Cincy Has Dialated Cardiomyopathy -Update 2/16/08

[wolf_Q]

I'm very sorry to hear this. I will keep Cincy in my thoughts. I'm glad you caught it early.

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks everybody. It is always in the back of my mind now, but seeing her be so well, Cincy, makes it a little easier to realize there is no sense in worrying too much. She is going to live life to the fullest for as long as she can!

Robin- she is on Furosemide and Enalapril right now. I'm glad to hear Max is doing well and the meds have helped him!

Staci- The diruetic will make her more thirsty, and need more trips outside. Ralph is off work now until the 2nd of January, so we will get some feel of how much more. Once he goes back to work, I will most lkiely start going home for lunch, so she shouldn't have to hold it for more then 4 hours at a time. Most likely we will keep all the dogs in the kitchen so that if she does have an accident there is no carpet, but more room for her to not have to lay in it, like in a kennel. If those plans don't work, then we will look at diapers, or other plans. Over the weekend I didn't notice too many more trips outside, so I think we will be okay.

[ramanth]

Poor Cincy girl! So glad you guys caught it early. *hugs* and prayers that the meds help.

[4 Dog Mother]

Amy, as I told you last night we all are worried about Cincy. But she has had other problems and come out fine with them. You once said that you are glad you picked her from the litter because someone else may not have taken good enough care or noticed some of her problems early enough. You and Ralph are the best "Parents" she could have. She is a fighter so I have no doubt she will come through this fine too and live a long happy life.

And if you find she has to go out too much while you two are at work, we can keep her during the week - what's one more dog in a nine dog household? She can just join Snoopy in his frequent trips out - Christy won't mind at all having another dog around!

[anna_66]

Amy I'm glad to see you've finally posted about your Cincy. I've been waiting.

It's great that Ralph is going to be there to keep a watch on her and see what she needs.

As you already know i'm keeping her and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Lots of hugs and kisses to the furkids!

[Randi]

Amy, I'm sorry to hear that Cincy has health problems. I do hope the medicine will take care of it, and she will have many happy years with you.

Sending lots of positive thoughts and kisses to her - and hugs to you.

[chocolatepuppy]

Cincy will be in my prayers. Thank goodness it was caught early.

[cassiesmom]

Duly noted, fingers and paws crossed!

[captain]

Of course you are worry-warts - that is what we all are when it comes to those precious furkids!

I will keep my fingers, toes, everything crossed for a postive outcome ...

[pitc9]

{{{HUGS}}} and prayers to you and Cincy.

I'm glad you caught this early!

[Ginger's Mom]

This is the first time I have gotten a chance to see this thread. I will be adding more prayers to the already long list of prayers that are being said for that sweet little girl.

[kimlovescats]

I'm sorry to hear about Cincy's condition, but thankful that you were able to find it in time! I hope the meds work well for her!

Kim

[luvofallhorses]

i am so sorry. Cincy, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. please keep us updated. (((HUGS)))

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks for the continued thoughts everyone. Cincy has been on the medicine for 4 days now, and seems to be doing well (in other words, no changes, except she doesn't seem to be coughing).

[cyber-sibes]

Amy & Ralph, I just saw this - and will keep Cincy in my prayers! Give that sweet girl a hug from me, she is such a love. (((hugs))) to you & Ralph, too - you guys are such good doggie parents. Belly rubs to Sadie & Spot too.