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Hello, all. I have a beautiful 9 and a half year old blenheim who's been taking furosemide and enalapril for about 6 months now. He is an absolute joy of my...
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lynn williams
bellacavalier
Jan 24, 2010 7:23 am
Dr Lesser has manned the health clinics for Cavaliers of the West for many years so I went to him for care of my last mvd dog.He is conservative but is well...
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lejt2002
Jan 25, 2010 3:09 am
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with Dr. Lesser, Lynn! And it is certainly very comforting to know Dr. himself owns cavaliers. I am going to his...
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carololiverwinston
carololiverw...
Feb 9, 2010 3:50 am
I'll just take a moment to introduce myself and my boy, Winston. I've had 3 cavaliers over the last 14 years, 2 of which developed MVD. However, this is the...
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rod.russell39
Feb 9, 2010 3:30 pm
Dear Carol: Welcome to the list, and thanks for the details about Winston. I find that getting medication information is very helpful in understanding the...
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rod.russell39
Feb 9, 2010 5:35 pm
The information below is forwarded from AKC's Canine Health Foundation. One of the seminars is on Cardiology and Cardiac Testing, by Dr. Sydney Moise, and...
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rod.russell39
Feb 9, 2010 9:51 pm
Just to whet your appetite, future AKC/CHF Breeders' Symposia are scheduled for 2010, as follows: June 5-6: Iowa State University August 28: Olympia, WA...
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carololiverwinston
carololiverw...
Feb 10, 2010 12:44 am
... the pimobendan? ... Padgett's book, "Control of Canine Genetic Diseases", lists Cushings as a disorder to which Cavaliers are predisposed, but I don't...
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robyndowns@...
robyndowns...
Feb 11, 2010 5:31 am
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robyndowns@...
robyndowns...
Feb 11, 2010 5:50 am
My darling CKCS (Honey) was diagnosed with MVD a few months ago when I took her to the Vet because of persistant coughing. She had fluid in her lungs which was...
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rod.russell39
Feb 11, 2010 6:07 am
Thank you, Robyn, and welcome to the group. I hope you get some good news at the veterinarian's tomorrow. It's possible that the thirst is due to the...
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Pat Morris
pat869563
Feb 11, 2010 1:38 pm
Hi Robyn Sorry to hear about Honey. IT is actually MUCH more likely tthat increased thirst (and therefore uniration to) is due to the Frusemide medication...
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Robyn Downs
robyndowns...
Feb 12, 2010 4:52 am
Hi Everyone I have just taken Honey to see the Vet and the news is not good. Her heart is worse and the Vet says she probably has six months at the most. I...
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rod.russell39
Feb 12, 2010 6:46 am
Dear Robyn: That is disappointing news, but vets' predictions are not always accurate. The fact that Honey has a good appetite is a positive sign, since many...
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Terri Davis
tiarawolf
Feb 12, 2010 8:06 pm
I agree with Rod. My sweet Roxie lived more than 2 1/2 years past her initial diagnosis with CHF. Now some of it was very hard, and medications had to be...
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Debra Orenstein
debkassorens...
Feb 12, 2010 8:16 pm
I agree, too. When Ollie left the hospital on January 3rd with a ruptured atrial wall, the vets didn¹t expect him to last the month  they thought he could...
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Janette W
jessecav66
Feb 12, 2010 11:28 pm
Sorry to hear about Honey's prognosis, Robyn. When Jesse was at that stage, I found it beneficial to give him massage (keeping his body supple)and regular...
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Robyn Downs
robyndowns...
Feb 13, 2010 12:56 am
Thanks Debbie, I will keep you posted. regards Robyn ________________________________ From: Debra Orenstein <dkorenstein@...> To:...
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Robyn Downs
robyndowns...
Feb 13, 2010 1:00 am
Hi Terri Thanks for your kind words. Dogs just break your heart don't they. I think it must nearly be 12 months since we found out about Honey. I did say to my...
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Carol Theisen
karolt2000
Feb 13, 2010 2:04 am
Don't give up hope! Our beloved Trina is still doing well 2 yrs. after diagnosis, thanks to our wonderful vet and her combination of meds. That was sure...
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Terri Davis
tiarawolf
Feb 13, 2010 4:54 am
Yes, they do break your heart. Roxie passed January 20, 2009, and it was beyond dreadful, but like I said, I wouldn't give anything for the time we had...
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dbitter32082
Feb 13, 2010 4:05 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Honey. My Keiko was diagnosed over two years ago. I give him vitamins, human grade dog food and he is on Enapil((?)). I was told I...
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Robyn Downs
robyndowns...
Feb 14, 2010 12:33 am
Good Heavens that means your dog was only four when diagnosed. Honey has not been able to have her teeth cleaned either because of the risks. In one way I know...
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ronaebitter@...
dbitter32082
Feb 14, 2010 2:58 am
Thank you. They really occupy a special place in your heart. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: Robyn Downs <robyndowns@...> Date:...
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hargreavsbet
Feb 14, 2010 10:13 am
If I could mention ,first of all we have lost 4 of our Cherished Cavaliers from MVD,aged 4-8 years. I live in Britain,and for the past 20 years I have battled...
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rod.russell39
Feb 15, 2010 3:46 pm
Interesting question. I do not know of any actual research into using stem cells to rejuvenate mitral valves or to slow the progression of MVD. But, a UK...
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lisat_ii
Feb 15, 2010 10:52 pm
Carol, wondering why the melatonin? And when was it added? LisaT (new member myself)...
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lisat_ii
Feb 15, 2010 10:56 pm
Hi List, I just thought I would introduce myself and say hello. I have an almost 13-year-old girl, terrier mix with MVD. She has a grade 4 murmur, and...
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rod.russell39
Feb 16, 2010 5:08 pm
Welcome, LisaT. Thanks for joining us. Hopefully we can add to your knowledge about heart valve disease. -- Rod Russell Orlando, Florida...
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rod.russell39
Feb 16, 2010 5:12 pm
An October 2009 video by cardiologist Mark Oyama on MVD in Cavaliers (and an overview of canine heart disorders in general) may be watched at...
