Hi Deena, I had my iron and ferritin checked as you suggested and all was well. Thanks for the advice. (I probably has Susan Lynn confused because I thanks ...Read more
Hi Deena, I had my iron and ferritin checked as you suggested and all was well. Thanks for the advice. (I probably has Susan Lynn confused because I thanks her!!! She set me straight. π€ͺπ€ͺ
Deena Z Glad to hear that, Rose. Check! Sometimes it is a process of elimination, which can be drawn-out or ... Read more
Deena Z Glad to hear that, Rose. Check! Sometimes it is a process of elimination, which can be drawn-out or an βinstant prizeβ. How are you feeling now?
Rose Madura It took about a week or two to adjust to the higher dose of Metoprolol. I'm still having the PACs and ... Read more
Rose Madura It took about a week or two to adjust to the higher dose of Metoprolol. I'm still having the PACs and with them comes some shortness of breath. My cardiologist said the main thing was to keep me out of AFib which we have. I'm hoping they go away but ??
Deena Z I agree. It would be nice to know the root causeβ¦ letβs see what happens over several months. ... Read more
Deena Z I agree. It would be nice to know the root causeβ¦ letβs see what happens over several months.
Rose Madura Good point! I have a follow up in September. I'm going to start my list of questions. ππ
Thank you very much, Deena, youΒ΄re very kind. To tell the truth , sometimes I hand the Google translator. I manage myself acceptably writing and... Read more
Thank you very much, Deena, youΒ΄re very kind. To tell the truth , sometimes I hand the Google translator. I manage myself acceptably writing and speaking English, but my lack is in understanding in a conversation, above all when who speaks makes it quickly.
Deena Z You don't even want to hear my Spanish! π€£. Your English is excellent.
The architecture of our house has been called as you suggest Georgian colonial , also federal colonial in some circles. I know it was built in 1790 by oliver ...Read more
The architecture of our house has been called as you suggest Georgian colonial , also federal colonial in some circles. I know it was built in 1790 by oliver alden a descendant of john alden of mayflower fame. To put it In perspective, george washington was president that year. My great grandfather bought it in 1901 and it had some interesting historical owners prior to that. None however had mitral valve surgery until me but one was killed in an indian uprising so anything is possible. Minimally invasive arrow.
Fidel MartΓnez Ruiz Very nice and wide house and with history. With the change with mine (a flat) I think you would lose. ... Read more
Fidel MartΓnez Ruiz Very nice and wide house and with history. With the change with mine (a flat) I think you would lose. Lol!
Deena Z Wonderful, substantial American history there, Richard. We have a folk Victorian that has been in my ... Read more
Deena Z Wonderful, substantial American history there, Richard. We have a folk Victorian that has been in my husbandβs family for over 110 years. I knew it would require a ton of work to maintain it, but underestimated the βreoccurrence rateβ of stuff breaking down again. Labor of love, wellβ¦sort of:)
To answer your question. Its really not a diagnosis its more like a very educated guess as there is no test to show epilepsy in dogs. There is also no cure. ...Read more
To answer your question. Its really not a diagnosis its more like a very educated guess as there is no test to show epilepsy in dogs. There is also no cure. Its an electrical issue ( like a fib). Only in the brain, not the heart. They guess epilepsy once they rule out everything else like for example diabetes or brain tumor. All his vitals and blood work look great plus so far his bouts have not been frequent or long lasting. So for now we watch him and record any future seizures and hope they are short in duration and spaced far apart. So she, as the doctor, thinks epilepsy. Me as the pain in the neck that i am agree its possible but in all 4 instances, he ate something that made him vomit then had a seizure. So, in my non technical, its no coincidence , pea brain, it tells me that its also possible the vomiting caused the seizure and not epilepsy. Vomiting has been known to cause seizures in dogs and humans. Time will tell. But your concern and many others, gives me a warm feeling. He is a great dog and we love him. He was poked and prodded by the doctor and a pair of vet techs. They all got a dose of face kisses and loved it. Shadow, not me of course.
Deena Z Gotcha. Shadow isn't eating/chewing plants and shrubs, right? Many, even azalea and rhododendrons, ... Read more
Deena Z Gotcha. Shadow isn't eating/chewing plants and shrubs, right? Many, even azalea and rhododendrons, cause vomiting and seizures in dogs.
Richard Munson No he has an enclosed pen but grass can cause vomiting
Interesting you mention vagus nerve issues because our regular vet talked about how vomiting can affect vagus nerve in dogs which can produce seizures. Topic ...Read more
Interesting you mention vagus nerve issues because our regular vet talked about how vomiting can affect vagus nerve in dogs which can produce seizures. Topic of conversation among many Wednesday at the neuro surgeons visit with shadow.
Deena Z Absolutely, Richard. The vagus nerve (with humans) is especially triggered at a chronic-level by deh ... Read more
Deena Z Absolutely, Richard. The vagus nerve (with humans) is especially triggered at a chronic-level by dehydration and overexertion. Don't know if that relates to Shadow. -- Interesting given he was outside most of the time with the seizures. The solution, as told to me by four doctors, was to up my sodium intake to prevent dehydration. Hah, that is an easy do!
Richard Munson Yes, then they would bitch about your blood pressure. I witnessed the 4th seizure in the house from s ... Read more
Richard Munson Yes, then they would bitch about your blood pressure. I witnessed the 4th seizure in the house from start to finish. 1/2 hour after he ate the first 3 chapters of a book i was reading. He vomited, immediately fell to the floor and had a 2 minute grand mal seizure. Longest 2 minutes of my life. Running in place, foaming at the mouth , eyes up in his head, moaning, panting. The first one last year i ran outside and tried to help him. Not recommended but i lost it. He bit down on my hand and went right thru to the other side. Had to lie about cause in the emergency room to avoid quarantine. Blamed a nail. tomorrow should be an interesting vet visit. 3 neuro surgeons and one specializes in seizures.
Deena Z I feel so bad for Shadow- -thatβs scary to watch and even harder to experience. Talk about feeli ... Read more
Deena Z I feel so bad for Shadow- -thatβs scary to watch and even harder to experience. Talk about feeling helpless. Want to hear all about the vet experience. Youβre a good dad. PS- lol, said the same thing to docs re- BP
Ana Brusso Richard, when is our Shadowβs neurosurgeon appointment? I will be praying for good news. πβ€οΈ ... Read more
Ana Brusso Richard, when is our Shadowβs neurosurgeon appointment? I will be praying for good news. πβ€οΈ
Pamela Gregory Poor Shadow (any you having to watch him!). I hope they can figure out how to prevent these seizures... Read more
Pamela Gregory Poor Shadow (any you having to watch him!). I hope they can figure out how to prevent these seizures.
Dear Deena , I hope that you are okay . Ana βs going for an investigative angiogram xxx.
Deena Z Oh, thank-you, Ruth. Β Prayers asap to our one-and-only Ana. Β β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ... Read more
Deena Z Oh, thank-you, Ruth. Prayers asap to our one-and-only Ana. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Ana Brusso Yes my dear godchild, to see how big a brain aneurysm is and what to do next.
Deena Z Oh my gosh, had no idea, Godmom. Will be thinking of you often with prayers. (If anything has to be d ... Read more
Deena Z Oh my gosh, had no idea, Godmom. Will be thinking of you often with prayers. (If anything has to be done, hope it is minimally invasive) β€οΈπ
Kimberly Eisenhut Ana, they do amazing things now and I know you'll be just fine. Unfortunately my little sister lost h ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut Ana, they do amazing things now and I know you'll be just fine. Unfortunately my little sister lost her life at 13 of one at stem of her brain, but was undetected and sudden. Back then, very few options or hospitals that could fix it. I'm so glad and grateful we live in a time these things can be found and repairedππ«Άβ€οΈ please keep us posted so we can pray for and support you the best we can.
Ana Brusso Thank you Kimberly. Will do. πβ€οΈ
Yes, stairs were not the easiest to master after my surgery but my visiting therapist who came to the house once i got home showed me a few tricks. Mostly taking ...Read more
Yes, stairs were not the easiest to master after my surgery but my visiting therapist who came to the house once i got home showed me a few tricks. Mostly taking your sweet time. I found showering to be the most tiring. The chair helped. Nancy outside staring at me thru the glass doors was not the best. I might have yelled what are you looking at. Reminded me of my first communal shower after gym practice. Yes, i faced the wall.
Deena Z Richard, i canβt imagine you being bashful.:).
Deena Z Itβs not easy. I bet you feel you can never do enough to figure out what is going on with Shadow. ... Read more
Deena Z Itβs not easy. I bet you feel you can never do enough to figure out what is going on with Shadow. Just said a prayer for Shadow. He is a warrior too.
Have done a ton of reading since your zinc deficiency post. I really appreciate it. We help more than heart patients. Its not so much a deficiency as it is ...Read more
Have done a ton of reading since your zinc deficiency post. I really appreciate it. We help more than heart patients. Its not so much a deficiency as it is processing it. His food and his daily vitamin have zinc. His food is salmon based as are his training treats. I also discovered that chiropractic might help so we are exploring that. Our groomer is a trained animal chiropractor. We go friday for a consult and grooming. Because he was outside and unattended for both episodes we have no knowledge of whether he ate something or what. His area is fenced in but squirrels, rabbits and birds can enter thru small openings. Its not a clean room. It could be canine epilepsy which there is no way to diagnose it other than a process of elimination. Plus, until it gets more frequent, it adds to the mystery. More frequent not being high on our list of wants. Again deena, thank you, you are great.
Deena Z My pleasure, I feel for you both. Also- thinking you probably don't use pesticides on grass, but th ... Read more
Deena Z My pleasure, I feel for you both. Also- thinking you probably don't use pesticides on grass, but that can also be a cause. Toxins in general. β€οΈ
Richard Munson Correct. At this point its a mystery. In many cases they point to epilepsy as a last resort as there ... Read more
Richard Munson Correct. At this point its a mystery. In many cases they point to epilepsy as a last resort as there is no test for it. Process of elimination. We will try a few of the easier things like watching him like a hawk while outside, stopping his flea and tick pill, and consulting with a dog chiropractor to check his alignment. He eats the finest and gets plenty of zinc so we are for now not yet going into panic mode. Unless it occurs more frequently. As siberian huskies are one of the epilepsy breeds its always possible. Our previous 6 sled dogs never had it nor any of our daughters either but maybe the odds are against us. All dog breeds have their more common traits. One reason why mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier i am told. Thank you again for your insight. Truly an adams angel of the first degree.
I never knew that trees and plants speak to each other. So the scream i heard from those daffodils after shadow lifted his leg today was not my imagination. ...Read more
I never knew that trees and plants speak to each other. So the scream i heard from those daffodils after shadow lifted his leg today was not my imagination.
Fidel MartΓnez Ruiz Yes I see the daffodils looking to the other side like escaping from Shadow.
Richard Munson You would think they might welcome the drink. Rodney dangerfield, no respect.
Deena Z You both are too much, in a good way. Here you go: Plants release chemicals into the air or soi ... Read more
Deena Z You both are too much, in a good way. Here you go: Plants release chemicals into the air or soil to send messages. For example, if a daffodil is under attack by pests, it might release certain chemicals that warn nearby plants to boost their own defenses.
Richard Munson I also release a chemical into the air when i feel threatened by pasts. It may be age related however ... Read more
Richard Munson I also release a chemical into the air when i feel threatened by pasts. It may be age related however.
Deena, stop shoveling snow for starters. Thats a very young persons chore. Hope you can get your unraveling repaired easily. I have been unraveling for years. ...Read more
Deena, stop shoveling snow for starters. Thats a very young persons chore. Hope you can get your unraveling repaired easily. I have been unraveling for years. A special prayer for you today from richard, nancy and shadow. Shadows prayers are really worth a lot.
Deena Z oh my gosh, Shadow too. That's the best. And Nancy doesn't even know me. You're the best. Thank-y ... Read more
Deena Z oh my gosh, Shadow too. That's the best. And Nancy doesn't even know me. You're the best. Thank-you, Richard. Well, yeah, I thought the shoveling would be some good exercise, but not, huh.
Richard Munson I know that shoveling over 50 is a no no, ESPECIALLY, a heart warrior. That being said, i know you lo ... Read more
Richard Munson I know that shoveling over 50 is a no no, ESPECIALLY, a heart warrior. That being said, i know you look well under 50 but still, as i say to shadow when he acts up. β knock it offβ. We bought our mid 50βs son a snow blower for xmas.
Deena Z Oh, yes, I am way under 50 at the age of 67. I didn't realize snow shoveling was a no-no for the ov... Read more
Deena Z Oh, yes, I am way under 50 at the age of 67. I didn't realize snow shoveling was a no-no for the over 50 crowd, if you feel fit. It was just our porch and walkway, but I looked it up and you are spot-on. Thanks for advising; save a life.
And... Nice present for your son. He must have been thrilled!! Or perhaps put a harness on Shadow and let him move a plow, would he enjoy it??
Richard Munson Couch potato husky. We did enjoy a nice walk today in 40 plus degree temps. Melting the snow. But he ... Read more
Richard Munson Couch potato husky. We did enjoy a nice walk today in 40 plus degree temps. Melting the snow. But he managed to power thru a few sidewalk drifts along the way.
J Alexander Lassally Hey D - do you think they will need to do something with it, or leave it alone?
Kimberly Eisenhut Yes, Deena, shoveling snow is just a no no. Do almost anything else please. An old friend of my famil ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut Yes, Deena, shoveling snow is just a no no. Do almost anything else please. An old friend of my familys husband had a massive heart attack with no warning at 39 years old shoveling heavy snow. Was in construction, great shape and otherwise healthy. She had 3 girls under the age of 5 at the time. Just not worth it. She was left with raising 3 children on her own and ws from Germany and hardly spoke any English to boot. Not an easy time for sure. She is doing well now and girls are all grown, but I would not wish that on anyone. I used to be very stubborn about it too and did it anyway often, but a few years ago I had pretty bad pain afterwards and felt like i couldnt breathe. I stopped after that.
Deena Z J- will provide an update on what Mt Sinai says. Kimberly- thatβs really sad at any age let alo ... Read more
Deena Z J- will provide an update on what Mt Sinai says. Kimberly- thatβs really sad at any age let alone 39. Thx for the share Does make me wonder that some of the surgeons state lifting very heavy weights or pushing cardio full max is ok after a full recovery from OHS surgery.
Kimberly Eisenhut It is odd that it always seems to be when people shovel heavy snow, not sure what it is about heavy s ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut It is odd that it always seems to be when people shovel heavy snow, not sure what it is about heavy snow that is different than lifting .
Dear Deena , I hope that you are okay and that it is just something that will settle down and heal on it βs own . Hopefully the wire will have stayed in... Read more
Dear Deena , I hope that you are okay and that it is just something that will settle down and heal on it βs own . Hopefully the wire will have stayed in place . Take care
My dear hvs godchild, how are you doing? Thank you for always sending good wishes. Have you gotten some of that cold weather? Stay warm and continue to be as ...Read more
My dear hvs godchild, how are you doing? Thank you for always sending good wishes. Have you gotten some of that cold weather? Stay warm and continue to be as kind as always. Love β€οΈ and prayers π
Deena Z Hi there Ana, my HVS godmom!Β Oh, yes, it was really cold for several weeks and we had 12 inches o... Read more
Deena Z Hi there Ana, my HVS godmom! Oh, yes, it was really cold for several weeks and we had 12 inches of snow. (Not fun.) It's now in the 50s today and making a dent in melting the ice. Your weather in CA right now must be terrific. And you are not near the fires, I believe, so that's good too. Godspeed. Stay well too.
I can only say this about sled dogs and including shadow we have had 6. 4 huskies and 2 malamutes. All had predatory instincts regards small animals. Yukon ...Read more
I can only say this about sled dogs and including shadow we have had 6. 4 huskies and 2 malamutes. All had predatory instincts regards small animals. Yukon used to catch birds in mid flight. Cassie, my heart surgery girl, as much as i loved her had a string of incidents including a woodchuck that got into her pen , we were not home but it must have been ugly requiring snout stitches on her but her favorite was rabbits. The mystery was why they kept going in her pen. One would think the word would be out in the rabbit facebook page that certain death awaits in this enclosure. Of course she always got worms after so another vet bill. The vet used to say laughingly, oh oh, cassie ate another rabbit.
Funny you bring up the couch for teething. Our kitchen table legs have shadows imprint in many places. All of our wonderful dogs left their marks over the years. ...Read more
Funny you bring up the couch for teething. Our kitchen table legs have shadows imprint in many places. All of our wonderful dogs left their marks over the years. Maybe yukon our alaskan malamute way back when may have taken the trophy when he wanted in while we were out and ate through the kitchen wall. When we returned, there he was inside wagging his tail wanting to know why we were upset. That one was expensive.
Deena Z Unbelievable. How can any dog eat through a wall!! Hope it wasnt in the winter.
Richard Munson It was in january and it was a hole you can only dream about. He weighed in at 130 so picture size of ... Read more
Richard Munson It was in january and it was a hole you can only dream about. He weighed in at 130 so picture size of hole. He ate one stud in half. It was a 5 hour demolishing project. As it turned out, we had a carpenter convert the opening to a door in the spring but the rest of the winter it was a piece of plywood. Way way back we had a husky named nikita who tore the drapes off a window and converted it into bite sized bits. Just today i was eating a store bought blueberry muffin and the paper cup fell on the floor. It was inhaled in one piece so fast by sweet little shadow i never had a second to extract it. Into the mouth, over the gums, look out stomach hear it comes. We love them though.
Deena Z And a stud- woof. They need major chew toys.
So⦠my neighbor has three dogs, one is a hus ... Read more
Deena Z And a stud- woof. They need major chew toys.
So⦠my neighbor has three dogs, one is a husky. Husky killed mother and father squirrels in spring. Why, dunno. They adopted their baby squirrel to attempt amends. Baby stayed in their home for 5 months and then was released. Lives nearby now. Huskies- no dull moments .
You may be right about becoming a softie. Yesterday a poor little snake and today a struggling bumblebee in the cold. Changing my name to dr. Doolittle. ...Read more
You may be right about becoming a softie. Yesterday a poor little snake and today a struggling bumblebee in the cold. Changing my name to dr. Doolittle. He tried to sting me after saving his life. I get no respect.
Richard Munson Maybe dr. Doolittle not a good name. That was what i called my first cardiologist when he kept tellin ... Read more
Richard Munson Maybe dr. Doolittle not a good name. That was what i called my first cardiologist when he kept telling me my mitral valve was ok when it was not.
Susan Lynn I think the bee tried to sting you because you're sooooo sweet, Richard!
If my cardiologist tells me i donβt need an echo to save money in january appointment he will be sent to the showers with a donβt let the door slam ...Read more
If my cardiologist tells me i donβt need an echo to save money in january appointment he will be sent to the showers with a donβt let the door slam you in the butt message. Boy, do you need a new doctor heart valve sister. Even shadow thought that was a stupid idea.
Kimberly Eisenhut I'd want the peace of mind once a year. I do think it is probably an individual decision, but you'd t ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut I'd want the peace of mind once a year. I do think it is probably an individual decision, but you'd think they would say better safe than sorry.
Deena Z I know, Kimberly. Or at-least say every other year.
Ana Brusso Did I missed something? Deena is my hvs godchild. Please tell me. πβ€οΈ
Deena Z Hi HvS godmom, you didn't really miss anything. Thanks for watching over me:). I had just posted a s ... Read more
Deena Z Hi HvS godmom, you didn't really miss anything. Thanks for watching over me:). I had just posted a shout- out to all that it was fantastic HVS.com was the number one cardiac website again this year.
Ana Brusso Oh good to hear dear godchild. Be well. πβ€οΈππ€
I am sorry to hear about maxie. Parting with loved ones is an awful phase of life and i know how ugly it can be. Maxie was more than just a bird for you, he ...Read more
I am sorry to hear about maxie. Parting with loved ones is an awful phase of life and i know how ugly it can be. Maxie was more than just a bird for you, he was a link to your past. We had a chocolate cream cake for the birthday bash. The cream being vanilla pudding of course. It was amazing. I was given the ok to drive but with dark glasses so i may visit a local car show today with top up to minimize sun glare. Might try a brief shadow walk monday. No pulling allowed. Bending down also a no no as it puts pressure on your eyes. Nancy can be our pooper scooper. I am so far pleased with surgery results. I think you said your friend had the laser option. If it works, it was worth the out of pocket 2 grand.
Richard Munson Made a last minute decision to not go to car show and rest my eye instead. No sense pushing the envel ... Read more
Richard Munson Made a last minute decision to not go to car show and rest my eye instead. No sense pushing the envelope just cuz it feels better.
Deena Z You so got it. Maxie was a major link to my past. Yes, my friend did have the laser cataract surge ... Read more
Deena Z You so got it. Maxie was a major link to my past. Yes, my friend did have the laser cataract surgery and it cost (drum role, please) $12,000 out-of-pocket and then was told to bill his health insurance to receive reimbursement for the traditional surgery payment. (Went to a surgeon in an upscale area of Washington, DC obviously.) Not sure what he ended up getting back in $$. Cake with the vanilla pudding so much better than icing. My neighbor just made a chocolate cherry cake. The filling was rum-soaked cherries. Can't get that at most bakeries, of the few that still exist today. Have a relaxing Sunday and enjoy watching your better-half scoop-the-poop!