I were you, I'd track down Dr. Geels and see if you can fax your 
vet's paperwork to him for a phone consultation.  Maybe he could refer 
you to someone in your area that could do the surgery.  Hell, maybe you 
and Missy could take a flight to Vegas.


Let us know,
Nina


Kelley Saveika wrote:

Hi Nina,
 
I'm surprised to hear that.  Everyone I have talked to - the 
cardiologist, the internist, the Yahoo heart group - says they are not 
doing surgery on cats and that they don't do well at all with heart 
lung machines.  They say even dogs only have about a 5% survival rate 
with this surgery.  I'd put a 2nd mortgage on my house for Missy, but 
not if she has a 99% likelihood of dying.  Is it possible to get more 
info from your ex? Maybe a hospital in a different state...
 
Yes, I'm on the Yahoo heart group.  They are really nice there, not as 
nice as here of course:)


 
On 2/1/07, *Nina* <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > 
wrote:


Kelley,
Did the vet mention anything about the possibility of surgery
helping Missy?  I don't know anything about CHF, but the diagnosis
you've outlined sounds an awful lot like what my ex-husband heard
when he adopted a little stray kitten.  He opted for surgery and
she came through with flying colors.  I guess it's becoming more
and more common to do surgery on cats with heart problems.  It was
quite costly, but his little girl is about a year old now with no
further problems.  Others on the list have mentioned a group for
cats with heart ailments, have you joined one yet?

Of course Missy is in my prayers and thoughts.  You know how I
feel about that little darling of yours,
Nina


Kelley Saveika wrote:

Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your
personal beliefs allow.
 
She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:
 
Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal

defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join
which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and
veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention
in the
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.
 
 
Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.
 
http://www.moonvine.net/missy


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RE: OT - Please pray for Missy

[wendy]

What a love Kelley!!!  She's precious!!!  I do hope
you can find some way to help her condition.

:)
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[wendy]

Can this be repaired?
:)
Wendy

--- Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or
> whatever your personal
> beliefs allow.
> 
> She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her
> diagnosis:
> 
> Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a
> large atrial septal
> defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in
> the lower atrial
> septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the
> chambers join which
> allows blood to shunt right to left and left to
> right in the heart.
> Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary
> artery and veins are
> dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly
> thickened. The defects
> can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with
> fluid retention in the
> lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I
> would recommend
> starting her on a low dose of furosemide.
> 
> She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml
> .3 mg once daily.
> 
> 
> Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen
> it.
> 
> http://www.moonvine.net/missy
> 
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> 
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Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Chris Ramzy]

She's a beautiful catthinking of you and Missy.



From: Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: OT - Please pray for Missy
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:59:10 -0800

Kelley,
Did the vet mention anything about the possibility of surgery helping 
Missy?  I don't know anything about CHF, but the diagnosis you've outlined 
sounds an awful lot like what my ex-husband heard when he adopted a little 
stray kitten.  He opted for surgery and she came through with flying 
colors.  I guess it's becoming more and more common to do surgery on cats 
with heart problems.  It was quite costly, but his little girl is about a 
year old now with no further problems.  Others on the list have mentioned a 
group for cats with heart ailments, have you joined one yet?


Of course Missy is in my prayers and thoughts.  You know how I feel about 
that little darling of yours,

Nina

Kelley Saveika wrote:
Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal 
beliefs allow.

 She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:
 Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.
  Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.
 http://www.moonvine.net/missy

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RE: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Gary Murphy]

Hi Kelley,
Sending healing thoughts for your little Missy.
Do you know what grade her heart murmur is?
My Moxie has a grade one murmur and is
noticeably smaller than her siblings.  If it is still
there at her one year we plan to have it
checked out by a cardiologist.  How old is
Missy?  I remembered her picture from before,
love those cute ear tufts!

Best wishes,
Beth  

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Gina WN]

She is a precious baby, so cute!  I am sorry about this Kelley.  What is her 
prognosis?  I am unfamiliar with heart disease in cats.  I will keep her in my 
prayers.
   
  Gina
  

Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal 
beliefs allow.
   
  She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:
   
  Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the 
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.
 
   
  Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.
   
  http://www.moonvine.net/missy

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[MacKenzie, Kerry N.]

Kelly, I clicked on Missy's pic, and remembered her from last time I
looked -- she is just adorable.
I'm sending her lots of healing vibes. You are both in my thoughts.
hugs, Kerry
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley Saveika
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 9:23 PM
To: felvtalk
Subject: OT - Please pray for Missy


Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal
beliefs allow.
 
She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:
 
Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the 
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.
 
 
Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.
 
http://www.moonvine.net/missy

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Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Nina]

Something is going on with my email.  I didn't see Kelley's response 
until MC answered it.  I'll contact my ex and get more information for 
you.  He lives in Las Vegas NV.  The way he talked to me about it, it 
seemed that his vet was very sure that his kitten had a good chance at 
survival.  Maybe I'm way off here and it wasn't the same sort of 
problem.  It definitely was heart surgery though.  I'll let you know 
what he says. 
Nina



TenHouseCats wrote:

i've just been asked to provide hospice care for a young (3-5 years
old) persian with a peritoneal-pericardial hernia, and have been told
basically the same thing--that while the surgery itself is technically
POSSIBLE, it would probably kill him...

he's at a good weight, only has occasional mild trouble breathing--but
with his intestines up around his lungs and heart, there's no way of
knowing when or if they'll shift and, well, you get the picture.
he doesn't need any meds or special care per se (tho agility training
is definitely not an option--sorry, but my warped sense of humor is
the only way i survive) the rest of his furry family are going on
a long-distance transport, but they don't think he'd survive it so
he's one that i will just love to death.

MC



On 2/1/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hi Nina,

I'm surprised to hear that.  Everyone I have talked to - the 
cardiologist,
the internist, the Yahoo heart group - says they are not doing 
surgery on
cats and that they don't do well at all with heart lung machines.  
They say
even dogs only have about a 5% survival rate with this surgery.  I'd 
put a
2nd mortgage on my house for Missy, but not if she has a 99% 
likelihood of
dying.  Is it possible to get more info from your ex? Maybe a 
hospital in a

different state...

Yes, I'm on the Yahoo heart group.  They are really nice there, not 
as nice
as here of course:) 

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[TenHouseCats]

i've just been asked to provide hospice care for a young (3-5 years
old) persian with a peritoneal-pericardial hernia, and have been told
basically the same thing--that while the surgery itself is technically
POSSIBLE, it would probably kill him...

he's at a good weight, only has occasional mild trouble breathing--but
with his intestines up around his lungs and heart, there's no way of
knowing when or if they'll shift and, well, you get the picture.
he doesn't need any meds or special care per se (tho agility training
is definitely not an option--sorry, but my warped sense of humor is
the only way i survive) the rest of his furry family are going on
a long-distance transport, but they don't think he'd survive it so
he's one that i will just love to death.

MC



On 2/1/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Hi Nina,

I'm surprised to hear that.  Everyone I have talked to - the cardiologist,
the internist, the Yahoo heart group - says they are not doing surgery on
cats and that they don't do well at all with heart lung machines.  They say
even dogs only have about a 5% survival rate with this surgery.  I'd put a
2nd mortgage on my house for Missy, but not if she has a 99% likelihood of
dying.  Is it possible to get more info from your ex? Maybe a hospital in a
different state...

Yes, I'm on the Yahoo heart group.  They are really nice there, not as nice
as here of course:)



On 2/1/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Kelley,
> Did the vet mention anything about the possibility of surgery helping
Missy?  I don't know anything about CHF, but the diagnosis you've outlined
sounds an awful lot like what my ex-husband heard when he adopted a little
stray kitten.  He opted for surgery and she came through with flying colors.
 I guess it's becoming more and more common to do surgery on cats with heart
problems.  It was quite costly, but his little girl is about a year old now
with no further problems.  Others on the list have mentioned a group for
cats with heart ailments, have you joined one yet?
>
> Of course Missy is in my prayers and thoughts.  You know how I feel about
that little darling of yours,
> Nina
>
>
> Kelley Saveika wrote:
>
> Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal
beliefs allow.
>
> She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:
>
> Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
> defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
> septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
> allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
> Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
> dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
> can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
> lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
> starting her on a low dose of furosemide.
>
> She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.
>
>
> Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.
>
> http://www.moonvine.net/missy
>
> --
> Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time.
>
> http://www.rescuties.org
>
> Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life!
>
> http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20



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[Diane Rosenfeldt]

She's gorgeous!  Here are vibes that you and the vet can find a way to get
her healthy!

Diane R.
  -Original Message-
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kelley Saveika
  Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 9:23 PM
  To: felvtalk
  Subject: OT - Please pray for Missy


  Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal
beliefs allow.

  She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:

  Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
  defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
  septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
  allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
  Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
  dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
  can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
  lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
  starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

  She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.


  Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.

  http://www.moonvine.net/missy

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Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Kelley Saveika]

Hi Nina,

I'm surprised to hear that.  Everyone I have talked to - the cardiologist,
the internist, the Yahoo heart group - says they are not doing surgery on
cats and that they don't do well at all with heart lung machines.  They say
even dogs only have about a 5% survival rate with this surgery.  I'd put a
2nd mortgage on my house for Missy, but not if she has a 99% likelihood of
dying.  Is it possible to get more info from your ex? Maybe a hospital in a
different state...

Yes, I'm on the Yahoo heart group.  They are really nice there, not as nice
as here of course:)


On 2/1/07, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Kelley,
Did the vet mention anything about the possibility of surgery helping
Missy?  I don't know anything about CHF, but the diagnosis you've outlined
sounds an awful lot like what my ex-husband heard when he adopted a little
stray kitten.  He opted for surgery and she came through with flying
colors.  I guess it's becoming more and more common to do surgery on cats
with heart problems.  It was quite costly, but his little girl is about a
year old now with no further problems.  Others on the list have mentioned a
group for cats with heart ailments, have you joined one yet?

Of course Missy is in my prayers and thoughts.  You know how I feel about
that little darling of yours,
Nina

Kelley Saveika wrote:

Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal
beliefs allow.

She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:

Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.


Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.

http://www.moonvine.net/missy

--
Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time.

http://www.rescuties.org

Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life!

http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20





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Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life!

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Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Nina]

Kelley,
Did the vet mention anything about the possibility of surgery helping 
Missy?  I don't know anything about CHF, but the diagnosis you've 
outlined sounds an awful lot like what my ex-husband heard when he 
adopted a little stray kitten.  He opted for surgery and she came 
through with flying colors.  I guess it's becoming more and more common 
to do surgery on cats with heart problems.  It was quite costly, but his 
little girl is about a year old now with no further problems.  Others on 
the list have mentioned a group for cats with heart ailments, have you 
joined one yet?


Of course Missy is in my prayers and thoughts.  You know how I feel 
about that little darling of yours,

Nina

Kelley Saveika wrote:
Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your 
personal beliefs allow.
 
She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:
 
Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal

defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.
 
 
Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.
 
http://www.moonvine.net/missy


--
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http://www.rescuties.org 

Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life!

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Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[TenHouseCats]

oh, a little coonie-look-a-like! she's exquisite GLOW heading your way.

On 2/1/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal
beliefs allow.

She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:

Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
 allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.


Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.

http://www.moonvine.net/missy

--
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http://www.rescuties.org

Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life!

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Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[elizabeth trent]

She is so pretty!  Prayers and healing thoughts to you and Missy.

Elizabeth


On 2/1/07, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your personal
beliefs allow.

She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:

Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.


Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.

http://www.moonvine.net/missy

--
Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time.

http://www.rescuties.org

Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life!

http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20

Re: OT - Please pray for Missy

[Lance Linimon]

Kelley,

Missy will be in my prayers. She's such a pretty little girl!

Lance


On Feb 1, 2007, at 9:22 PM, Kelley Saveika wrote:

Please pray or send healing thoughts to Missy, or whatever your  
personal beliefs allow.


She went to the cardiologist today.  Here is her diagnosis:

Diagnosis: Congenital heart disease. Missy has a large atrial septal
defect/ventricular septal defect (8 mm) a hole in the lower atrial
septal and upper ventricular septal wall where the chambers join which
allows blood to shunt right to left and left to right in the heart.
Her heart chambers are dialated and her pulmonary artery and veins are
dilated. Her right ventricular wall is mildly thickened. The defects
can lead to congenital heart disease (CHF) with fluid retention in the
lungs, chest cavity and/or abdomen. Therefore I would recommend
starting her on a low dose of furosemide.

She called in a prescription of furosemide 10 mg/ml .3 mg once daily.


Here is Missy's picture, for those who haven't seen it.

http://www.moonvine.net/missy

--
Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time.

http://www.rescuties.org

Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life!

http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20