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   Hi family. I'm just back from the vets. Chris is out, and I'm trying to take in everything they've just told me.

   Harry has severe, advanced heart disease. Because it's currently being complicated by his respiratory infection, they can't yet say if he's in heart failure, but the x-ray showed his heart is 50% bigger than it should be, and the scan showed his heart muscle walls are measuring 8.5mm in places (under 6mm is normal, over 8mm is serious).

   I have to monitor his breathing over the next few days, dose him with the diuretics they've given me and some tablets that will help regulate the blood flow in his heart. He has a follow up appointment next week, when, if the fluid has reduced enough, they'll start him on beta-blockers. Assuming we get through all this, they'll repeat heart scans every three months. Worse case scenario is we might not even still have him in three months...

   I think Chris and I need some hugs, and can Harry have all your prayers and white light, and a few gentle scritches?

   Posted 10 months ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #

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   You got it MCW!! [[[[[[MCW,Chris & Harry]]]]] <ear nuzzles and gentle scratches to Henry>

   Posted 10 months ago by Buttercup #

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   Oh no, MCW, this is such sad news!!!
   I'm keeping poor sweet Harry in my thoughts and prayers, as well as Chris and yourself. ((((MCW)))

   Posted 10 months ago by GreatDane #

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   Oh no..
   Hugs, prayers and white light to you, Chris and Harry. Extra gentle scritches to dear Harry and smooches too. (((MCW, Chris and Harry))

   Posted 10 months ago by cricketsmama #

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   {{{MCW, Chris and Harry}}}

   Posted 10 months ago by JoanfromNewJersey #

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   Oh no, how sad!! I know how much you love him in the short time he has been with you! I'm sending hugs and prayers to you all.

   Posted 10 months ago by katthays #

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   MCW, you and Chris and Harry have my best wishes for a best case outcome. Hang in there!

   Posted 10 months ago by anncetera2 #

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   Oh I'm so sorry! Big hugs all around and keeping everything crossed for you all.

   Posted 10 months ago by linda #

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   Prayers for you all

   Posted 10 months ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Sending TLC/Prayers/Hugs for Harry!

    Posted 10 months ago by jeankit #

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    Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this! Lots of prayers for Harry, and for you and Chris as well. Isn't it wonderful that even if his life is short, he got to have a loving home and family? You were certainly meant to find this boy and give him a happy life.

    Posted 10 months ago by NNGM #

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    Gentle scritches to Harry.

    Posted 10 months ago by Buttercup #

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    MCW...I'm so sorry for this dreadful news. Sending Love & Healing Prayers for Harry. I hope the vet can solve Harry's problems w/treatment. In the meantime...Hug & Love him as much as you can!

    Posted 10 months ago by feral #

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    Oh Dear Harry! Many hugs, scritches, belly rubs, and kisses to you. Hugs to your mum and dad too! Hang in there baby, you have a great home now! (((MCW, Chris and Harry!)))

    Posted 10 months ago by mollycat71 #

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    MCW, you got everything you need, sweetheart, coming at you and the whole family in big bundles from Lisa, Misty and CJ. Hugs, Kisses and Prayers by the dozens.

    Posted 10 months ago by lisaeylau #

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    Hugs and all things good for you little Harry, hang in there bud! Hugs to all of you MCW.

    Posted 10 months ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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    Hugs and prayers and white light for healing to Harry and all his family.

    Posted 10 months ago by GizzysAuntie #

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    *says a prayer for Harry ... sends hugs to MCW and Chris*

    Posted 10 months ago by owlwatcher_974 #

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    White light and chin scritches to Harry; strength to MCW and Chris; inspiration to the vet who may find a great new med for Harry.

    Posted 10 months ago by CheetahBoysmommy #

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    Oh MCW, Harry is with the very best person to see him through this! My prayers are with all of you. I hope the meds are able to help him.

    Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to thy
    never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come,
    knowing that thou art doing for them better things than we
    can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    Posted 10 months ago by SoxsMom #

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    OHHH, poor Harry. I will send lots of prayers and white light for him!!!!
    I hope the diruetics help with the load on his heart and that he can maintain well

    Posted 10 months ago by TheKnittingNinja #

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    MCW, I'm so sorry, this is heartbreaking news. You have only just met and fallen in love with this beautiful kitty. Poor Harry. I'm so glad he has a loving family to look after him in this. Sending continuous pulsing waves of white light and healing energy to help Harry and many, many {{{HUGS}}} to you and Chris.

    Posted 10 months ago by jcat #

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    MCW, Harry was meant to be your kitty for all the love he would receive. Sending hugs for all of you.

    Posted 10 months ago by Moonshadow_NZ #

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    {{MCW}} {{Harry}} I am so sorry to hear this. Healing white light and prayers going across the pond.

    Posted 10 months ago by SammyandOliversmama #

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    Thank you so much everyone, your kind words and prayers mean an awful lot :o)

    Just to let you all know my laptop seems to have given up the ghost, so until I can get it looked at, my time on Kitten will be a bit limited - I'll try and post at least once a day from work, and get on in the evenings when I can (have a pc in the loftroom, but it's not as handy as the lappy!)

    Posted 10 months ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #

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    How is Harry doing today? I suppose it is too soon to see a big turn around. I told Andi and she was so worried about you. First you were sick and now this. I believe the word unfair and a few others were uttered. Know that she sends her prayers too.

    Posted 10 months ago by SoxsMom #

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    MCW, so aorry to hear about Harry's condition... You shouldn't give up hope... My mom lived with this condition (human version, obviously) for many years... The new meds are wonderful. Gentle hugs to you, and of course, gentleman Harry!

    Posted 10 months ago by nawlins catmom #

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    Sending love, hugs and scritches to all of you. Hang in there Harry! You have such a loving family now-they will care for you.

    Posted 10 months ago by rainingwolf #

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    MCW so so sorry to hear this. so glad you found him tho, as NNGM says, if he has a short life at least its a happy one with you and he won't be alone. have tears in my eyes for you honey.xx

    Posted 10 months ago by Pika #

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    Honey, I am so sorry -- prayers and hugs are coming your way!

    Posted 10 months ago by Emma #

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