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Yes, mitral valve. You're more up on it, thus you spell better, Traci!!! THe cardiologist seemed to think everything else looked normal. And yes, Socki is 6 months old. It is a level one murmur, so he'll probably be okay, huh? Traci, thanks for everything!!!!! You've been my lifeline. akh...

That would be great. I don't know if I'd go every 3 months for an ultrasound. doesn't that cost you 175 a pop? Is it necessary? CHEERS! Ellen

Hi Traci, Socki has microvalve prolapsed - no cardiomyopathy. The cardiologist feels as though the murmur should have been enough to have the vet at least offer an alternative to the anesthesia they used. Apparently there's a way to use just gas, but it's more expensive so most vets don't offer...

Traci, I have learned so much from you. The tech during Socki's surgery was a student. I'm sure he learned a lot, too! The vet who performed the surgery was very shaken up. She talked a lot about how that gave her hives and how she had only experienced a problem once before. I don't question...

Traci - Yes, we have insurance! I don't think my husband is going to enjoy my company for a few days! Interesting that you said it may have been a reaction to medication - that was exactly what the breeder said. The vet INSISTS that's totally impossible. Well, I will go to the cardiologist and...

HI Traci, We just brought Socki home.He did not have cardiac arrest. He became "cyanotic and developed pulmonary edema." The anesthesia was reveresed and 4mg/kg lasix was given and oxygen therapy was given for 24 hours. He covered quickly. He had domitor/detamine combination for anethesia."...

Traci - you're so wonderful. Unfortunately, I gave the breeder her contract - signed null and void - 6 months ago. She pressured me into that and sent me 100 dollars for the contract. She told me that she would take the kitten back, but only give me part of the money back. But we wanted the...

Thank you so much for your reply!! Yes, the vet knew about the heart murmur. As a matter of fact, I asked them to double check the murmur. They asked if we wanted pre-surgical blood work. We asked why. They said just standard procedure - check for kidney issues. They said NOTHING about it being...

Hello. I have a beautiful ragdoll kitten. He was diagnosed with a heart murmur at age 3 months. We chose to keep him. He was neutered yesterday and nearly died. The vet said he suspects cardiomyopathy. The breeder suggests that it might have been more about the anesthesia than the heart and...