Chester Update-Dilated Cardio Myopathy, 18 months later.
Has been awhile since I have posted an update on Chester's condition. Well happy to say he is still going strong. He was diagnosed with DCM in November of 04. The Vet gave him a few months to live. Well it is a year and a half later and he is still with us. Outwardly he looks healthy. Weight is good and he has energy. He still enjoys his walks and car rides. The Vet and the Cardiologist are amazed at how good he looks and how well he has been doing on the medication. His heart has continued to enlarge but at a greatly reduced rate. We know it is a matter of time before he looses this battle, but we are gratefull for the time and the quality of life that he has had. Also would like to introduce the newest member of the family Cooper. Cooper is a 6 month old OES. We were concerned how a puppy might affect Chester given his condition but we decided to take Cooper from a friend of a friend who was going to give him up for adoption. The kids were allergic. We have had Copper for almost 2 month. Chester and Cooper are getting along great. Tony and Kathy |
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What a lovely update! I am so happy to hear the good news. I would love to see some pictures.  |
It's amazing how love can beat the odds 
I hope Chester continues to remain healthy and happy. Best wishes to him. May he live to be an old man! Congrats on your new addition. Even more of a reason for Chester to live. That's wonderful how well they get along. |
| Oh, what great news on Chester!:go: I remember his story vividly. How old is he now?
And congrats on adopting Cooper! But we need pictures!!! |
| What a happy update! Please please post pictures soon! |
| Give Chester a rub for me, behind the right ear please!
Awww what the heck, give one to Cooper, too! |
| That's great news! Thank you so much for the update. I'm so glad to hear that Chester is thriving under your loving care. Having a new brother, Cooper, has got to be good for him, too. Please post some pictures! |
| I'm so glad Chester is doing much better than expected. What a wonderful gift.
And congratulations on your new addition! Yes! We want pictures |
| WooHoo Chester!!!! Great news! |
| Wow! I remember Chester's story and was afraid you didn't post because it was sad news. I'm so happy for both of you I agree that adding a playmate can reap huge benefits, keep it up Chester! |
| good morning all,
Chester turned 8 on 4/18. Ron I gave them both a rub as requested, they say thanks. I am going to try to post some pictures tonight. Thanks, Tony and Kathy |
| Glad to hear Chester is doing so well on the medication, hopefully it helps him have many more years with you
Also, congrats on Cooper! Pics please! |
| Hi All,
Some pictures of the boy's. 
Tony and Kathy |
| What beautiful boys you have! |
They are just beautiful!!  And wow! Look at the size difference in Cooper between the 3rd and 4th pictures!! Thanks SO much for sharing! |
| BEAUTIFUL, JUST BEAUTIFUL! It's amazing how quickly they grow |
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