Guest EmbersDad Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 The vet has diagnosed Althea with a heart murmur and premature ventricular contractions. the murmur was confirmed by an ekg and she is now at the vet so a canine cardiologist can give her an ultrasound. ill post again when i know more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hope all goes well! Our Dalmatian had a heart murmur for a long time and lived to 14.5 yrs. Her heart never gave out in the end. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sending good thoughts for Althea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sending best thoughts for your girl! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sending good thoughts to Althea. Try not to worry. My Pearl was diagnosed with heart disease (Valvular disease) at age 5, she lived to 12, succombing to cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thinking good thoughts for Althea. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sending lots of good thoughts for Althea today, Tom! :goodluck Please keep us posted! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Good thoughts for you and Althea. Many greyhounds have heart problems and live good, long lives. Hoping Althea's is managable. 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...
Remolacha Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hoping Althea's heart isn't too bad. Sugar had multiple heart problems, and meds kept her comfortable. I lost her at 12 1/2 to kidney failure. Her heart function had actually improved enough to reduce her lasix, I think because her acupuncture vet was giving her a few "heart points" along with the acupuncture for her arthritis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for Althea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Good thoughts for Althea. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley44 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sending lots of good thoughts for Althea today Quote Miles October 4 2002-Novembre 19 2013 Mommy loves you big boy Tatum December 1 2004-January 23 2015 Love you Miss SiSi Bums Rowdy October 26 2001 -November 5 2015 Miss you Bébé Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Checking in on Althea this morning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Sending positive thoughts for Althea! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hope she's OK Tom 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 BrianRke Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I hope everything is ok with your girl. My thoughts are with you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Miss Althea is ok. The cardiologist said the irregular beat only occurs once in the normal cycle, so she won't need any meds, just an ekg every 6 months. I'm a happy puppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 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...
robinw Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 great news!! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Way to go, Althea! Now, milk it for every cookie you can get. 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...
cleptogrey Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 our greyhound group used to participate in a teaching session for vets who were learning new techniques using the ultasound, it was led by dr. petri(sp) who is a well know and respected cardio.who does lots of teaching nationally. as it turn out 3 out of 4 of the older retired racers had cario-myothopy(sp)- leakage at the muscle of one of the ventricals, they were 6-8 years old.(sorry about the spelling- boy is it off). they sent all of us on our merry way and said NOT to worry.initially my vet heard it as an extra heart beat when i first brought her in after adoption, but it did not phase him- it takes a lot to phase my vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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