HCM Screening
I'm behind again with my blog - life has been manic again so to catch up roughly........
HCM screening
I arrived early Friday morning for our appointment and settled the boys down whilst I had a cup of Coffee to settle my nerves.
First Glacier out of his carrier. Sue gave him a thorough examination, listening to his heart lungs, and an all round feel of his condition and pulses - he loved the attention. Sue shaved him just behind his front leg on his ribs. Then it was time to lay him down on his side on the table with the hole in it for Sue to scan him. He laid on some vet bed to make him more comfortable and lights off. Sue scanned his chest from one side and then the other and also through his liver, we could see his heart outside and then in. What a wonderful picture of a wonderful heart beating away nicely. Then Sue changed heads and repeated everything, this time the scanner showed the beats of the heart in a different picture, then Sue changed everything again and we could see the normal peaks that we all associate with these sort of screenings. Then we could hear his heart beats, what a wonderful noise to hear his heart beat so clear and healthy.
Sue then continued her notes/paperwork whilst I settled Glacier down and took Bill out for a cuddle to prepare him for his screening.
Bill was a little less cooperative with regard to laying still on the bed, but with my head next to his he soon settled down with the rhythm of my voice.
Design is only 4 months old but Sue agreed to screen him as his new owner had shouted HCM(she works at a veterinary practice). Sue carried out a full screening but thought it inappropriate to complete a full report on his. He was totally clear of HCM. Sue has supplied us with a letter to this effect to protect this little boy from any gossip caused.
Major was next and as good as gold.
Katolat was next and again as good as gold. Katolat was the only one that was frightened by it all, he was trembling poor soul, but he still stayed well behaved. I'm sure this was due to the brilliant handling of Sue, our cardiologist.
Susan Roberts was our cardiologist and i can't recommend her highly enough. She showed her obvious love of cats with her considerate handling of my boys. Sue spoke gently to the boys and allowed me to be with them to reassure them. I was allowed to handle my own boys and Sue welcomed my input. I was dreading taking my boys for screening, but it turned out to be a good experience with a wonderful outcome.
HCM screening
I arrived early Friday morning for our appointment and settled the boys down whilst I had a cup of Coffee to settle my nerves.
First Glacier out of his carrier. Sue gave him a thorough examination, listening to his heart lungs, and an all round feel of his condition and pulses - he loved the attention. Sue shaved him just behind his front leg on his ribs. Then it was time to lay him down on his side on the table with the hole in it for Sue to scan him. He laid on some vet bed to make him more comfortable and lights off. Sue scanned his chest from one side and then the other and also through his liver, we could see his heart outside and then in. What a wonderful picture of a wonderful heart beating away nicely. Then Sue changed heads and repeated everything, this time the scanner showed the beats of the heart in a different picture, then Sue changed everything again and we could see the normal peaks that we all associate with these sort of screenings. Then we could hear his heart beats, what a wonderful noise to hear his heart beat so clear and healthy.
Sue then continued her notes/paperwork whilst I settled Glacier down and took Bill out for a cuddle to prepare him for his screening.
Bill was a little less cooperative with regard to laying still on the bed, but with my head next to his he soon settled down with the rhythm of my voice.
Design is only 4 months old but Sue agreed to screen him as his new owner had shouted HCM(she works at a veterinary practice). Sue carried out a full screening but thought it inappropriate to complete a full report on his. He was totally clear of HCM. Sue has supplied us with a letter to this effect to protect this little boy from any gossip caused.
Major was next and as good as gold.
Katolat was next and again as good as gold. Katolat was the only one that was frightened by it all, he was trembling poor soul, but he still stayed well behaved. I'm sure this was due to the brilliant handling of Sue, our cardiologist.
Susan Roberts was our cardiologist and i can't recommend her highly enough. She showed her obvious love of cats with her considerate handling of my boys. Sue spoke gently to the boys and allowed me to be with them to reassure them. I was allowed to handle my own boys and Sue welcomed my input. I was dreading taking my boys for screening, but it turned out to be a good experience with a wonderful outcome.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
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