Mitral valve dysplasia

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

A-J — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:00:30 GMT

thanks everyone.

ps Mike martyin doing talk in Milton Keynes on 29Sept, sponsored by Ceva - free too and = 2 hrs cpd :-)

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

Nikki Graef — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:05:46 GMT

You couldnt be in better hands, thats where i used to work and they are fantastic!

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:36:42 GMT

I like Mike H very sweet.

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Steph Worsley — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:04:03 GMT

good luck with her.

I had a cat who was diagnosed with HCM when she was 1 and managed to keep her going till 5 1/2 when she developed saddle thrombus, so know exactly what you are going through xxxx

i saw Mike Holgate initially who was fab, (hmmmm wonder if there is something about being called Mike and being a cardiologist!!) and then saw the team at work when i moved here.

Nick is right Swifty is great, but then again so are Jo Dukes-McEwan and Sonja Fonfara at work

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

Caro Laithwaite VN — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:50:56 GMT

Perfect you couldn't have gone to a better place the 2 Mikes are brill.

Nick pfft

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Nick Shackleton — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:47:16 GMT

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http://www.martinreferrals.com/

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Althou, I used to work with Simon Swift who is just as good

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

A-J — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:46:01 GMT

http://www.martinreferrals.com/

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

Nikki Graef — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:05:46 GMT

Agreed you'll be in good hands, who did you see? Just out of curiosity

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Nick Shackleton — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:58:56 GMT

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saw cardiologist yesterday, echoultrasound, radiographs ecg the works hence firm diagnosis. He seemed upset for me too as she looks as fit as a butchers dog at the moment. She is insured so hoping they cough up (excuse pun!) even though its congenital as she was asymptomatic until now.

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Ok least your in good hands!

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

A-J — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:51:59 GMT

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

Nick Shackleton — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:50:10 GMT

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Used to work in cardiology referral, so seen a fair few dogs with MVDys.

Unfortunately there is nothing you can do other than wait and treat when symptomatic

If shes insured and you havnt already, see a good cardiologist they are great at making them survive and be comfortable for as long as possible

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Agree go see a cardiologist! If not insured phone your local referral centre for advice.

Where are you based???

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

Nikki Graef — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:43:08 GMT

Used to work in cardiology referral, so seen a fair few dogs with MVDys.

Unfortunately there is nothing you can do other than wait and treat when symptomatic

If shes insured and you havnt already, see a good cardiologist they are great at making them survive and be comfortable for as long as possible

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

A-J — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:29:47 GMT

thanks, started her on vetmedin today and acei and frusemide when she gets worse. took me a whle to convince hubby to get another dog after our last one was pts, he finally succumbed and now this!

Re: Mitral valve dysplasia

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:40:26 GMT

Hi Sorry to hear that, no personal experience of it. I will say the waiting game is difficult though, had it with a one yr old of mine(different condition) would not go through that again. thoughts are with you