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jfalz73 · 11-01-2010, 05:00 AM

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Chelsea had a great weekend. The weather was beautiful so she played and played and played in the backyard with her brothers. Everytime she'd come to me for a hug, I'd tell her she has the most beautiful heart momma's ever seen.

I think they all sensed how relieved and happy I am.

So happy about the good news!!!

Wylie's Mom · 11-01-2010, 05:47 AM

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It's good news! The EKG and the Echo were both NORMAL.

Chelsea's heartrate was slower than he would've expected at under 90 bpm, but he said the range of normal heartrates was based on numerous dogs and that Chelsea may just be one of those who operates normally at a lower than normal rate.

Dr. Hodges showed me how to check Chelsea's pulse and I'm to keep track of it for the next few weeks. If anything at all comes up, he wants her right back in - otherwise he thinks she's good to go. He did agree that she has a mild heart murmur but he said that doesn't give him any concerns at all right now.

If something does come up, he'll put her on a Holter monitor next. He also mentioned doing an Atropine reaction test. And......he said that it's possible that GI issues could be causing pressure on the heart creating her symptoms but that's not high up on his possiblities. Basically, he told me to take her home and let her play and just enjoy her. Which is exactly what I'm gonna do.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the prayers!!!

Big hugs,
Bonny and Chelsea

Phew, Bonny

! So happy to read this update! Yay!

143julz · 11-01-2010, 05:54 AM

YEAH, so glad for

your good news!!!

BonBon · 11-01-2010, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jfalz73

So happy about the good news!!!

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Phew, Bonny

! So happy to read this update! Yay!

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Originally Posted by 143julz

YEAH, so glad for

your good news!!!

Thank you!! Prayers really can be answered.

TresCutePiggies · 11-01-2010, 06:26 AM

WAHOO!!!

I'm so happy to read such a positive update, and I love a vet who will tell you what you need to know but be sure to remind you to enjoy your sweet girl too!

I'm so glad Chelsea had such a great weekend too! Wow, what a relief! I can only imagine how thrilled you are.

KJLive · 11-02-2010, 06:35 AM

Bonny this is GREAT news! I normally am not on YT over the weekend so this is the first I'm seeing the results!

BonBon · 11-02-2010, 07:11 AM

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Bonny this is GREAT news! I normally am not on YT over the weekend so this is the first I'm seeing the results!

Thank you Sherry! It still hasn't quite sunk in that she's ok. I keep telling Chelsea that she is NOT to scare Mommy like that ever again, and then I squeeze her silly.

KJLive · 11-02-2010, 07:17 AM

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Thank you Sherry! It still hasn't quite sunk in that she's ok. I keep telling Chelsea that she is NOT to scare Mommy like that ever again, and then I squeeze her silly.

Alfie has a grade 1 heart murmur also and my Vet is not concerned in the least and it doesn't sound like yours is either.

BonBon · 11-02-2010, 07:30 AM

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Alfie has a grade 1 heart murmur also and my Vet is not concerned in the least and it doesn't sound like yours is either.

No, he's not concerned about the murmur at all. I didn't think to ask him to grade it but he told me that it was pretty mild. I'm thrilled that the tests were normal, but I'd sure like to know what made Chelsea collapse with the low heart rate and the arrhythmia.

KJLive · 11-02-2010, 07:49 AM

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No, he's not concerned about the murmur at all. I didn't think to ask him to grade it but he told me that it was pretty mild. I'm thrilled that the tests were normal, but I'd sure like to know what made Chelsea collapse with the low heart rate and the arrhythmia.

It's probably a grade 1. The first time she listened to Alfie's heart, she kinda, sorta, maybe thought she heard something but it was so faint and hardly detectable that she said "Nope, nothing there". Then two months later when he went for his neuter she was doing his pre-op exam and she felt more confident that he had one.

I know you're a good mommy and Chelsea is in good hands with you. Try not to worry and just keep squeezing her silly.

kjc · 11-02-2010, 07:52 AM

Did you ask the cardiologist his thoughts on her collapse? Or if he's giving your vet a report check with your regular vet first... I'd be curious too if it were my dog.... it would be nice to know when to expect any future occurences or things to do to prevent a problem... I'd have a problem just trying to pretend it didn't happen....

BonBon · 11-02-2010, 08:18 AM

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Did you ask the cardiologist his thoughts on her collapse? Or if he's giving your vet a report check with your regular vet first... I'd be curious too if it were my dog.... it would be nice to know when to expect any future occurences or things to do to prevent a problem... I'd have a problem just trying to pretend it didn't happen....

The specialist gave me a full printout of his report. And yes, he had a few thoughts - her collapse is very concerning to him. A 24 hour Holtor monitor, an Atropine reaction test and GI testing are just some of the things he discussed with me.

I'm not pretending it didn't happen. I've taken Chelsea in for test after test with 3 different doctors, including a specialist, and none of them can find anything wrong. Do you have any suggestions on what more I can do, because I've certainly done everything I can think of?

PANAMA69 · 11-02-2010, 09:57 AM

Sending more healing prayer for little Chelsea

BonBon · 11-03-2010, 06:14 AM

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Sending more healing prayer for little Chelsea

Thank you! Chelsea and I appreciate it very much.

BonBon · 11-04-2010, 09:39 AM

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Alfie has a grade 1 heart murmur also and my Vet is not concerned in the least and it doesn't sound like yours is either.

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It's probably a grade 1. The first time she listened to Alfie's heart, she kinda, sorta, maybe thought she heard something but it was so faint and hardly detectable that she said "Nope, nothing there". Then two months later when he went for his neuter she was doing his pre-op exam and she felt more confident that he had one.

I know you're a good mommy and Chelsea is in good hands with you. Try not to worry and just keep squeezing her silly.

I talked with the specialist again, as a follow-up on Chelsea, and he said he graded her heart murmur a 2 out of 5. Dr. Hodges said it's not likely it'll ever turn into a problem.

I also questioned him on whether we should be doing additional testing and he was confident in the original instructions he gave me. He said we're doing what he would be doing if Chelsea were his. He does not know what caused Chelsea's collapse but strongly suspects that she managed to swallow something that first morning, as unlikely as I thought that was. Given that Chelsea is eating/drinking well, has had no diarrhea/vomiting, and her abdomen appeared normal upon exam, Dr. Hodges feels a GI issue may still be a slight possibility but he doesn't think it likely.

Chelsea has had no further episodes and seems to back to her old 'wild child' self. Her pulse has been strong and steady ever time I've taken it. So, I am to continue watching her and monitoring her pulse while I pray she did get into something and this was just a one time thing. It seems no matter how careful I am, I can't be careful enough.

Thank you again for all the prayers and well wishes. Chelsea sends wet puppy licks to you all.

Bonny

11-01-2010, 05:54 AM	#198
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11-01-2010, 06:26 AM	#200
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11-02-2010, 06:35 AM	#201
KJLive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA, USA Posts: 1,162	Bonny this is GREAT news! I normally am not on YT over the weekend so this is the first I'm seeing the results! __________________ Sherry, Sophie, Ivan, Alfie, Addie, and Winston Click Here for Information on Biewer Rescue

11-02-2010, 07:52 AM	#206
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Did you ask the cardiologist his thoughts on her collapse? Or if he's giving your vet a report check with your regular vet first... I'd be curious too if it were my dog.... it would be nice to know when to expect any future occurences or things to do to prevent a problem... I'd have a problem just trying to pretend it didn't happen.... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

11-02-2010, 09:57 AM	#208
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Sending more healing prayer for little Chelsea __________________