Comments on: Hearts, eyes get checkup at health fair

By: Pam Becker

Pam Becker — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:40:05 +0000

I had no idea that Bella was diagnosed at 3! Since, this year Bentley was diagnosed with a murmur that makes me feel so much better! I’ll look into the fish oil and CoQ10 right away. Bentley is 8.5 so I know the prognosis is good for him. And, Tamela is right…we know to keep an eye on it. AND, now that Dr. Lesser’s associate is in OC a couple of times a week, that’s a lot better than driving to Lawndale!

By: Kim Campbell Thornton

Kim Campbell Thornton — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:25:29 +0000

Thanks! I adopted her at three, not knowing what would happen with her murmur, so I’m thrilled that she’s still going strong, especially since her mother died at 11.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:07:44 +0000

Bella’s 13? Congratulations!!!!

By: Anne T

Anne T — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:19:53 +0000

While Darcy’s story can bring tears to anyone’s eyes, an early diagnosis of a heart murmur is critical! My oldest girl (11) was diagnosed with a murmur nearly 2 years ago, and is doing fine. The murmur has not progressed thanks to my regular vet who heard it, and my cardiologist who has my dog on fish oil caps and Co Enzyme Q 10. The murmur has not changed since then ( knock on wood), more stringent meds are not necessary and she lives a healthy, normal, active life.
Good for Canyon Animal Hospital and your cavalier group for putting on this worthwhile event/clinic/party!