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10-18-2005, 06:08 AM
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| Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member  Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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|  Katie Has A Heart Murmur Hi Everyone. I have some sad news. Katie has had some blood in her stool these past few days; so Jim and I took her to the vet last night. Anyway, Dr. Jaffe took a stool small sample and the results thankfully were negative. Then he listened to her heart with a stethoscope and said her heart beat is irregular. He said she has a heart murmur. He also said she has lost some weight since her last visit (which I did notice prior to last night). When she was spayed a few months ago, she weighed 2 lbs and 6 ounces (which is HEALTHY for her petite size) but last night she weighed 1 lb and 14 ounces. He said if he loses anymore weight, she will be emaciated. So he took 2 x-rays of her heart and chest. From the side view, her heart looks enlarged but from the front view, her heart looks normal. So this, besides her weight loss, is very suspicious. My hubby Jim is bringing Katie back in Friday morning at 11 a.m. for a blood test. We have to take away her food and water the night before at 12 p.m. Dr. Jaffe said the blood in the stool is not something to worry about but to help ease some of my worries, he is going to take 1 more stool sample and test it on Friday (when Jim brings her in for the blood test). He said the blood in the stool is most likely from eating hard to digest food (table food) and then straining to poop. If the stool sample test results come back negative (and he strongly believes they will), then the blood in her stool is nothing to worry about. However, if the blood test results come back negative, then we will still have no answers. So our next option would be to send the x-ray results and blood test results to a specialist and have him evaluate everything. Dr. Jaffe said this is very expensive but that doesn't worry me. I would never forgive myself if I didn't have the x-rays reviewed and Katie's condition got worse and killed her. Money doesn't matter to me, as long as my Katie is healthy and lives. But I really really hope the blood test results shed some light on what's wrong with Katie because right now, the vet has no answers for me. According to the vet, having a heart murmur doesn't not necessarily mean that Katie has heart disease. Heart murmurs are ranked by stages; stage 1 being mild and stage 4 or 5 being very severe. Katie could have a hole in her heart or a faulty valve. The vet can't pin point what the exact problem is until we get all the test results back. I feel so helpless right now. I go out of my way to provide my dogs with the best of everything. They're both up to date on all their shots and spayed/neutered. They take monthly heart worm pills. I feel them expensive dog food. Even their treats are healthy and organic. I give them a bath once a week and god knows they have more clothes then Jim and I have put together. But when it comes down to it, all my love and care may not be enough to save my little girl. I just feel so useless because there's NOTHING I can do but wait for the results. And I hate waiting and not knowing. I've been doing research since last night on-line and I'm going to Barnes & Noble tonight to buy some books on Yorkie diseases and treatments. If anyone has some knowledge and/or experience with heart murmurs, PLEASE let me know. I'm so worried for my little princess. 
__________________  Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You |
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10-18-2005, 06:12 AM
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| Donating YT 1000 Club Member  Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY
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|  Jennifer -- I am so sorry to hear about lil Katie...I know nothing about the murmurs, but I wanted u to know I will keep her in my prayers...I am in Brooklyn too so PLEASE feel free to let me know if u need ANYTHING! Lots of love to you guys! Fran and Sammi
__________________  Fran, Sophia Rose and Jake We Miss You Always Sammi 11/29/03 - 8/20/06 |
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10-18-2005, 06:13 AM
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| Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member  | Jennifer...I am SO SO SORRY. I have no help but I DO have a big hug for you - I know many dogs can live with little murmers and I truly hope Katie is one of them. This must be tearing you up inside...I'm so sorry and will be praying for GOOD test results....Hang in there and try to think postitive thoughts.... |
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10-18-2005, 06:16 AM
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| Maximus "Lily's Love Slave"  Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca
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| Jenn...I am soooo sorry..when I saw this thread I was hoping it wasn't your thread...please call me or email me if you need to talk..I will try and do some research also since today is slow at work I will forward whatever I find...please know I am here with you
__________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily |
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10-18-2005, 06:21 AM
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| Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY
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| Here are some websites that might be worth reading... http://www.vetinfo.com/dmurmur.html http://www.hallettvet.com/359941.html http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/d...t_murmurs.html I will look further for you...But this might be a good start... XoXoXo Fran and Sam
__________________ Fran, Sophia Rose and Jake We Miss You Always Sammi 11/29/03 - 8/20/06 |
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10-18-2005, 06:21 AM
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| Senior Yorkie Talker  Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MS
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| Bless your heart, and Katie's too. Years ago, I had a poodle with a heart murmer that was diagnosed when he was about 1 year old and he lived a full 12 years and died of completely unrelated causes. So please try not to worry. I know every little baby is different, but that goes to show you that it may not be as bad as you are thinking, even if you DONT find out any answers just yet. |
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10-18-2005, 06:27 AM
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| Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member  Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I'm so sorry, Jennifer. Don't feel hopeless. You have only just begun on this search for what is wrong.
__________________ Karen  Kacee  Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
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10-18-2005, 06:28 AM
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| Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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Katie sends the spy girls kisses. (So does Codie!)
__________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You | |
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10-18-2005, 06:29 AM
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| Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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__________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You | |
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10-18-2005, 06:32 AM
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| My Teeny Lil Super Guy  Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York City
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| oh gosh Jen this is terrible news.. but plz you cant get sick you have to be strong for Katie she needs your strength to help her through this.. i know its all easier said than done and gosh i know i would be a mess too ... plz know we are all here for you and praying that all gets better.. just you wait and see in no time you will be posting that shes getting better .. just you wait.. HUGS!!!!
__________________  Judy and Chicle http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=3282 check out his Dogster page ... new pic added and diary entry  |
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10-18-2005, 06:37 AM
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| My Precious Pup Donating Member  Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City
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| Jenn: I'm so sorry to hear about Katie. She will be in my thoughts today and I'm saying a prayer! You have much love and support here and we will be anxiously awaiting your posts to see how she is doing. If you need anything let me know. XOXOXO |
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10-18-2005, 06:40 AM
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| Donating YT 9000 Club Member  Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :)
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| Oh Jennifer, that is sad news, We are all here with you, sendig prayers & hugs your way. You are a wonderful mommy, and take extra special care of your babies. For some reason things like this happen and we never understand why. I know it will be hard, but try to think postitive thoughts. You need to stay healthy so you can care for your baby. Hang in there, we are here for you! (((((((Katie))))))) (((((((Jennifer's Family))))))) 
__________________  Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives.  "Love & Support Our YT Members"    Gina & Princess  Member of the SSLS |
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10-18-2005, 06:47 AM
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| YT 500 Club Member  Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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| I had a s**tzu/poodle mix and she also had a heart murmur....a pretty big one but lived until she was 14...so hopefully the murmur isn't the anything to worry about.....good luck and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.....please let us know what is happening....... |
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10-18-2005, 06:51 AM
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| Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
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| Thank you all so much for your support. It's nice to know that I can come here and everyone will understand how I feel. I spoke to my mom last night and told her about Katie. Then my mom called my sister and told her the story. So my sister called me last night and said during our conversation, "Dont worry. If you lose Katie, Jim will buy you another dog." How could anyone ever replace my Katie? It's not possible. I know my sister didn't mean it in a harsh way but she isn't an animal lover like I am - so she can't possibly understand what I'm going through. That's why it's so nice to come on here and have people REALLY and truly understand how I feel. So thank you all so much. Your support and kind words honestly mean a lot to me.
__________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You |
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10-18-2005, 06:59 AM
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| Donating YT 3000 Club Member  | aww im so sorry im sure she will be fine soon brownie austin kayko and me send lots of love hugs and kisses to you katie and your family get well soon |
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