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    Newly Diagnosed Peritinealpericardiac Diaphragmatic Hernia in my 13 old cat.

    The above was a reply to Casey.
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    Newly Diagnosed Peritinealpericardiac Diaphragmatic Hernia in my 13 old cat.

    I think you read my mind. I just purchased some diet kibble from the vet am mixing with their regular. I will most likely need to have his meds tweaked and continue to pay for that but we're just not ready for the huge surgery risk quite yet. I just hate that I'm holding back on the amount of...
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    Newly Diagnosed Peritinealpericardiac Diaphragmatic Hernia in my 13 old cat.

    Thanks, I did mention to second vet that first vet recommended meds & stress-free life. I think that part of second vet's opinions were driven by her excitement at hearing about the rare diagnosis & her experience in the past with a successful surgery for same problem. I hope to start contacting...
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    Newly Diagnosed Peritinealpericardiac Diaphragmatic Hernia in my 13 old cat.

    Thanks so much. I have not called the surgeons yet. Have only spoken with two vets at our regular office so far. I might try to put both cats on a diet and see if a little weight loss helps Benny's breathing. I do plan on calling the surgeons, don't know how willing they'll be to spend time...
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    Newly Diagnosed Peritinealpericardiac Diaphragmatic Hernia in my 13 old cat.

    About two weeks ago my sweet guy Benny start having some trouble while purring. His purr became much noisier and after a few seconds he needed to open his mouth to get enough air. I originally thought/hoped he just had a bad upper respiratory thing going on, made a vet appt. He got really...
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