Lizzy
biography
Lizzy / Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
DOB 04/06/17
13lbs
Spayed / Microchipped
UTD on vaccinations
Heartworm / Flea Preventative
Health Issues/Special Needs:
Heart Murmur / DCM
Daily Medication for heart condition
Must have a cardiologist
We don't know much about Lizzy's past but best we can determine, she came from a past life of commercial breeding. Thankfully, she is a love bug and is not timid like most are. At Lizzy's intake vet appointment, the vet heard a significant heart murmur. Because of this, we got her seen with the cardiology team at U of I. She was diagnosed with Nutritional Secondary Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). DCM is not common for the cavalier breed. Her valves look good & there is trivial evidence of tricuspid regurgitation. The concern is with some heart enlargement, so we have started her on a high-quality diet that could slowly reverse this condition.
Because of Lizzy's heart condition, she will need to be seen by a licensed cardiologist going forward for rechecks and have an echo completed. These visits cost anywhere from $400 to $800. She is currently being seen every 6 months but could increase. Your local vet is not the same as a cardiologist and they cannot perform these tests. If you don't already have a cardiologist, do the research to see where the closest one is to you and ensure you can make the drive should they be far away. You will be required to provide us the name of the cardiologist you would use when you apply. She is on one medication called Pimobendan which she will remain on this for the rest of her life.
The other thing our vet noted at her initial vet exam, were how bad her teeth were. She only had 13 teeth but unfortunately, they were bad and all had to be pulled. Good news, Lizzy is in no more mouth pain and you will not need to pay for any more dentals.
Lizzy is very happy in her foster home. Since Lizzy has been in foster care for 2 years, we decided it was not fair to her to think about moving her anymore. She will remain with her foster and we will continue to pay for her medical condition.
You can help by sponsoring Lizzy.
Here are her monthly expenses.
Heartworm Preventative - Sentinel - $8.50
Food: Dr. Harvey's Paradigm & Oma's raw Beef and Turkey - $130.00
Meds: Pimobendan - $19.56
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