Hi everyone. I wanted to post an update on Nelson. He started having trouble last night and had to spend today at the vet having his blood pressure and heart rate checked. His blood pressure is high normal but his heart rate is very high. He also had mild pulmonary edema - a small amount of fluid in his lungs. So, he's started on medication - lasix, a diuretic for the fluid in his lungs and atenolol, to lower his heart rate. Right now he's on a fairly low dose of each med. My last cat that passed from HCM was on very high doses of the same meds, so when his condition got worse, there was no room to increase the meds to help him. At least with Nelson, we're starting with low doses and have room to breathe...
The prognosis from my vet isn't great. He hopes we can give him another good year, maybe two if we're lucky. I am heartbroken, but am going to stay strong for my boy, and cherish every single moment I have left with him.
Thank you for all your caring and kind words.
for all the other HCM kitties, too!
