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I’m so sorry you and your kitty are going through this right now! I don’t know how well our timeline will line up with yours but it did annoyingly take a few days. She’s happily purring next to me right now though, almost a year later!

thank you - that’s very good to know about the two weeks. It’s not the emergency one - I already have one of those for myself (LOL) so in a pinch I’ve been told I can use that with her special little aerokat device. and thank you for the reassurance about the inhaler. Yes, it would be great if...

We are back with good news. Diagnosis: 1. Equivocal left ventricular concentric hypertrophy - R/O early hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) vs. variation of normal 2. Tricuspid valve regurgitation - trivial 3. Cough - suspected feline asthma, R/O bronchitis (allergic/chronic), infection, other...

This clinic is so lovely. They immediately brought us to a private room with calming music and feliway, and everyone has been so calm and caring. Already feeling more at ease just knowing she’s getting good care.

We are leaving for the cardiologist in about 30 minutes. She had some gaba last night and another dose about 30 minutes ago. Hoping the car ride isn't too stressful for her.

Quick update: I tried figuring out a mobile or closer option for the cardiologist but no luck. The only option was to establish care with a local vet first, then try to get on their next visit schedule, but that would require an additional car ride and vet visit. So, I opted to book with the...

Her first ultrasound (also about 3 years ago) was also normal. And yes - it seems to be a very good cardio clinic! Fingers crossed I can figure out a way to bring them closer so she doesn’t have to deal with a super long drive. I’m hoping even if they can’t do a home visit maybe another vet...

She has gaba for vet visits and drives already. She’s still pretty stressed even with the gaba unfortunately. No ultrasound for a few years - I’m guessing this would be done by the cardiologist if I’m able to get her to them. It’s a full cardio clinic.

Prefacing this with I know she needs an ECG for us to know for sure. I’m calling them first thing in the morning to try to get one scheduled. She woke me up around 2:30am with another coughing fit. Once I start petting her it doesn’t last long, and usually ends with a few swallows as I’m...

Hopefully it’s okay I’m bumping this older thread. How is your kitty doing? Mine just scored 130 on the proBNP and has been having coughing, likely asthma, fits. Did your kitty start taking anything to help?

My ants are similar - small ones. They are coming up through the bathroom floor and unfortunately it’s close to her litter box so I can’t really move the baits to a spot she won’t be near. She’s not actively eating the ants but I’m worried a few might get on her fur just as she’s walking around...

Terro claimed it is safe for cats

do you plan on taking the cat to the vet? It will be around other cats there, even if it never gets outside.

I’m using some of those liquid terro ant baits in my home currently. My cat has no interest in them but sometimes sits on the path of the ants walking to/from the bait and presumably a few get on her. I am guessing she may ingest a few ants while grooming. Assuming those ants may have some or...

How long will the eye dilation last? I feel like she’s otherwise mostly back to normal, but her eyes are definitely still dilated. It’s been about 78 hours since the injection.

Thank you so much for the warning and heads up! She’s still eating well so far so that’s good. Her eyes do seem dilated again though, which is odd because they weren’t for a few hours yesterday.

Yeah, I’d say at this point she’s 90% back to her normal self. What a relief! She slept right next to me most of last night - I’m sure she’s tired! we still have another 3 or 4 days on the antibiotics but those don’t seem too bad for her.

SHE POOPED!!!

I *think* we are likely past the worst of it now so I’m trying to relax more myself. While I remember to, I want to thank everyone who has comment here. It was helpful to know that there were other people, even if halfway across the world, aware of what was going on and that I could share...

She’s finally fast asleep next to me. It looks like a deep sleep based on her light twitching (normal for her). I keep checking on her breathing to make sure she’s okay. I had a moment where I thought the twitching was a bad reaction, like maybe a seizure, but then I remembered she does this...