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01-10-2009, 02:18 PM   #1

Had a scare with Sliver


Oh my what a hectic last 2 days! And very sad too but thankfully a happy ending

We had a scare with our 8 year old girl Sliver on Wednesday.

Sliver was getting down from one of their cat beds, then she just suddenly collapsed & couldn't get back up...We sat down with her to see if she was okay but she wasn't.

Our poor girl was panting, drooling all over, she even peed on herself which is not her at all...We were frantic Off to the emergency vet we went!

Silver was lifeless, she could barely lift her head. She got X-Rays, Blood Work, Tests for her heart...you name it! The vet said her heart rate was over 400 beats per minute.

Eventually we found out that her heart walls were thick & now she has medication to help the blood flow better through her heart

Sliver is almost back to her normal self, shes just very tired & she won't leave our sides now - our sweet girl! We were so worried But thankfully shes doing okay now!

Even the vet says what a change shes made from how she was before...Good news!

Slivers age is starting to show - shes our oldest





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01-10-2009, 02:23 PM   #2

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


Oh dear HK, that must have been frightening for you.....thank goodness you were able to take her to the vet straight away.

I hope the medication will now allow her to live a normal life.

Poor Sliver, please give her a cuddle from me



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01-10-2009, 02:25 PM   #3

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


Oh poor girl, glad she is feeling better now, what a fright! Love to you all. x



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01-10-2009, 03:03 PM   #4

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


Thank you for your kind words Sliver & I both appreciate them



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01-10-2009, 03:03 PM   #5

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


How scary for you and for Sliver. Very glad that's she's feeling better now - 8 is not a great age. Please give her gentle cuddles from me, Kizzy and Pip.



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01-10-2009, 03:38 PM   #6

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


Oh my goodness! That must have been scary! Strokes and snuggles to Sliver from Dylan and I. Hugs to you and your family!



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01-10-2009, 04:04 PM   #7

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


Goodness, how frightening that must have been. I'm so glad she's doing better now.



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01-10-2009, 04:18 PM   #8

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


What a terrifying episode! I'm so glad she's recovered and the medication is helping; 8 isn't old at all! May she continue in normal health. bless her.



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01-10-2009, 05:13 PM   #9

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


You are all so sweet & caring Thank you for your kindness!
Sliver is still hanging in there - shes eating & drinking normally So thats good...



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01-10-2009, 05:23 PM   #10

Re: Had a scare with Sliver


I am so pleased she is getting better. She is a lovely lady and i can she she is so muched loved



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