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...
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... 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...
... Do not be too discouraged. We were given the same diagnosis over 3 yrs. ago, and Trina is still here and enjoying life. She just has the cough. Try to...
Hello Debra, Stay positive, get the meds and diet right, look at supplements, keep him fit (but obviously don't over-exercise him) and even consider massage...
Welcome Debbie and Ollie Like several of the others here, Lucy got a similar diagnosis at age 8.5, she's still here now aged 11.5! Even now if you meet Lucy...
... Debbie, our cavalier Mitch has been on lasix and enalapril for a couple years now, and started Vetmedin in January of this year. He's 8 and a half now,...
Thanks, Elaine - I feel much better hearing news like this. And I'll check on Ollie's food. I've already started giving him his pills in something other than...
Please change the subject line on e-mails.   New to group owned by Ollie is not something I would continue to read. However, I find it has changed to...
Thanks, Janette, I've already notified his breeder - she has been just great - her dogs usually don't have this happen this young! I will look into massage...
Thanks, Carol. It helps to hear stories like yours. And we see the cardiologist again in two weeks, so I'll ask about Vetmedin. Best to you and Trina! Debbie...
Will do from now on  also trying to figure out whether to just hit reply or to answer through Yahoo/reply via web post. Debbie ... -- Re: [MVDincavaliers]...
Hi Debbie - Sorry to hear about Ollie - but I do so agree with Carol. I think your veterinarian is giving you the worst possible scenario - when in fact some...
Debbie, Once Ollie is on Vetmedin, you will see an entirely new dog! I would say it added from 6 months to 1 year to my dogs life. I put they on Vetmedin...
A huge THANKS to Pat, Linda, Sandra, and everyone else who has posted with such good advice and optimism. I really appreciate the support from people who are...
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There is a list of all of the board certified veterinary cardiologists in the US at http://www.cavalierhealth.org/Cardiologists.htm Rod Russell Orlando,...
My 2 1/2 yr old cav is gaining weight. Firt he was 22 , Vet sain lose 2---he gained tree. I cut down his foor---up to 25. Got a lean variety of food and...
... Our vet told us to only feed ours 3/4 cup per day. We feed her twice spliting that amount of food. She has maintained a good weight since. Do you feed...
How much does your dog weigh? They do not get alot of treats and no tale scraps. The only people food is fruit and vegetables, which the vet said is great...
I feed my cav's only 1/3 cup dry food 2x day. They are 18 and 22 lbs. I feed them no people food and 5-6 small bite-size cookies at dinner. I walk them...
