Please pray for Chelsea

[lisaly]

It was seven years ago with Ashley and a little longer ago for Kiwi. My vet had a specialist come in with a mobile machine both times, and they let me be with them. From what I remember, it didn't take a long time to do, and they didn't have to give either of them something to keep them calm. I just looked at the report that I got when we had Ashley's echocardiogram done. Kiwi's showed problems with mitral valve prolapse, but Ashley's report had everything within normal limits except for a very mild LA dilation. I was expecting it to be much worse because her heart was so enlarged and after getting Kiwi's report less than a year before. It gives a lot of information about how the heart is functioning. Ashley's heart enlargement stemmed from her trachea, and we discovered it at age ten. She lived for seven years after we found out about it. I hope you will be able to be with Chelsea. Both times, I didn't know what time the doctor was going to get to my vet's office to do the echo. He traveled to different vet's offices, and it could have been any time during the day. I wanted to be with them, so I waited with them in the waiting room until he got there. Fortunately, both times it was about three hours, but it could have been much longer. Like you, I felt better about being with them, and I didn't want to leave them there without me. I really hope it gives you all of the information the specialist needs to make a proper diagnosis, and that it can be treated easily. You have so many people here who care about you and Chelsea, and we are praying for her to get well.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by BonBon

Thank you, Lisa. Were you able to be with your girl when the echo was done? Chelsea is so nervous now about going to the doctor. I think she'd do much better if I could be with her while they do the echo.

I think you can just put that out there with the specialist. Saying that Chelsea has been through so much recently, that she would be much more relaxed with me in the room, and I want to be there with and for her

[ladyjane]

I tried that with one of mine and I was told no. Most places do not allow it. Worth asking, but doubtful and honestly the pups do fine. We are the ones stressed out.

[Tae1107]

I was in the room when my Peppy had his echo done, there really is no reason for you not to be in there. Peppy was awake and she put him in a sort of weird contracption so she could ultra-sound on his heart and him not be able to move.

I was there two times... I patted him and was able to soothe him with my voice. The cardiologist showed me the heart and the valve that was not working correctly. It really helped me understand exactly what was going on with him...

Kerri

[Patti]

I would think they would let you. When my pom had an ultrasound for her Cushing's they let me stay in there. She had 2 done at different places and both places had me come in.

[megansmomma]

Bonny I am just seeing this now and jsut wanted to give you a great big {{{{hug}}}} Hang in there and you will get some answer soon enough.

[TresCutePiggies]

I'm hoping the specialist will find it is something very minor and easily fixed. I'll be thinking about you and Chelsea.

I know it's not the same type of procedure but when my late bullmastiff went through chemo about halfway through his first 6 month protocol the oncologist and his tech said they'd rather do it with us in the room since he seemed more relaxed and less stubborn. He'd just put on the brakes and flop, and 135 lbs is a lot to move when he didn't want too. I know yorkies are more easily manuevered, but hopefully if you tell them she'll be calmer they'll let you back there. I'm sure she'll do fine either way though.

[ladyjane]

Interesting posts. Guess our vets here are mean. I have been to two places for ultrasounds and neither allowed owners in with the pups.
So, maybe you will be able to be with her, Bonny. She is in my thoughts and prayers. I do hope they find out what is going on soon and have a simple fix for her!

[Anaic]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Interesting posts. Guess our vets here are mean. I have been to two places for ultrasounds and neither allowed owners in with the pups.
So, maybe you will be able to be with her, Bonny. She is in my thoughts and prayers. I do hope they find out what is going on soon and have a simple fix for her!

I believe its the liability factor that is involved. From what I understand they are more liable with the fur parents in the room if the baby decides to bite etc. They are held liable.

[Anaic]

[QUOTE=BonBon;3307417]A heart murmur has been added to Chelsea's list of issues.

I took her in earlier this week for the follow-up ECG and the doctor gave her a referral to a specialist. We couldn't get in to see them this week so my vet wanted to go ahead and do another ECG this morning. Afterwards he took a heart x-ray, which appeared normal thank God. He'll be sending the x-ray to the specialist digitally so Chelsea shouldn't need another one.

We saw a different Dr. this morning (Dr. Haynes is on vacation all this next week). When Dr. Yeagley listened to Chelsea's heart he said he definitely detected a murmur. Given the tests that have been done so far, he's listing Chelsea's preliminary diagnosis as Structural Heart Disease. He refused to give me a prognosis, which I can understand. I just hate the waiting and not knowing!!!"


I think it might be possible two seperate issues your dealing with here. Perhaps a SA node conduction problem therefore the decreased heart rate.

Then with the murmur a valve, what kind of murmur did he hear, diastolic vs systolic, in what area of the heart heard. Mitral valve murmur and then tricuspid valve, aortic valve, then last pulmonic valve.

I know your running on overload atm. So sorry your in my prayers daily with Chelsea. I want to give you a great big hug and a shoulder to lean on!

I apologize for the overload of info, my nursing kicking in. All you need is for your baby to feel better and be happy.

Thinking of you both sending strength to you with blessings to Chelsea

[manolos mom]

Good Morning Bonnie, just stopping by to check on You and Chelsea. Hope everything is going well. Make sure you stay rested, sending you H*U*G*S..

[margaritaville]

Hope you and Chelsea are doing well.

[MJJ56]

Sending my prayers for Chelsea. Please try to take care of yourself also.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by gemy

I think you can just put that out there with the specialist. Saying that Chelsea has been through so much recently, that she would be much more relaxed with me in the room, and I want to be there with and for her

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I tried that with one of mine and I was told no. Most places do not allow it. Worth asking, but doubtful and honestly the pups do fine. We are the ones stressed out.

Originally Posted by Patti

I would think they would let you. When my pom had an ultrasound for her Cushing's they let me stay in there. She had 2 done at different places and both places had me come in.

I hope they let me go in with her, but she's been such a good girl through all of this that I know she'll be fine during the procedure.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by lisaly

It was seven years ago with Ashley and a little longer ago for Kiwi. My vet had a specialist come in with a mobile machine both times, and they let me be with them. From what I remember, it didn't take a long time to do, and they didn't have to give either of them something to keep them calm. I just looked at the report that I got when we had Ashley's echocardiogram done. Kiwi's showed problems with mitral valve prolapse, but Ashley's report had everything within normal limits except for a very mild LA dilation. I was expecting it to be much worse because her heart was so enlarged and after getting Kiwi's report less than a year before. It gives a lot of information about how the heart is functioning. Ashley's heart enlargement stemmed from her trachea, and we discovered it at age ten. She lived for seven years after we found out about it. I hope you will be able to be with Chelsea. Both times, I didn't know what time the doctor was going to get to my vet's office to do the echo. He traveled to different vet's offices, and it could have been any time during the day. I wanted to be with them, so I waited with them in the waiting room until he got there. Fortunately, both times it was about three hours, but it could have been much longer. Like you, I felt better about being with them, and I didn't want to leave them there without me. I really hope it gives you all of the information the specialist needs to make a proper diagnosis, and that it can be treated easily. You have so many people here who care about you and Chelsea, and we are praying for her to get well.

[quote=Anaic;3307948]

Originally Posted by BonBon

A heart murmur has been added to Chelsea's list of issues.

I took her in earlier this week for the follow-up ECG and the doctor gave her a referral to a specialist. We couldn't get in to see them this week so my vet wanted to go ahead and do another ECG this morning. Afterwards he took a heart x-ray, which appeared normal thank God. He'll be sending the x-ray to the specialist digitally so Chelsea shouldn't need another one.

We saw a different Dr. this morning (Dr. Haynes is on vacation all this next week). When Dr. Yeagley listened to Chelsea's heart he said he definitely detected a murmur. Given the tests that have been done so far, he's listing Chelsea's preliminary diagnosis as Structural Heart Disease. He refused to give me a prognosis, which I can understand. I just hate the waiting and not knowing!!!"


I think it might be possible two seperate issues your dealing with here. Perhaps a SA node conduction problem therefore the decreased heart rate.

Then with the murmur a valve, what kind of murmur did he hear, diastolic vs systolic, in what area of the heart heard. Mitral valve murmur and then tricuspid valve, aortic valve, then last pulmonic valve.

I know your running on overload atm. So sorry your in my prayers daily with Chelsea. I want to give you a great big hug and a shoulder to lean on!

I apologize for the overload of info, my nursing kicking in. All you need is for your baby to feel better and be happy.

Thinking of you both sending strength to you with blessings to Chelsea

Thank you Lisa and Anne. I didn't even realize that there were different types of heart murmurs. I just heard the doctor say she has one and my heart dropped to the floor. Dr. Yeagley is supposed to call me tomorrow to check on Chelsea and I'll ask him about the murmur then (he doesn't work today). Anne, thank you for the information - I now at least know the terms to ask about when I talk to him.