Duncan's Check Up

This week Duncan has had to have his annual review for his heart condition that he suffers from. He has "Wolfe Parkinson's White Syndrome" and luckily we found out just after  his first birthday that he had a problem with his heart - which meant he could be treated quickly. We discovered his condition , when he had a spate of collapsing over a fortnight. At first everybody thought he had a virus and then one night he was sitting on my knee and his heart was pounding at nearly 280 beats per minute. Thanks to a quick potential diagnosis from our own Alder Veterinary Hospital  in Liverpool  (the young vet on call was amazing and luckily she had studied with people that could help and suspected after all night monitoring of him what was potentially causing the fast heart rate)
He was referred to a fabulous cardiologist called Simon Swift at the North West Surgeons  in Frodham. It is a bit like a hospital for dogs/cats that need more care than his normal vet, (who are also great) can give two times a year

This is him after we brought him home - (picture was taken with my I Phone so not good quality)

He has had a 24 hr tape attached to measure his activity. Today he had bloods, ECG, Echocardiogram, the works done. The one lesson I can take from this to share with other dog owners is that that Pet Insurance is invaluable to have - without it I am not sure how we could afford his treatment and care.

You can read more about Wolfe Parkinson's White here Wolfe Parkinsons and Labradors. At the moment Duncan is ok on his medication which is good but the operation described is an option.

On a final note I love how Simon and the nurses bandaged up his tape in a blue bandage to keep him in with his love of Everton xx