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Nofuratu has a heart murmur

Nofuratu

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Lots of great advice, but if you can get a scan at that great of a price, I would get it done any which way. I hope your baby is okay- I was checking out his blog the other day- just loved it :)

LOL, it is a great price compared to the $400 I was expecting to pay. If it makes you feel better though, It will cost us $300 for gas and a cheap motel to get there, and another $50 to use the toll bridge. So we are very lucky the scan is so cheap, otherwise we would have to wait longer and save up a bit. Either way, I am very thankful!

The funny thing is, my spouse and I would happily just sleeping in our car for the trip to save money....but I would feel bad about Nofuratu not being able to get out and stretch his legs and run around like a maniac after the long drive! LOL isnt it silly how we put our pets above ourselves!

I was surprised by the low cost of the scan, but animal welfare is not popular where we live. I think New Brunswick is one of the poorest provinces in Canada, and vet clinics are struggling just to educate people about vaccines. In the small town where we live most cats are outdoors, and dogs are chained permanently to their dog houses. No one has even heard of heartworm prevention. It is very sad.

But the people are struggling too. Lots of our neighbors houses are a mess of old wood, tar paper and plastic stapled on the outside to keep the wind out. Food banks are empty. And it was like this BEFORE the economic crisis. People out here think we are bonkers spending money on a cat! But he brings us all so much joy! And of course Nofuratu's website fans dont think its silly at all....they, and you guys, understand!
 

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Trish I am asking around for you.
I need to ask around for myself also because Cleo needs to be scanned and they are over $400 at UC Davis.
I wanted to scan her at a TICA show last year but she was sick then so she had to stay home.
It was $150 at the show.
The scans must be cheaper in Canada and on the east coast.



 

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Dear M2M,
Just wanted to let you know you continue to earn my true respect day after day after day. You are always willing to help anyone who needs it. Thank you so much--from all of us. We love you more than you know.
Susi and the gang
I totally agree Susi! M2M you are the sweetest person and passionate about the breed. We are lucky to have you!
 

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I've only just caught up with this thread today, so sorry to hear about the murmur but totally agree with the others, get a second opinion first.

I hope all goes well, am sending big hugs and positive thoughts

XxX
 

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Harry has had a few of those, he goes for regualar, chest xrays to check on the size of his heart, and blood work, etc. He has beena level 3 for almost 4 years now no change. He can stay that way or it can get worse. He takes atenol every morning, he is doing fine. We wer devastated too, but what can you do, we took him to a heart specialist and he is getting the care he needs and doing well . We will be purring and praying for you.
 

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Sorry I may have posted his scan results in another post!
He had his scan and was diagnosed with a grade 3/4 murmur that only shows when he is agitated. When he is calm it is not noticable. The cardiologist left it as POSSIBLE hcm and told us to rescan in 9 months. We are due for his second scan in the spring and that will tell us if it is something that is progressing, or will stay the same. Getting the scan put my mind at ease a lot, because it may just be a murmur that never progresses.
We retired Nofuratu from the pageant circuit though because he gets very angry in the judging ring, and since his murmur occurs when he is agitated....it seemed like a good idea.
 
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A second opinon would be a good idea. But Harry is from the same breeder, he has a 3-4 level murmur. Get a second opinon. We are purring and praying for you all.
 
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