I don't think ultrasounds are painful at all, it is not an invasive proceedure in any way.

I'm not familiar with heartworms in cats, although I've heard of it, it's rare in this area.  Maybe ask your vet for more information on these things.  Is your vet open to discusssing these things with you?  He/she really should be.

Here's the number for Veterinary Financing, I believe it's for people throughout Canada.  I'm not sure of your location, though, but if you're in the States there is sure to be something similar.

1-888-689-9876

Again, sorry you're having so much trouble with Bernie.

Lynne

"Life's tough, but I'm tougher!"
-Marion Ryan

--- On Wed, 5/14/08, rainow14 <rainow14@...> wrote:

From: rainow14 <rainow14@...>
Subject: [northpetloss] about burnie
To: northpetloss@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 5:07 AM

Hey

We went back on monday and the vet wants to an ultrasound once he
feeling better. They think he has cardiomyopathy. The also think he
could have heart worms. has anyone in this group ever dealt with this ?
does the ultrasound say much ?? does the meds really work ?? is any of
it painful for him??

Ash