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Hello, it's been a bit as I've been so wrapped up in caring for Thomas. Every time I think we are stable something else seems to pop up. I really tried to keep this short. If anyone reads, I will truly appreciate it. Thomas is my baby and I'm desperately searching for answers to see if I can help give him some more comfortable days!!
We are dealing with HOCM, CHF, and now elevated kidney values. Thomas is happy most of the time still except seems to have stomach discomfort off and on. Has nausea and lack of appetite off and on as well as constipation.
We've tried tapering the diuretics but got increased breathing after a few days.
Current meds: Atenolol, Torsemide, Spironolactone, and Xarelto. (Cerenia and miralax temporarily)
History:
My boy, Thomas, is 2.5. He was healthy (we thought) until Thanksgiving when we were told he had an enlarged heart, just a few days after and he was in heart failure. Started on Plavix & Lasix
Saw cardiologist December 12 and diagnosed with HOCM and CHF. Changed meds to: Atenolol, Torsemide, Spironolactone, Benazepril, and Xarelto. Initially had lots of nausea from meds so did a week of cerenia and mirataz to maintain eating.
At the two week check (12/27) labs were still elevated, stopped Benazepril because he was having some side effects to that, vet also hoping kidney values would normalize if stopped.
Another two weeks (1/11) he started experiencing some possible nausea and lack of appetite. Back for another Chest XR and labs. No fluid seen at this time, but kidney values still elevated. Saw large amount of stool on the xray. He had an enema, vet suggested miralax.
After the enema and a daily dose of cerenia, he did great for about a week except around the time he needs to use the bathroom. Ate normally again and seemed very happy during this time. Almost like his old self.
Cardiologist suggested attempt smaller Torsemide dose in case nausea/inappetence is kidney related. Cerenia daily for at least a week. I started cutting back Torsemide just 5 days ago but over weekend we saw increased breathing. He had an episode yesterday where he seemed nauseous - just wanted to keep drinking water and refused food. Elevated breathing. It was Sunday so neither the cardiologist or regular vet was in. I gave 6.25mg Lasix and then he slept for a few hours. Woke up, breathing slower, ate normally. Not sure if stomach or fluid in lungs?
His breathing also increases at times when is stomach is bothering him though. Pooped Friday night and not again until Monday around noon so almost 60 hours! Otherwise he has been going about once every 36 hours or so.
Miralax doesn't seem to be helping frequency or consistency of stool.
I'll attach the 12/27 and 1/11 labs. I would be so appreciative of any help, advice, etc. This has been such a whirlwind, my heart is breaking over and over. If it is kidney related I gather there isn't much we can do...I just want more happy days with him.
We see our regular vet who coordinates with the cardiologist who is 4 hours away.
We are dealing with HOCM, CHF, and now elevated kidney values. Thomas is happy most of the time still except seems to have stomach discomfort off and on. Has nausea and lack of appetite off and on as well as constipation.
We've tried tapering the diuretics but got increased breathing after a few days.
Current meds: Atenolol, Torsemide, Spironolactone, and Xarelto. (Cerenia and miralax temporarily)
History:
My boy, Thomas, is 2.5. He was healthy (we thought) until Thanksgiving when we were told he had an enlarged heart, just a few days after and he was in heart failure. Started on Plavix & Lasix
Saw cardiologist December 12 and diagnosed with HOCM and CHF. Changed meds to: Atenolol, Torsemide, Spironolactone, Benazepril, and Xarelto. Initially had lots of nausea from meds so did a week of cerenia and mirataz to maintain eating.
At the two week check (12/27) labs were still elevated, stopped Benazepril because he was having some side effects to that, vet also hoping kidney values would normalize if stopped.
Another two weeks (1/11) he started experiencing some possible nausea and lack of appetite. Back for another Chest XR and labs. No fluid seen at this time, but kidney values still elevated. Saw large amount of stool on the xray. He had an enema, vet suggested miralax.
After the enema and a daily dose of cerenia, he did great for about a week except around the time he needs to use the bathroom. Ate normally again and seemed very happy during this time. Almost like his old self.
Cardiologist suggested attempt smaller Torsemide dose in case nausea/inappetence is kidney related. Cerenia daily for at least a week. I started cutting back Torsemide just 5 days ago but over weekend we saw increased breathing. He had an episode yesterday where he seemed nauseous - just wanted to keep drinking water and refused food. Elevated breathing. It was Sunday so neither the cardiologist or regular vet was in. I gave 6.25mg Lasix and then he slept for a few hours. Woke up, breathing slower, ate normally. Not sure if stomach or fluid in lungs?
His breathing also increases at times when is stomach is bothering him though. Pooped Friday night and not again until Monday around noon so almost 60 hours! Otherwise he has been going about once every 36 hours or so.
Miralax doesn't seem to be helping frequency or consistency of stool.
I'll attach the 12/27 and 1/11 labs. I would be so appreciative of any help, advice, etc. This has been such a whirlwind, my heart is breaking over and over. If it is kidney related I gather there isn't much we can do...I just want more happy days with him.
We see our regular vet who coordinates with the cardiologist who is 4 hours away.
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