-Bella is a 6 1/2 year old femal spayed Siamese.

-She was seen toward the end of last week by one of my associates for severe weakness, tachypnea and weight loss. X-rays were taken at that time and it showed Cardiomgally, pleural effusion and pulmonary edema. My associate hospitalized her and administered oxygen and Salix. She set her up for an Echo with me on Tuesday of this week.

– I had to share a few images with the Sonopath community. I have not seen a Dilated Cardiomyopathy for some time.

-Bella is a 6 1/2 year old femal spayed Siamese.

-She was seen toward the end of last week by one of my associates for severe weakness, tachypnea and weight loss. X-rays were taken at that time and it showed Cardiomgally, pleural effusion and pulmonary edema. My associate hospitalized her and administered oxygen and Salix. She set her up for an Echo with me on Tuesday of this week.

– I had to share a few images with the Sonopath community. I have not seen a Dilated Cardiomyopathy for some time.

– Rx at this time consists of Salix 12.5 mg q12h, Vetmedin 5 mg (1/2 tablet q12h). This is a bit high- but I was out of the 1.25 mg size tablets and the calculated dose was 1.87 mg q12h.

– Taurine tablets – 1/2 tablet q12h.

Recheck is scheduled for next week at which time I may start Enalapril and Plavix. No smoke was seen or clots at this time. 

Any further suggestions would be appreciated. I am surprised this cat is still alive.

X-rays:

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