Understanding Mitral Valve Disease Professor Brendan M Corcoran MVB, DipPharm, PhD, MRCVS Chair of Veterinary Cardiopulmonary Medicine University of Edinburgh ...
Here is a link directly to the .pdf.... I printed out two copies to share with my vet and cardilogist, as well as saved a copy to disk for my own future...
Oh..I don't even have the words. I'm so sorry. Our seven year old has just been diagnosed with The Murmur and we are heartbroken. We all know this is a...
Hi Dear Friends, I've been remiss in not posting this sad news earlier - 2 1/2 weeks ago, I had to help my dear Tilla over the rainbow bridge. The last couple...
I am so sorry to hear that you lost your beautiful Amber. My thoughts and prayers are with you - I'd like to think that both Amber and my dear Tilla are...
Carol, I'm so sorry about Tilla. How heartbreaking. I know you gave her the best life she could have had, and certainly she wouldn't have asked for anything...
I am so sorry to hear you lost your dear Tilla. I know it is hard to lose a pet who is so much a part of your life, but take comfort in knowing you were a very...
I just received the following email from Dr. Nancy Kay, author of Speaking for Spot. I have permission to repost her emails. (And I do recommend her book, if...
Dear MVDincavaliers, Anita Cooper (anita.cooper@...) has sent you a Jacquie Lawson electronic greeting card. Please click on the following link to see...
I have just joined the group and would like to introduce myself. I have three cavaliers - two of which have MVD murmurs. Maggie - at age 10 - 1/2, - is now a...
Libby, Sorry to hear about your dogs. Did you  see a cardiologist at Cornell? Did they do any tests do determine the grade of mumer? My experience is if...
Has anyone had any experience with using AC Carbamide as a diuretic? I have a friend who is using it on her cavalier instead of lasix for about a year and the...
Welcome Libby , Maggie, Korey & Neil. There is lots of information in the file section which you might like to check out. There are lots of very helpful...
Hi Linda: Yes, Maggie saw a cardiologist at Cornell. We have been going to a clinic for years and seeing the cardiologist - she is the one who has diagnosed...
I truely believe starting meds early in cav's with MVD. I think it helps keep the desease under control. Really, you should ask about adding Vetmedin! ...
Hi Linda: I was under the impression that vetmedin should be used for CHF. Maggie has a very slight enlargement of the heart, but no evidence of fluid - which...
Hi Libby, and welcome, Our Lucy has been on vetmedin for years and she's currently defying medical science! She has taken it from when the murmur started...
... I agree with you and your cardiologist, Libby. Vetmedin (pimobendan) is a very powerful drug which can do miraculous things for dogs in congestive heart...
Hi everyone, I have a question about lasix dosages... Mitch is 8 and has a grade 4-5 murmur with some significant atrial enlargement, but no fluid in his...
... I agree with you and your cardiologist, Libby. Vetmedin (pimobendan) is a very powerful drug which can do miraculous things for dogs in congestive heart...
Hi Libby and Welcome! You will get the most helpful information, understanding and compassion from our group... Our 9 year old cav, Trina, is in CHF, but has...
I should add - sorry forgot to mention this - that Lucy wasn't asymptomatic ... that's important - she was panting, coughing a little and had a small amount of...
I really appreciate everyone's input on treatment for MVD. Maggie has not really exhibited symptoms up to this point - in fact, I debated whether to just...
