Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

[wolflady]

Thanks for the feedback all. Medusa...400?? wow, thanks for sharing Pigeon's story. Give her some gentle kisses for me. Phinehas is only 3 years 7 months old. My vet did mention beta blockers as a treatment depending on how severe the condition is.

kb2yjx, that's great that Riley is doing so well! I hope this is the case with Phinehas. Depending on what the heart rates are when I take them here, my vet may want to see him again and prescribe meds, or just wait for 6 months to do a recheck. I'm really hoping for the latter and if all I have to do is check it every few months or every year, that would make me happy.

Jen, how is Shilo doing on the medicine?

[krazyaboutkatz]

Karen, I was hoping to hear some good news. I'm so sorry to hear that Phinehas has this condition. Hopefully his pulse rate will be more normal at home and he'll continue to do well so that he won't need any meds. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. I'm only a call away if you ever need to talk to some one. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Barbara]

I am so sorry to hear this. But I would not become desperate. First: let's see whether his pulse is as bad at home as it was at the vet's. I know that MY blood pressure is higher when I'm at the doctor's and I am sure deep inside every kitty the vet is time for panic.
Second: I know at least one kitty here who gets beta blockers since about 5 years and is just fine.
Again: all my best wishes for you and Phinehas.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Karen, don't listen to your vet when he tells you to wait and see and come back 6 months later....
I hate to scare you, but that is exactly what they told me about Sydney! 2 months later he died .
I still am so mad at that vet; she wanted to wait 6 months before giving him meds
Here is Sydney's story:
http://users.telenet.be/bernardgabriels/sydney.htm

If I were you, I would demand those pills right away, it might save Phinegas!! Good luck

[jenluckenbach]

Shilo is doing well.

He had developed a heart murmur ( a high number, but I can't remember exactly). He would tire out so much that if he took a flight of stairs he would collapse. And his breathing was so labored you could see him breathing from his belly. Then he started the meds. His energy and breathing are back to normal and even the murmur does not sound as high as it did before.

[kb2yjx]

I think I read on Mitzi's thread that your boy is having an ultrasound. Will remember him in prayers, and I will light a candle for him in our group PET T....

[smokey the elder]

Did he say what grade it was? (1-6) My Spike has Grade 1 (evaluate in a year, look for any change, no meds required.) The grade will have an effect on the recommended therapy.