[FH] Aspirin

Hi,

I wrote about Gina and she is doing better on lasix got second opinion from a vet just blood pressure and to make sure I am doing all possible....

Aspirin therapy was suggested...I am aware of the fact that it can only be given once every 72 hours but given the shape of Gina's heart I need to know:

1. She is on Fortekor, Atenolol, lasix .5 (40mg) once a day and weaning off over time to see about how she is after..her lungs are clear...

2. Aspirin will reduce the risk of heart attack.

I forgot to ask can Aspirin be started as a full pill (.81) or 1/2 to start. I understand the importance of 72 hours between because it stay in system and risks.

Question: Although I know what her condition is ie Aspirin isn't a guarantee of reducing inflammation or heart attack but can help, can it be given before eating, does it matter that she is on FOrtekr, Atenolol, lasix and especially...can it be started as the full dose? ie 1 tablet the literature he gave me didn't list anything and he told me it would be good idea to use aspirin as a possible preventative for heart attack..I realize the 72 hour rule would apple even if it was a half dose..

Thanks

----- Original Message ----
From: s_thelma <s_thelma@yahoo.com>
To: feline-heart@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 8, 2008 8:24:07 PM
Subject: [FH] Re: Atenolol

WOW what a deal!

My cat started on it today but it cost me $54 for a two month

compounded supply in liquid form.

--- In feline-heart@ yahoogroups. com, "Stacey" <smcmichael1976@ ...>

wrote:

>

> To all:

>

> My cat has to take Atenolol twice a day and it can get expensive.

>

> I wanted you guys to know that its on the $4 precription list at Wal-

> Mart and they honored it at $4.

>

> Stacey

>

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