Bevd Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I've just had the results from Darcys 24 hour heart monitor test and I think it really is fair to say that the miracle continues The reason the test was being done was because when Darcy first took ill with her latest major ailment ( ) her heart was in a very very bad way. One of the issues was that she was having runs of arrhythmias (irregular heart beats) and this was of great concern to the cardiologist (and us, obviously). She'd been on medication for her general condition (dilated cardiomyopathy) for about three weeks when she went in for the 24 hour test and it seems that as well as the drugs shrinking her heart and increasing the pumping action, they are also working on the arrhythmias and now they are not coming in runs, they are just popping up every now and then - so no specific medication needs to be added in at this time And now Darcy can be taken for walks again. Emily (Cardiologist) said to take her for short regular walks and I asked for clarification so she said ten minute walks....6 times a day I did remind her that if we ever attempted to get Darcy out of this house for a walk 6 times a day, she would most certainly pack her dotted hanky and leave home so we've agreed on twice a day (I know she's not fixed but this is the very best news that we could have hoped for, particularly since the improvement in the irregular beats takes her down a step in the risk category for a sudden....you know what) Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gretzky Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Great news! Keep it up Darcy, you are one for the record books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I'm curious, is pimobendan one of the meds she's on? When Pearl's heart got worse (it's a different heart disease she had) they put her on what has been touted as the miracle drug for canines only and it's supposed to actually improve the heart. That was the pimobendan. I think another name is Vetmedin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Now there's some excellent news!!!!! Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Darcy :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 :yay Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 I'm curious, is pimobendan one of the meds she's on? When Pearl's heart got worse (it's a different heart disease she had) they put her on what has been touted as the miracle drug for canines only and it's supposed to actually improve the heart. That was the pimobendan. I think another name is Vetmedin. She is indeed on Vetmedin And also a drug called Enacard. Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Darcy, you just never cease to amaze! Enjoy all your exercise girlfriend Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Darcy Power does it again! Thanks for the update. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Great news Bev! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Darcy Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Excellent news!!! That picture of Darcy shows how very vexed she has been by the situation. Kissies to the pretty girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 DARCY!!!!!!!!!!! :wub: :yay Love the photo, took me a few looks to find her head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 So glad to hear this good news! I hope Darcy won't be put out by her 2 walks a day. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 What fantastic news Bev! Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Sugar was on Vetmedin, it really improved her heart condition too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 :yay :yay :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Great News!!!!!! :yay Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 YOU GO GIRL! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Go Darcy go! At least 2 times a day, 10 minutes at a time. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Amazng = Darcy She is truly a miracle girl Bev. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Darcy I think your name should be changed to Medical Marvel. It might not be pretty, but it's true. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Great news Bev!! Miss Darcy :kiss2 Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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