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Family Ties Forever! · 02-17-2008, 06:36 PM

We found out today that our cat Chava has a heart murmur.

The vet detected it today during the visit. He's older than we thought. He's between 8 to 10 years old. The vet said that Chava is heathy. The vet said we are taking very good care of him and are doing everything right. It makes me sad to know that our cat has a heart murmur. There isn't anything we can do about the heart murmur. Unlike dogs, you can't give cats Aspirin because it can be toxic to them. He weighs 16.8 pounds. Last year he was around 20 pounds, so his weight is good. His temperature was fine, no fever. I am hoping that he will be around for at least a few more years. It will break my heart whenever he pases away.

Nighthawk76 · 02-17-2008, 06:53 PM

I'm sorry, Jenny.

phoebe7165 · 02-17-2008, 07:29 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your cat's heart murmur but the vet said he was healthy. I'm sure you'll still have quite a few more years with your sweet, precious cat.

Was he a stray because you mentioned he was older than you thought.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-18-2008, 02:14 AM

Thanks.

He was originally, yes. He was hit by a car in early 2002. A co-worker of my mother's, told her about a cat that had been hit by a car very close to their work. Her co-worker told her how she needed to go see the poor thing. He was taken to a vet and they fixed, as much as they could, his back right leg that was crushed by the car that hit him. If someone had not seen him get hit by a car and get him out of the road, several more cars could have hit him and it would have been a totally different story. He probably wouldn't have survived then. He was named after the vet who helped fix him. My mother went to see him at the vet and decided that he would fit in well at our house. The vet considered putting him down, but it wasn't necessary because he wasn't suffering after being cared for. Our cat gets around remarkably well considering his leg. He is a very sweet cat.

Janice · 02-18-2008, 03:04 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that, Jenny. It sounds serious, but the vet did say that he's healthy, so that's a good sign. That's too bad that Chava is older than you thought. I can imagine how that makes you feel. Our time is so limited with them to begin with. I'm happy to hear that you and your Mom are taking good care of him, and that the vet noticed. That's the nurse in your mother, and you're a very nuturing and loving pet owner. It could have been a whole lot worse. Please keep us posted.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-18-2008, 03:37 AM

Thanks Janice.

TripperFan · 02-18-2008, 03:51 PM

Yeah Jen, a murmur is different from heart failure remember. Lots of animals and humans (my aunt has one since birth and she's 86) are born with them and live fairly normal lives.

You're doing it right - just keep his weight down and he should be fine. He just can't be super active, but since most indoor cats aren't anyway, it shouldn't be much of a problem - I wouldn't let him be an outdoor cat again even tho he'll protest at first, he'll get used to it eventually.

I have a dog with several conditions (Cushing's Disease, Epilepsy, Colitis and her half brother has back and joint issues). It's more work on your part, but they can live full, long and happy lives. There's lots of info about all these conditions on the internet - just educate yourself about it so you and your family know how to care for him the best.

Glad he has you as an owner - he's in good hands and maybe there's even more of a reason you found each other!

Family Ties Forever! · 02-19-2008, 01:15 AM

Thanks Janice.

Thank you. He's is an indoor cat so that is good. He's usually very mellow for a cat. He's been more mellow the last few days, but we are hoping that he will perk up soon. One of the hardest things is that he isn't drinking and eating nearly as much as normal. He has drank/ate very little today. I'm trying not to worry, but it's hard not to. I'm going to look up cat heart murmurs online and see what comes up.

Ireneparalegal · 02-19-2008, 01:29 AM

Oh Jenny, my heart is sad to hear of this. I am sorry. I hope God gives you so much time with your beloved cat. At least you know what is ailing your pet and you can take care him and he can live a great life. How many times some people don't even know what is ailing their pets and they don't get the care they need? Sounds like your cat is in the best hands and things will go well. Give him a hug from me.

coffield3 · 02-19-2008, 08:35 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your cat. He is in my thoughts

Stormtracker TF · 02-19-2008, 01:17 PM

I'm really sorry to hear this. Hopefully she can stay healthy.

Janice · 02-20-2008, 06:43 PM

Jenny, I just read your signature. I had no idea that Chava passed away. If I missed a post or thread of yours, I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences on your loss of Chava. I know it's difficult to deal with, and I'm a good listener if you want to discuss it. I know how much you loved him, and he got the best of love and care from you and your family. Again, I'm so sorry.

Mr. Television · 02-20-2008, 07:21 PM

I am so sorry Jenny. I hope you are holding up well. It's never easy when we lose a pet. They're like family.

Family Ties Forever! · 02-23-2008, 02:06 AM

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and words. It's been difficult this week for me.

Ireneparalegal · 02-23-2008, 02:12 AM

Oh Jenny. What can I say? I know it is hard. I too lost a cat a few years ago. It was so hard and I cried for the longest time. I have video footage of my beloved cat and when I watch that video I still feel sad.

Hang in there sweetie.

02-17-2008, 06:36 PM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Chava RIP We found out today that our cat Chava has a heart murmur. The vet detected it today during the visit. He's older than we thought. He's between 8 to 10 years old. The vet said that Chava is heathy. The vet said we are taking very good care of him and are doing everything right. It makes me sad to know that our cat has a heart murmur. There isn't anything we can do about the heart murmur. Unlike dogs, you can't give cats Aspirin because it can be toxic to them. He weighs 16.8 pounds. Last year he was around 20 pounds, so his weight is good. His temperature was fine, no fever. I am hoping that he will be around for at least a few more years. It will break my heart whenever he pases away.
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02-17-2008, 07:29 PM	#3
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	I'm sorry to hear about your cat's heart murmur but the vet said he was healthy. I'm sure you'll still have quite a few more years with your sweet, precious cat. Was he a stray because you mentioned he was older than you thought.
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02-18-2008, 03:51 PM	#7
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Yeah Jen, a murmur is different from heart failure remember. Lots of animals and humans (my aunt has one since birth and she's 86) are born with them and live fairly normal lives. You're doing it right - just keep his weight down and he should be fine. He just can't be super active, but since most indoor cats aren't anyway, it shouldn't be much of a problem - I wouldn't let him be an outdoor cat again even tho he'll protest at first, he'll get used to it eventually. I have a dog with several conditions (Cushing's Disease, Epilepsy, Colitis and her half brother has back and joint issues). It's more work on your part, but they can live full, long and happy lives. There's lots of info about all these conditions on the internet - just educate yourself about it so you and your family know how to care for him the best. Glad he has you as an owner - he's in good hands and maybe there's even more of a reason you found each other!
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02-19-2008, 01:15 AM	#8
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Thanks Janice. Thank you. He's is an indoor cat so that is good. He's usually very mellow for a cat. He's been more mellow the last few days, but we are hoping that he will perk up soon. One of the hardest things is that he isn't drinking and eating nearly as much as normal. He has drank/ate very little today. I'm trying not to worry, but it's hard not to. I'm going to look up cat heart murmurs online and see what comes up.
	Last edited by Family Ties Forever!; 04-07-2008 at 03:34 AM.

02-19-2008, 01:29 AM	#9
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Oh Jenny, my heart is sad to hear of this. I am sorry. I hope God gives you so much time with your beloved cat. At least you know what is ailing your pet and you can take care him and he can live a great life. How many times some people don't even know what is ailing their pets and they don't get the care they need? Sounds like your cat is in the best hands and things will go well. Give him a hug from me.
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02-17-2008, 06:53 PM	#2
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I'm sorry, Jenny.

02-18-2008, 02:14 AM	#4
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Thanks. He was originally, yes. He was hit by a car in early 2002. A co-worker of my mother's, told her about a cat that had been hit by a car very close to their work. Her co-worker told her how she needed to go see the poor thing. He was taken to a vet and they fixed, as much as they could, his back right leg that was crushed by the car that hit him. If someone had not seen him get hit by a car and get him out of the road, several more cars could have hit him and it would have been a totally different story. He probably wouldn't have survived then. He was named after the vet who helped fix him. My mother went to see him at the vet and decided that he would fit in well at our house. The vet considered putting him down, but it wasn't necessary because he wasn't suffering after being cared for. Our cat gets around remarkably well considering his leg. He is a very sweet cat.

02-18-2008, 03:04 AM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm so sorry to hear that, Jenny. It sounds serious, but the vet did say that he's healthy, so that's a good sign. That's too bad that Chava is older than you thought. I can imagine how that makes you feel. Our time is so limited with them to begin with. I'm happy to hear that you and your Mom are taking good care of him, and that the vet noticed. That's the nurse in your mother, and you're a very nuturing and loving pet owner. It could have been a whole lot worse. Please keep us posted.

02-18-2008, 03:37 AM	#6
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Thanks Janice.

02-19-2008, 08:35 AM	#10
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	I'm sorry to hear about your cat. He is in my thoughts

02-19-2008, 01:17 PM	#11
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	I'm really sorry to hear this. Hopefully she can stay healthy.
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02-20-2008, 06:43 PM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest In Peace, Chava Jenny, I just read your signature. I had no idea that Chava passed away. If I missed a post or thread of yours, I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences on your loss of Chava. I know it's difficult to deal with, and I'm a good listener if you want to discuss it. I know how much you loved him, and he got the best of love and care from you and your family. Again, I'm so sorry.

02-20-2008, 07:21 PM	#13
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I am so sorry Jenny. I hope you are holding up well. It's never easy when we lose a pet. They're like family.
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02-23-2008, 02:06 AM	#14
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and words. It's been difficult this week for me.

02-23-2008, 02:12 AM	#15
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Oh Jenny. What can I say? I know it is hard. I too lost a cat a few years ago. It was so hard and I cried for the longest time. I have video footage of my beloved cat and when I watch that video I still feel sad. Hang in there sweetie.