Monroe and his heart

[mon]

That's just the greatest news ever!

[cats4ever]

Thank you, Elyse and mon!
More purrs and headbumpies from Monroe.

[cats4ever]

Monroe started coughing again and laying around a few days ago. His vet listened to his chest today, and there are some crackles.
This time, she increased his furosemide.
I asked if his heart disease is progressing, and she said "not necessarily". It also could be related to his chronic allergies.
She explained it, but I was too distracted by my worries.
If the higher dose is not helping by tomorrow, I have to increase it even more, but I keep my fingers crossed.
It has been almost a year now since his diagnosis.

[phesina]

We are sending loads of prayers and warm healing energies and love to dearest Monroe, and to you and the family too, Heidi.

[mon]

So sorry to hear this. Crossing fingers and toes here, sure hoping Monroes health improves!

[Felicia's Mom]

Sending prayers and lots lo love to you and Monroe!

[cats4ever]

Yesterday, Monroe had some diarrhea, and I thought he looked skinnier.
I took him to work, and he had lost some weight. The vet recommended some bloodwork. His kidney values had gone up some, which is to be expected because of the furosemide (his "fluid" pill).
This was the second vet who called Monroe an "old" kitty. I never considered a 10-year old cat particularly old, but Monroe is definitely slowing down. He sleeps all day and his appetite is not the best, I'm thinking about going back to an appetite stimulant.
Because of the heart disease, his heart has to work harder, which explains some of the weightloss.
I will recheck his bloodwork in 2 months, and in the meantime, I let him eat whatever he wants to. He seems to be pretty happy, and not in pain.