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...
Hi Pat Howard, I don't post very often as I am just very busy - but the dose of lasix you have your Mitch on is TINY. It is obvious he is building up a bit of...
Thank you Linda and Pat Morris. After talking with the tech at the cardiologist's office, we've put another Xray on hold and increased the pm lasix dose to 20...
It has just been announced on The UK CKCS CLUB Web Site ,that the CKCS Club's Prioritised List of Health Concens. NO 1 MVD Bet Hargreaves ... Message sent via...
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with pimobendan side effects. Mitch started on Vetmedin in January, 2.5 mg twice a day. Two weeks ago the...
Hello Pat, What is the weight of your dog? My dogs are 20lbs, and they are at the maximum dosage for their weight according to my cardiologist. They are...
... I don't know if this will help you, but Trina had the same problems. She even had anal gland problems because of the loose stools....couldn't express them...
Thanks Linda for the information on your dogs' pimobenden dosages. Mitch only weighs between 18-19 pounds (well, 17 now). He's been off the drug since...
Fetch Magazine, published by PetPlan Insurance, features Cavalier King Charles Spaniels this month. It includes information about MVD, SM, hip dysplasia,...
... I suggest you take a look at the list of supplements at http://www.cavalierhealth.org/mitral_valve_disease.htm#Preventative Rod Russell Orlando, Florida...
