...Keeps on ticking

3K9Mom · 11-06-2008, 05:32 PM

Zamboni consulted with the cardiologist today.

Her blood pressure has been on the high side (240, dropped to 180 with meds), and she has a 1/6 murmur. My regular vet put her on Norvasc (blood pressure medicine) and a low dose of Enalapril while we waited to see the cardiologist (since she's not an urgent case, we waited over a month).

So today, we did an EKG.

The results..... (drum roll).... everything is great!

He said the murmur is "trivial." He's not concerned about the blood pressure at all. He said he wouldn't prescribe any meds at all if she just walked in the door in this condition, but since she's on them and doing so well, we might as well leave her on them.

No changes in diet, exercise, nothing! And, she's maintaining her recent weight loss. Still a svelt 38 lbs! The cardiologist said he'd be fine seeing her in 12-18 months.

So....

**JeanKBBMMMAAN** · 11-06-2008, 05:42 PM

Way to go ZAMBONI!!!!

Is she a larger beagle?

How do they check BP?

Pictures?

Always with the questions...

3K9Mom · 11-06-2008, 06:16 PM

She's a beagle/spaniel mix (probably springer spaniel. Thus, the spring in her step!)

They check BP with a cuff that goes on the leg. They only check systolic, not diastolic. So you only get one number.

3K9Mom · 11-06-2008, 06:23 PM

And photos...

On a hike in the forest (last month), with Dad

A rest break on the hike, with Camper

LisaT · 11-06-2008, 07:03 PM

thanks for posting this....

it motivated me to get up and go leave a message to make the same type of appointment for Indy. We probably won't get in until January, late December with any luck. Indy has a murmur, more advanced.

Great news, how old is she?

Did the cardiologist talk to you about ultrasound vs. ekg?

3K9Mom · 11-06-2008, 07:35 PM

Boni is 15.

No, he felt the EKG was sufficient at this point. I went with that. He's the same cardiologist that treated Grover the couple years that she had CHF. I trust him. Of course, I ask a lot of questions.

But I trust him.

3K9Mom · 11-06-2008, 07:36 PM

Lisa, what's Indy's murmur rated at?

LisaT · 11-06-2008, 09:23 PM

It's been at a two for a long time, but it was barely a two at first, and now it's inching closer to a three. It may be related to infection, but it's not clear.

GSD10 · 11-07-2008, 04:52 PM

Yah that is great news for Zamboni...who is looking most stellar in the portrait with Camper

This is sure looking like it is the Year of Zamboni

I love hearing those words from the vet (especially when we have seniors) that "heart rate is good!"

LJsMom · 11-07-2008, 06:15 PM

Very good news!

11-06-2008, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
3K9Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,575	...Keeps on ticking Zamboni consulted with the cardiologist today. Her blood pressure has been on the high side (240, dropped to 180 with meds), and she has a 1/6 murmur. My regular vet put her on Norvasc (blood pressure medicine) and a low dose of Enalapril while we waited to see the cardiologist (since she's not an urgent case, we waited over a month). So today, we did an EKG. The results..... (drum roll).... everything is great! He said the murmur is "trivial." He's not concerned about the blood pressure at all. He said he wouldn't prescribe any meds at all if she just walked in the door in this condition, but since she's on them and doing so well, we might as well leave her on them. No changes in diet, exercise, nothing! And, she's maintaining her recent weight loss. Still a svelt 38 lbs! The cardiologist said he'd be fine seeing her in 12-18 months. So....

11-06-2008, 05:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
JeanKBBMMMAAN The Rescues Rule Administrator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,697	Re: ...Keeps on ticking Way to go ZAMBONI!!!! Is she a larger beagle? How do they check BP? Pictures? Always with the questions... __________________ Help IMOM help Pets www.imom.org You can help Anna help IMOM help people help pets help people win...

11-06-2008, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
3K9Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,575	Re: ...Keeps on ticking She's a beagle/spaniel mix (probably springer spaniel. Thus, the spring in her step!) They check BP with a cuff that goes on the leg. They only check systolic, not diastolic. So you only get one number.

11-06-2008, 06:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
3K9Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,575	Re: ...Keeps on ticking And photos... On a hike in the forest (last month), with Dad A rest break on the hike, with Camper

11-06-2008, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: ...Keeps on ticking thanks for posting this.... it motivated me to get up and go leave a message to make the same type of appointment for Indy. We probably won't get in until January, late December with any luck. Indy has a murmur, more advanced. Great news, how old is she? Did the cardiologist talk to you about ultrasound vs. ekg? __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

11-06-2008, 07:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
3K9Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,575	Re: ...Keeps on ticking Boni is 15. No, he felt the EKG was sufficient at this point. I went with that. He's the same cardiologist that treated Grover the couple years that she had CHF. I trust him. Of course, I ask a lot of questions. But I trust him.

11-06-2008, 07:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
3K9Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,575	Re: ...Keeps on ticking Lisa, what's Indy's murmur rated at?

11-06-2008, 09:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: ...Keeps on ticking It's been at a two for a long time, but it was barely a two at first, and now it's inching closer to a three. It may be related to infection, but it's not clear. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

11-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
GSD10 Elite Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,255	Re: ...Keeps on ticking Yah that is great news for Zamboni...who is looking most stellar in the portrait with Camper This is sure looking like it is the Year of Zamboni I love hearing those words from the vet (especially when we have seniors) that "heart rate is good!" __________________ ~Damasio♥ April 1997~ ~Heinrich♥ May 1999~

11-07-2008, 06:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
LJsMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RI Posts: 2,246	Re: ...Keeps on ticking Very good news! __________________ Joanne Kryska's Ironwill Steel Train SD (Siberian Husky) Mila (GSD) Adopted from BDBH. Waiting at the bridge: Lady Jane Cobb (GSD - age 15) Sasha (Siberian Husky - age 13) Niko (Siberian Husky - age 14) Wooly Bear (Siberian Husky - age 13)

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