Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs | Everything You NEED To Know | Veterinarian Explains | Dogtor Pete
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- No matter what your dog’s size is, he has a big heart. And although I am, in general, referring to the metaphorical sense of the word, some dogs actually do have a big heart which unfortunately can be detrimental to their health if not addressed early enough.
So make sure to watch this video as I’ll be explaining exactly what congestive heart failure in dogs is as well as what the causes, clinical signs, diagnoses, treatment and prevention methods are so that you can better equip yourself to buy some extra, high-quality time with your loyal companion.
Vigilant lifestyle management and proper home care may help extend your dog’s chances of survival from months to many years. And again, the sooner the condition can be identified and treatment is started, the better the chances of extending your dog’s life.
Thank you for watching this video. Let me know down in the comments if you ever had a dog that suffered from congestive heart failure and what you and your vet did to help him?
Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 How the heart normally functions
01:58 Left vs Right heart failure
03:51 Causes of congestive heart failure in dogs
04:42 Clinical signs of congestive heart failure in dogs
05:44 Diagnosis of congestive heart failure in dogs
07:05 Treatment of congestive heart failure in dogs
09:35 Prevention of congestive heart failure in dogs
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My dog was diagnosed with heart failure at 13 years old. Vet prescribed pimobendan and steroids which she had a horrid reaction to. I took her back and demanded another blood test, whereby it was then determined that in addition to her heart failure, she now had liver damage, which was caused by the meds. The vet basically told me good luck and that she did not have long again. After doing my own research, I took her off kibble and started cooking my own food (meat, veggies etc. With added supplements) and began adding hawthorn berry to her feeding regime as well as liv-52. Her coughs almost completely subsided within a month and her liver has improved drastically. She is now almost 17 now and shows no sings of slowing down. Point is, do your research, there are lots of beneficial, natural alternatives out there that vets do not recommend.
Hi very nice what about furosamide for fliud retenction
@@victorm6176 hi, we do not have an issue with fluid retention. I think it Is because she was diagnosed sort of early on and i immediately started her on the hawthorn. Fingers crossed she doesn't develop it anytime soon.
I wish I knew about this before. My dog was prescribed pimobenden and did fine on that for 6 months while prpgressively worsening. Then after adding the cough suppressant she declined rapidly and the vet tells me that this new medication couldn’t be the cause. I’m gonna try this. Idk how much time I have left though.
Img thats great am in the same boat the meds are not working hes coughing all day but he looks good idk its weird what kind of food and stuff helped him ill try anything at this point glad your dog is doing good what kind is it
@@michaelbarbarino1581 apart from the hawthorn berry and liv-52 capsules, I've since switched her to a balanced, raw diet. She's been doing great on that and I haven't heard her cough in months. She is a lab mix. Hope your guy feels better.
My 13 year old Chihuahua died of congestive heart failure a few hours ago, by the time we realized something was off about her she was having trouble breathing then foam came out of her nose and her tongue turned blue ish. We rushed to the vet but she died in my arms before we could get there. She lived a long time and now I'm just sitting on my chair because I would always play with her but I can't anymore. It feels so much different without her, she came a long way from an aggressive dog to a loving sweet heart.
I'm saddened to hear this. Breaks my heart. My Yorkie was diagnosed with CHF today. I'm just reading comments to see how everyone else's experience is. I'm sincerely sorry about your fur baby!
Im so sorry you had to go through this, it’s never easy….I’m laying in bed with our chihuahua, she’s leaving this world its 3:18 am I know she isn’t going to make it through the night, I don’t even have my rent money, the vet wanted $300 to put her down, I was going to take her to a clinic or the animal shelter but of course it’s the weekend holiday, everyone’s closed in my small town…she’s suffering, I hate myself for being financially unstable 😢
Oh gosh, sorry to hear that. My 9yo boy chihuahuha died yesterday very similar circumstance, but was on a diuretic. It's absolutely heartbreaking.
@@DjKayD I’m so sorry you have to feel this pain too… I know animals are here to teach us to live in the moment… please keep your heart and home open for another fur baby to love 🙏🪽
Our 15 yo chihuahua going through this now. Very sad and stressful.
My dachshund has CHF. His heart is massive. It’s. 5/6 on a scale. Had his EKG & bloodwork and X-rays done today at the vet & was put on a medicine until we get his results from the cardiologist, he’ll be 16 yrs old this December, he’s lived such a grand life, so when he does cross the rainbow bridge I’ll know he had a full & wondrous life.
Wow, my yorkie has had worsening symptoms for years and progressed exactly how you explained it; vet just gave her an all clear, she passed 3 weeks later - nobody seems to do their job these days, just collect payment - Thank You, my mind is at ease knowing more than likely why she expired. Heart broken but educated in Florida
Exactly
Is so frustrating.I’m like soo annoyed right.sorry for your loss.
Same, the vet i showed who was an experienced doctor for the zoo said it was just an allergy
Our 13 year old Maltese had a heart murmur for a couple years, and just recently developed a cough that was misdiagnosed as Kennel Cough by the vet. About a month later the little guy passed away overnight, leaving us wondering why he down-spiralled so quickly. This video was extremely helpful in helping us understand better what happened to him.
Hey Sammy. I am really sorry to hear about your loss. Coughing unfortunately has so many different possible causes, and Kennel cough is the most common cause, so it is not always easy to pinpoint the correct cause directly from the get go, hence why we usually start with the most probably and then work our way up. I am glad this video made it a bit easier to understand what your pet went through. My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Bad vet
@@DogtorPete they should have taken a chest X-ray, that’s how they saw the enlarged heart and fluid in the chest, I’m sorry for your loss, we are playing it day by day, minute, by minute.
Same with my little guy except I diagnosed him with kennel cough because I had him groomed at a pet store. I killed him waiting for kennel cough to heal.
@@DogtorPete a chest xray and full blood workup and a ProBNP to start would have been the first thing ANY vet should do. NO VET should brush it off as kennel cough. Your excuse is not acceptable.
I have a 14 year old dog diagnosed with CHF, she's on Pimobendan and Furosemide. It's now two months after diagnosis. I think we don't have much time left. Keep strong everyone.
My pup turned 14 years old today. He was diagnosed with CHF last September, after being diagnosed with Mitral Heart Valve disease 4 years ago. He's also on same meds as yours, plus Cardalis. 3 times a day. I can see his end coming his way slowly but surely. It's devastating. Sending good spirits your way.
My baby was diagnosed at 8.5 yrs with Mitral Valve disease and put on pimobendan and sildenafil. They later added furosemide and enalapril. He lived till 12 yrs old and passed a month ago 😢
My dog 12yo is also prescribed with Pimobendan. May I ask if this will be a daily maintainance because it is expensive?
@@nezisgarden yes, it is daily maintenance
@@nezisgardenyes my dear my doctor too prescribed till the dog alive this will continue....
My seventh-month old girl Bean was just diagnosed with heart disease through a blood test a couple hours ago. We rescued her and her brother as little puppies from the streets of Beijing. Our boy is super active and loves to run around; however, our little girl doesn't like to walk and gets tired more quickly. Bean was always the weakest and most anxious in the litter of four (the other two were adopted out). We're still living in China, and unfortunately, don't have access to advanced veterinary care. I don't even know what kind of heart disease she has. Our vet said it must be congenital since she's so young. The doctor gave us some medicine. I'm glad we discovered this now and just hope she can live a long life.
My dog just turned 15. She started coughing a month ago. I just got her to the vet today. She developed a heart murmur I was told. I’ve been trying to control her cough with organic honey and bone broth. She’s 22 lbs , but they say she should be about 20 lbs. I’m sick about this. She goes back tomorrow morning for further testing😢, vet said she could be treated with diet and medication, I have a wellness plan , it doesn’t cover this kinda of thing. I owe my baby my life and will do everything I can for her. Thanks for the great video ❤
The exact same thing happened with my 17 year old Cairn Terrier. Towards the end of last year, he started to have coughing fits. I took him to the vet and they diagnosed him with a heart murmur. He's on several medications which is actually helping. He no longer coughs and the heart murmur is now down to about a 4.5/6, they said.
Any rare chances can happen to a puppy as well and can't do nothing about. My 6 week puppy died last night on my mom arms. We named him max and he was screaming in pain slowly because he knows he's gonna pass away from feeling the pain. He saw his last mother and brother one last time and right after he died... 😭 . I hate this enlarged heart cardiomyopathy problems! Rest in peace angel. You're up there and not suffering the pain no more.
My 14-yr-old chihuahua/jack russell started coughing last Oct/Nov. I took him to the vet because I thought he had heartworm. Diagnosis was congestive heart failure. The vet said his heart sounded like a washing machine. He gave me a couple of medicines, and I went back the next week. Saw the doctor I had seen off and on over the last 21 years for our pets. He said he thought treatment was worth it for my dog, though his condition was advanced. I took Scooter back every couple weeks as the doctor checked him and tweeked his meds. It's now June 1. He has "died" (He passes out more often now) in the last 3 weeks. He even defecates and urinates during these episodes. I've cried and said good-bye three of those times. But then he gets back up after about 5 minutes and within 15 minutes, he's happy and acting totally normal. Today, my husband and I were really watching his breathing while he was lying down. His mouth was not open, but his chest made it look like he was working hard to breathe. He takes 4 medicines twice a day, including the Pimobendan and Enalapril you mentioned. I don't know what to do because we have an out of town wedding this weekend, and we need to board him and his "brother" (13-yr-old chihuahua/poodle). Our boarder said she would give him his meds. I just hate to leave him! :-( and I can't take him to the hotel, etc. He is very familiar, at least, with our boarder...
Ah I'm sorry to hear about your doggo. Heart failure can become difficult to control when it becomes advanced and I can imagine how hard it must be for you guys to go through these episodes where the doggo seems like he passed away. But it sounds like you and your vet is doing an excellent job in supporting him with the appropriate medication. Best of luck! I really hope that you manage to still get to spend lots of good quality time with your pet. :)
My 12 year old pomchie had been diagnosed with severe, advanced heart failure.
She apparently must’ve had it for about a year. I hate myself for dismissing all the symptoms. I thought she was just coughing because of allergies, and that she was just getting “fat”(swollen belly) because she ate too much (she was such a glutton.)
We took her to the vet after she had suddenly gotten a very hard, swollen belly, pooped and peed on herself, a non-stop cough, and she wouldn’t stand on her own. We were told the best thing for her was to put her to rest.
We had her put down on March 2, 2023, 2:50 AM.
I miss her. I never realized how empty it would feel without her. I wish I had spent more time with her before we had her put to sleep, but I was too filled with grief to give her the love that she deserved before and during her final hours.
We buried her.
I wish I had noticed the symptoms and started treating her as soon as was possible.
I’m so sorry. This made me cry. 😢! We never feel like we’re doing enough! I’m trying my best. I waited 2 months to take my baby to the vet. I tried my own medicine, honey and bone broth. ! My Sophie ❤ I want her to live forever! I hate that things just come on to them. 😢😢
My 17 yr old dog has CHF. She pants at night but only coughs when facing down hill. She refuses to take her furosimide (sp) without biting me and hiding it in her food makes her refuse to eat it. Also, if she takes her meds, she pees all over the house. She also has dementia. In a way it's unfortunate almost that she seems to really still enjoy life during the day so I hesitate putting her down. I just wanted to say it to someone. It's such a hard thing. I love her so.
I’m worried my dog will do the same thing. I’m torn between just putting her down or having her go though all the side effects of the medicine.
@@oneANGRYelf be patient and give the med With syringe droper on the food just find the way to do so disolve the tablest on very little water and use the droper and give it into the mouth.
Hi Mimi, I’m sorry to hear this. My dog is 17 years old and she also has dementia, she eats well and takes her medication, but she still has trouble breathing and sometimes she faints 😢 but I also refuse to put her down, even though she is not getting any better.
@@cindyalcala8412 Thank you for sharing with me. I put my little sweetie down in April and although I am aching for her, she is not suffering any more. I realized that my desire to keep her was not a kindness to her. It was my own selfishness. My heart is almost open to adopting an old lady again. I hope you find peace in letting go.
I just lost my 5 year dog, he had an heart attack all of a sudden, there were no signs , just once i found him breathing differently and then he was fine didn't see him ever again breathing differently, he was barking his lungs out on someone when it happened and he was fine within 2-3 mins , he was healthy af always active never showed any alarming signs , he was a rescue dog, he was reactive and very sensitive emotionally, he was always so loving and friendly and a handsome boy 💔
I think some dogs are more prone to things as they stress more and are more sensitive. It's hard to know whats going on inside a dogs body, i know before my 9y chi's breathing issue, he was absolutely in perfect health, looked about 2 with soft puppy like hair. Still was as lively as he ever was so it was all very sudden.
same as what happen to my 5 yr old dog yesterday ' in a minutes we lost him.. 😢
Same here i just lost my baby boy within minutes of him breathing very adnormally and he was just in and out of the vet 15 days prior
He was also 5 years old
My dog was diagnosed with CHF yesterday by a vet when he went into respiratory distress. This video was so helpful. Thank you!
My dog past away today due to congestive heart failure sadly. Was a fighter spiritually, but her body couldn't keep up.
How’s your dog doing now?
Going thru the exact same thing literally right now :(
@@xBlayze same atm taking him to cardiologist today hopefully my boy will bounce back he’s only 1 year old😞
How is your dog now?
My dog has always been one to eat grass and vomit. She's had some issues with weight as a middle aged dog. But lost some as well. She's always been active and playful. I have noticed Suttle changes but just thought it was due to her getting old. She's had coughs and such as a puppy. Usually associated with allergies.
Two days ago however I noticed she was slower than usual didn't seem very excited. Then a couple hours later found her laying in the floor and had peed on herself. And laid in it. I let the other two dogs go outside while I talked to her got her to slowly stand up. Then carried her to get a quick bath. And wrapped her up to keep her warm . And cuddle her. She was breathing different than normal. So I took her to the vet. She had fluid in her lungs and enlarged heart. They did tests and said she's in heart failure . They kept her over night. She's doing much better today. She's now on 3 meds. Furosemide, benazepril, and pimobendan. She's almost 8 year old dachshund mix .
Trying to learn everything I can to help her have the best life and as healthy and happy as possible for as long as she can.
My dog is a dachshund too she has congestive heart failure too and a heart murmur. Sorry about your dog
How long has your dog been with heart failure?
Great video - thank you!
Thank you.
Thank you so much for this amazing video :)
I'm in so much pain right now my Chihuahua of 10 yrs passed away from this terrible disease this morning my heart is broken💔😭💔💔💔💔😭😭 the pain is indescribable He passed away having us next to him at all times telling him we love him ,so I tell you this as soon as your baby gets diagnose love them extra spend extra time with them kiss them extra.Take alot of pictures I see him someday again happy and disease free 💔
I’m so sorry for your loss. He is with you in spirit and will wait for you.
I’m really sorry for you loss, I’m crying reading this, my chihuahua is 17 years old and not doing well, she needs us for everything, but I refuse to put her down.
I am so so sorry for your loss. I am crying as I just experienced this a couple of weeks ago with my dog. My heart is broken. I am absolutely devastated…
Sorry for your loss, Mine just passed away yesterday. When was your dog diagnosed with CHF and how long after diagnosis did he pass away?
Great video
Thank you sir. Now I understand
Your awesome! ❤ & very smart. Thank you
This dude is a real one.
Thanks! Very helpful!
Quite useful information
Thank you sir
brilliant..keep informing
Thanks for watching Muhammad. :)
I like your explanation thanks!!!!
You are welcome Joel! :)
Yes.
Thank dr. For your knowledge
Thank you very much for this Free info. My veterinarian has never exray or anything. Im going somewhere else. He did prescribe vetmedin, enalapril, and salix, and told me to play with it til i get it right. That is why i found you i didn't have a clue. THANK YOU!! MAY GOD MAKE YOU TO PROSPER. YOU ARE AWESOME!❤❤❤❤
Thank you for the video, very informative.
Thank you for this video! My 14 yo shihtzu was just diagnosed with this and it gave me peace knowing more about what was happening ❤️
Thanks Doc Pete, extremely valuable. Both our little guys (Toy Poodle/Shitzu/Yorkshire Terrier) have been unfortunately been detected with CHF. The female sibling was diagnosed 15 months ago with LHF and since then has been on a prescription of Vetmedin and Enalapril. She responded well and has been doing well. Her brother unfortunately had to be hospitalized last week with a similar issue. This despite regular echocardiograms and one as recently as one month ago. He had a heart murmur of 3/6 and at that point medication was not recommended. He has responded to a prescription of vetmedin, lasix and enalapril and we are trying to stay positive. Both are very active despite their advanced age (17+ years). We have them on a low protein senior diet but it is getting harder to get them to eat, despite several toppers etc. They will eat if I cook them some beef mince and stew it with carrots, beans and broccoli. I also add some water and flour to bind the food. No salt. Is this a safe and sufficient diet? Is it too high in proteins? Do they need some Sodium? What would be considered the best diet for them? Many thanks
Hello Doctor. Thank you for the amazing information regarding Congestive Heart Failure in Dog. You are a great veterinary and an awesome human being. God Bless you
Thank you SO much. Very clear and informative. And I could listen to that accent all day long!
Thanks Anna! :)
We have a chi-wiener (dachshund mix) who just turned 15. He does not reflect his age and most vets are surprised of his active personality.
He was diagnosed with a collapsed trachea and heart murmur about 18 mos ago during During a physical. Maybe 8 months ago, he occasionally started coughing/hacking and trying to cough something up. This weekend had 1st CHF episode.responded well to O2 chamber but ER admitted to over-dosing the lasix. Moved to cardio/kidney hospital with acute kidney damage. 4 days in trying to balance kidney hydration & avoid fluid in heart. Looking for additional QT at home before the inevitable. Son completes service and home in two weeks. Make everyday count bc life happens fast.
Great video and thank you for the indepth analysis. Our 11 year old maltese was recently diagnosed with a heart murmur and prescribed Vetmedin. He was seen by a Cardiologist that prescribed this treatment. The first few months he seemed perfectly fine. Earlier this week he suddenly became extremely lethargic. We rushed back to the Vet who took an x-Ray and said that he's starting to show some fluid in his chest. They prescribed medicine to help with the fluid and naseau medicine. We worried sick and hope that we caught this early enough to help him!
Thank you so much for the video. Now I understand CHF so much more. This is the best video I have found to help me understand what my dog is going through and if I am doing all I can for her.
Thank you for watching Carol. It does help a lot when we understand what our pets are going through in order to know how we can help them. Best of luck with your doggo! :)
My buddy is ill.
He's a little old, 12 years old now almost 13, he's been in the family since I was in junior high school....
He has been restless for a few months now and has had breathing problems and what seemed to be a brief collapse.
I took him to the vet for a routine checkup and he confirmed a strong heart murmur, as well as possible entherite or colon cancer... He said that the main problem is the second that the heart can wait and scheduled an x-ray and ecg for next month...but for the agitation I forgot to tell him about the episode in which he had a fainting spell...
I read that dogs affected by CHF (congestive heart failure) have very low life expectancy max 6 months 1 year ...
Besides the possible tumor...
I'm very afraid of losing him, it's funny that at the beginning I hated him, I didn't want him, then he broke into my heart, with those beady eyes and the big nose, so cheerful and hyperactive, he jumped around like a kangaroo, he did so many pranks when he was young... I'm almost addicted to him, he's the only real friend, a part of my soul... I regret having neglected him several years ago, too busy with teenage dramas.
How do you handle loss? I'm not capable, I hate even more the fact that in time I will forget him... as if he never existed. The house will be so cold and empty...and I'll get used to it like nothing happened.
Trust me. You’ll never get used to it. To love is to lose and the love we lose haunts us forever in some weird way. Even if you do find a new normal (which is what you must do in order to survive). I know that even though time will make it seem different, the part in my heart that is my dogs will always be Hers even if it feels differently over time. I’m so sorry for your situation.
You will never forget him ❤️. It's like a family member. You love them forever 💙
@@angelicadaley hope the best for you
You wont forget him ever. I still think about my dog from 30 years ago
My first cat passed away in 2011, and I can confirm that the pain is healed. So I don't agree, eventually you will get on.
Thank u so much for sharing.. Godbless🎉
My sweet baby Bentley was diagnosed in 2019 with mitral valve disease and placed on pimobendan and sildenafil . Eventually they put him on enalapril and spironalactone also. He went in and out of CHF… I Doubled up on his furosemide when I heard the gurgling in his breathing . That would get him out of CHF but eventually the meds couldn’t contain the disease I took him to ER for oxygen Chamber and IV of furosemide and got call at 3am that my best friend had gone into cardiac arrest😭
The saddest drive I ever made 3:14am. He made it to 12 yrs old in Nov 23…passed Jan 5,2024
Thank you for making this! My 10 year old Bo-Dach got diagnosed with CHF today and I am trying to educate myself. This helped a lot!
Hey Ashley. Thank you for watching. :) I'm glad you found it helpful.
How’s your dog doing now?
Holly, my King Charles Cavalier is currently experiencing this. She was doagnosed about 4 months ago because i noticed a cough. She was put on furosemide and Enalapril. She has a heart murmur and has a bulging belly that has gotten worse. I think her meds may need adjusted. I am taking her back to the vet tomorrow because she's worrying me. Occasionally I find coughed up phlegm. She is my best friend and i can't bear the thought of losing her. This video was very thorough and informative and reinforced my need to take her back to the vet asap. Thank you for the video!
Hi I hope your furby is OK
Thank you. My Pekingese had CHF 😢
My baby girl was diagnosed with heart failure after she suffered for three weeks. I kept telling my vet she can't breathe but they kept telling me she has diabetes as her sugar count was high. They put her on insulin told me she needs to lose weight. She never coughed but was panting ALL the time. They did x-rays and said her heart was beating rapidly they put her on blood pressure tablets but she just got worse. She was only 7 years old. She passed away on Saturday. She was my life.
Same here,my dogs heart was beating rapidly before he passed away… vet prescribed pimobendan but he was got worse…. He died on nov 30… im in deep pain 🥹
So sorry for the loss of your beloved sidekick. Thoughts are with you
Thank you this information was very helpful. Please could you give advice what best to feed your dog as my pet has gone off his food .his meds are pimobenddan and frusemide.his only been on these meds for 10 days.
I have a Jack Russell that I literally rescued from an abusive owner. She was 4 when I picked her up. She started that honking sound and my Vet took X-rays twice in 4 months. It progressed to an enlarged heart with pressure on her trachea. She mostly pants now but they’re high energy dogs so it’s hard trying to keep her calm.
It’s been a little over a year since she was diagnosed.
She’s costing me a fortune but like most of us, they’re worth it. I haven’t taken her to a cardiologist because of the cost. So she’s comfortable on medications and doing the best we can. Thanks for this information 💓
My Vet said she listened really well and no murmur
Thanks for the tip. I just got back from the vet today and the vet told me it could be my dog‘s congestive heart failure because she has a heart murmur and and instead of listening to the vet I told her it was her trachea but now watching your video I truly believe it’s heart congestive failure she has I want to thank you so much for sharing this video! It has open my eyes to other things. She’s right now very uncomfortable I don’t know how to help her the vet sent her home with antibiotics for her throat bc of me😔🥴🥴
My 10 year old Belgian Malinios a retired working dog was diagnosed this afternoon with CHF today which her heart is failing mines is breaking thank you so much for taking the time to make such an informative video.
Hey Christian. I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope your vet is able to buy a lot of precious time with appropriate heart medication! Best of luck for you and your doggo!
@@DogtorPete thank you for the well wishes.
Thank you for posting this informative video, I have a maltese shih tzu he's 11 years old was diagnosed with mitral heart disease last year he's on pimobendan, benazepril, spironolactone and furosemide he is being hospitalized again today due to lethargy and breathing more heavily he has accumulated fluid in his lungs again and we would need to increase his furosemide and pimobendan, he is a part of my life so would do anything to help him feel better, thanks again.
Hello! My dog is a Tibetan Spaniel, 10 and half years old. Three months ago he started to be treated with Vetmedin. Twice a day: 2.5mg in the morning and 1.25mg in the evening.
He is diagnosed with holosystolic noise V/VI left and IV/VI right in the region of the heart apex. Above lungs breathing noise is OK.
Ultrasound gave prolapse of septal cusp, color Dopler found hard regurgitation in the area of the mitral valve, and mild regurgitation in the area of the tricuspis valve.
Diagnose was mitral and tricuspical enocradiosis, and prolapse of the tricuspical valve.
He may be for hours OK and then has an episode of hard cough. The dog didn't stop coughing in these three monts. Otherwise, breating while sleeping 20 per minute.
He like to walk, he has a lot energy, we walk around 1, 1 and a half hour even, shorter walk a few times a day and after he pees he fells better.
He eats normalny, plays with his toys and we don't see any other changes in the behavior. Today after the pill he vomited two time a white foam.
Now, my question is is that dose of 2.5 + 1.5mg of Vetmedin too much for him? He weights 7.5kg (16.5 lbs). And when we can expect that cough to calm down?
This week he had two day with very little coughing, now he coughs again, the worst episodes are in the morning.
And does the change in weather bother him? Thank you very much.
My dog has symptoms of both chamber’s failure. Praying!
I have a Boston Terrier who was diagnosed with a heart murmur when he was 6 years old. I took him to a cardiologist right away and was prescribed Vetmedin right away and has been on it ever since. He just turned 15 and his heart has only progressed slightly.
Hi, I enjoyed you video a lot. It’s very educational. I have 7 months old Tibetan terrier with heart problems. I noticed him coughing around 5 months and brought him to the vet. Unfortunately in my small country there isn’t cardiologist, so the only tool to diagnose him was via x-ray. The heart is enlarged. He was prescribed with antibiotics( just in case) even though the lungs were clear and the white blood cells were in the normal range. After 10 days his coughing didn’t improve, but worsened and I noticed cyanosis of the gums and tongue. He was prescribed Vetmedin, Furosemide, and supplements( taurine, carnitine and q10, b complex) and special cardiac food. Now after 2weeks of this therapy, his situation is even worse. The coughing fits are more often and are triggered by emotional or physical stress. His ability to exercise( walk around the block) is low. He can’t play with other dogs because he is getting tired. And he is still just a puppy. Now I’m trying to find a way to take him abroad for proper diagnostic, but the Covid19 situation is not helping. My question is why the Vetmedin is not helping. Do you think that maybe there i defect in the septum, or maybe stenosis of the aorta? I know that the answer lies in proper ultrasound. I don’t know what to do right now to help him, until I can bring him abroad. Thank you!
How is your puppy now? Is he still alive? I'm so sorry. I also have a dog with chf. I'm devastated. I've just lost another dog to cancer. 😞🐕😢
I stumbled across your video while trying to educate myself on CHF since I received very vague explanations from my primary vet. Thank you for breaking this down in a way that's so easy to understand. My little one was diagnosed in August, stage B-2. Cardiologist in my area is scarce and nothing available until November. In the meantime, she was prescribed Vetmedin aka pimobendan. I've noticed she's coughing more often and wheezing quite a bit. Any suggestions until she can see the cardiologist? Thank you again for the great content.
Thank you for watching. I am glad the video helped a bit. :) Vetmedin is a really good drug to both help the heart having stronger contractions and to relax the peripheral blood vessels to lower the blood pressure. If the dog starts coughing, it could be an indication that there is fluid build up in the lungs which can be treated with Furosemide or Spironolactone. I would suggest taking him back to your primary vet to listen to the lungs and see if he/she can maybe prescribe additional meds until you can get to the cardiologist.
@@DogtorPete thank you for the recommendation! Stay well!
Hey doc. After being put on meds how long before appetite comes back? Thanks
Can you explain central cyanosis protocol in dogs...??
Thank you for the video really helped me understand better . But would really like to know what supplements can be given to my dog with MVD and is taking Vetmedin. Thank you
In September 2014, I adopted an 8 year old shih tzu with a stage 4 heart murmer/CHF who had been surrendered by her prior owner to be euthanized. Amy Elisabeth was an angel and her heart condition was effectively managed with medication and diet. Amy passed away in December 2017 from cancer, not CHF.
In January 2018, I adopted 3 year old shih tzu Oscar from a rescue organization. He had severe heartworms and other health issues. It took 2 years to get those conditions resolved before Oscar was neutered. When Oscar began exhibiting the same symptoms Amy had, I diagnosed he had a heart problem and immediately took him to the vet who confirmed my diagnosis. lol. I'm confident my vet and veterinary cardiologist will figure out the right medications and diet so that Oscar can have a long happy life.
CHF is managable.
Thank you so much for this comment! My dog is currently experiencing symptoms of congested heart and i am so hurt and scared
@@tommyhanvev how’s he/she doing currently going through that rn just found out my 1 year old has CHF
This comment helps me stay positive. Thank you! My 7 year old chihuahua mix recently diagnosed with CHF. We're super stress and depress. Vet recommend low sodium diet and avoid grain free but we just unsure what food would be good. Appreciate any advice/suggestions that you may have.
I’ve got a 12 year old mini schnauzer mix that is in the final stages of CHF. In the US at least regular vets seem to know nothing about the details of treatment and referred me to a canine cardiologist ($$$$). I’ve been treating my dog for a year under their guidance but she’s finally succumbing to the disease. Anyway, if you can afford it, take your dog to a specialist for this issue. It’s so sad that veterinary practice has turned into a big money making racket than reasonable care for animals here in the US.
My 10 year old chiweenie was just diagnosed with chf , he has started on 3 meds , lasix, pimobenden and another I don't remember the name of at the moment. He was coughing terribly, sometimes for several hours at a time, at first they thought kennel cough because it was going around here, but then he had a swollen belly and xray showed enlarged heart. He also has the crackling sound in his lungs. He goes back in 2 weeks for anoth e check up, hoping to get him better. He has a previous history of trauma and is a survivor of toxic epidermal necrosis, so he is a fighter.
I have an 11 year old Shih-Tzu (Dexter) he had Kennel Cough last year which put additional stress on his Heart. He was born with a slight heart murmur which has now turned to Heart Disease after all the coughing. He coughs now pretty much all the time and gets the odd hours rest here and there. He’s on vetmedin, Cardalis & furosemide. I also give him CBD Oil for dogs and a couple of other natural remedies. I’m going to try Hawthorne, if anyone has recommendations? He’s not really interested in food now, apart from sausages 😅😢which would normally only be a treat. My heart goes out to everyone in these comments, it’s so sad to see a loved one like this ❤️
Sausages often contain onion powder... Dogs can't eat that
Thank you for sharing. My dog only got 3 medicine vetmimdine and lasix I'm not sure if I spelled it right. And another one but I'll come back later to tell you cause I don't want to wake her. But now she coughing more. Especially after drinking water
My 11 yo chi mix had a level 3 heart murmur which the vet said was common and we can keep an eye on. Last Sunday night she started coughing and wheezing. I made an appointment online for the next morning, but didn’t take her to the ER. She settled down when it was time for bed, her wheezing seemed to subside. She passed away in the snuggled up next to me.
A few years ago another dog I had had similar symptoms which is how I knew, only the coughing and wheezing were much more severe. I took her to an ER, where they put her into a respiratory tent and she passed away the same day. I wasn’t there with her and the bill was close to 5K for just a few hours of treatment.
I have been struggling with guilt for not taking my dog to ER, but when I took my other dog to ER I also felt guilty for how she died. But at least my dog who died at home got to be comfortable at home when she passed.
The vets can't really do alot when they are that far gone tbh. I think the vets should be more proactive when doing checkups and inform owners alot earlier of the symptoms so it can be treated earlier before the damage to the heart is done and then they just sell you a load of pills.
@@DjKayD yeah I’m going to be more pushy at the vet in the future, if they say there are symptoms I’m going to insist in discussing treatment options earlier.
Thanks for the video it is very helpful. Just wondering on the recommendations on supplements. How much of each. IS the B vitamin and b complex, I'd imagine. Not sure how Taurine & Carnitine affect the heart and this condition. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you
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Hello and thank you for sharing this informative video. My chihuahua is a month shy of turning 14 yrs and within that last year has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure left valve. It’s seems as her condition has rapidly digressed and medication is supporting her. Every so often she has a small episode where she loses her strength and appetite followed by increase in respiratory rate. I have been able to administer furosemide injection when this occurs but unable to get her to eat anything so she results in not having her other two medications Pimobendan & Spironolactone. I end up bringing her in for emergency care. I would really appreciate if you could share any further recommendations for this type of condition. 🙏🏽
My dog wasn’t eating either. I decided to try beef heart…nutrient dense and full of amino acids. It worked. I made it in a pressure cooker with extra water to also put on her dry kibble to soften and she is now willing to eat that as well. Might be worth a try until appetite returns.
How quickly does the Pimobendan and other heart medications take to show improvements to dogs that are coughing and panting from heart disease?
My 11 yr old morkie born 8/22/11, died Tuesday, 11/8/22 began with heart murmur, progressed to left sided mitral valve. Started pimobendan, Fainting began memorial day, started furosemide, then enalapril. I monitored his respirations with the app called Cardalis.
Slowly he coughed more, then cried out before daily faints. Vet added spironolactone, to wean down furosemide. He died that night. After he had supper, he refused his pm meds and died at 11pm. I'm heartbroken.
Your video explained so clearly what happened to my sweet boy. Thank you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dog to this a couple of weeks ago
Do you suppose it was possibly from stopping the furosemide OR adding the spironolactone ? Or do you suppose it was just your doggies time? I’m hesitant whether I want to give my dog furosemide
MY dog is on Vetmedin. He also had heartworm years ago.
How old is ur dog and how long has ur dog been in vetmedin and what symptoms dog had
My dog has CHF his heart murmur is a 3. He is on Pimobendan 2.5mg. he takes 1 tablet every 12 hours. His regular Vet Tech and the Vet caught this early. I will be taking Roscoe to a Cardiologist. Roscoe was suppose to see the Cardiologist on Thursday, June 30, 2022 Roscoe's appointment got canceled by the Veterinary Hospital because the Doctor had a family emergency. So I opted to be on the cancelation where I can bring Roscoe on short notice e.
I got an older stray chihuahua. Vet said he was pretty good. Although he gets winded & wheezy after bathroom breaks outside in winter time.
Some dog admirer told me he sounded like a friends (older) dog who was diagnosed with CHF.
We have used doggy cough syrup & an albuterol inhaler. With relief noted.
At an advanced age of 9 yrs + is it worth treatment costs??
@dogtorpete Wow, this helped to possibly understand what happened to my beautiful Pomeranian Lenny (11yo). He just passed away yesterday. 😢
He was diagnosed with a partially collapsed Trachea after he had dental surgery in January 2021. Been having some coughing on and off since then, but nothing too concerning. I wonder now if that was even the right diagnosis?? Could it be that it was the start of congestive heart failure all along?? Or could the partially collapsed trachea cause CHF?
He seemed fine minus the cough until Saturday at bedtime when his coughing lasted a long time and went all night (with periods of sleep). In the morning he wouldn't eat 🚩, until I warmed his favorite soup. I gave him a small amount just to see how he did. His breathing got gradually worse till we noticed his tomgue had changed colour. On route to the vet he stopped breathing.
I did CPR until a thick white/yellowish liquid started coming out of his nose and no heart beat.
Do you have any thoughts on this?
so very sorry
So sorry you went through this. My dog died similar to yours. It’s heartbreaking
Just 3 days back my pet was taken to vet n found that she has CHF she finds very difficult to breath n very inactive but as you said they removed fluid from her abdomen by injecting and she is in medication she is 8 now hopefully waiting for her recovery And the best thing is that I thank you so much for sharing the very very useful knowledge about CHF in dogs after watching so many videos finally found one best n informative video thank you for sharing
How is she now? My dog is in the same position right now and he isn’t taking his medication which is making it difficult for recovery
I have to go to testing on Friday because the doctor said that my dog's heart sounded bad. He's 8 years old
@@Rabs146 how is your dog now?
Great Info Just Subscribed...Question: My King Charles was diagnosed with CHF and is on meds. 3 different types 3 times a day. So she's doing better yet unfortunately they found foreign objects in her. Most likely nickels or quarters. Not sure how and it's emotional horrible. Would you suggest an extraction with her condition???
Great video. My vet found a grade1 maybe 2 heart murmur in my 7 year old mini schnauzer last week. She has no symptoms or issues. We had the ultrasound, chest xrays ecg and blood work done today and are waiting for the results. If it is DMVD is there any reason not to start ACE inhibitors and pimobendan now to delay onset of symptoms? Everything I have seen so far only talks about these treatments once symptoms begin but I assume they could be prophylactic in asymptomatic early stage disease?
Hey Stephen. Great question! We generally only start treatment once the symptoms warrant intervention. ACE inhibitors will help lower high blood pressure, but when given to a dog with normal blood pressure it could potentially cause them to go into a hypotensive state (unlikely, except if overdosed, but still possible). Furosemide is a diuretic so it is used to get rid of excess fluid on the lungs, but if there is not yet any fluid present, then it could unnecessary cause a mild state of dehydration which will cause the dog to drink and urinate more. Pimobendan helps the heart to contract better and also lowers the blood pressure, but this is quite an expensive drug and we generally only prescribe it in advanced cases of heart failure.
If your dog has been diagnosed with early stage of heart disease, then I would focus more on maintaining an ideal weight, giving proper nutrition and having a controlled exercise program, but it is essential to take her back for follow up exams according to your vets recommendations so that if he/she deems it necessary, the dog can be started on proper heart meds. :)
Hii I have a rough collie that has just been diagnosed with CHF he is 13 years old. His treatment is 1/2 a tablet of Fortekor and foromide 3 times a day. But he does still cough a little.
I’m pretty sure, I’ve been doing a lot of research on this, that these heart conditions can come from so much overbreeding in the smaller dogs. Although there are similar cases in larger dogs.
Our dog is about 14-16 yr old Maltese. He weighs 5.6 lbs. We have known for 3 yrs that he had a grade 4 heart murmur. His first episode of CHF was this past week. He had an Echo on 3-17-22 and we are waiting on results. He is currently on Lasix and The Vetmedin. He is much better. Thank you for the information. This has been a very stressful and scary week for us.
Hi what is the update for your dog ?
My dog too is on the same medicine I did not do a EKG yet cause of money and also at first they told me it was a heart murmur so I didn't worry much because I felt there was not much I could do but now they told me she have congestive heart failure. So I'm not sure what I can really do. She is on meds. She is coughing more now though. Idk what to do. I can't keep going to vet because of money
My 10 yr old Maltese just got diagnosed with a level 4 murmur, 2 days ago. He is only on Vetmedin and cough suppressant and doxycycline. His cough is pretty bad. I find if I lay him on his side it helps greatly. He has a follow up next Tuesday. Very worried.
Superb quality of video. Excellent. Our 12 year old Schnauzer has a very very large heart, unproductive coughs, and slight swelling of the abdomen, he may not be reacting to his medications as efficiently as we would like. He is depressed it seems and by the end of the year (if he makes it) we are preparing to give him a dignified end of life.
...dudley, newfie/lab cross - 57kg, has been diagnosed with CHF very recently, i realised something was wrong when he starting snoring having never snored in his life - he's 9 and half - he had been what i would call 'clearing his throat' for a while on and off...the day after he started snoring i took him to the vet who diagnosed CHF and he now has heart pills for life - vetmedin - and is now stable, altho' a couple of days after he started the pills i thought he had blocked kidneys due to his hunched back and basic inablility to pass fecal matter...turned out he had some kind of gastric reaction to the vetmedin, so after treatment all went back to 'normal'...he regulates his walking time himself...i am feeding him a diet consisting of regular kibble and a lot of veg and fruit...he seems to be doing ok but we are now experiencing higher temperatures so walking is restricted to very early a.m and late evening...it's very obvious that his lifestyle has changed, he is actually acting his age now...your video (and my excellent vet) gives me hope for a good few months/years with my mate dudley...thanks...
Add some nice black chaga tea in water daily. Feed your dog some beef,chicken,lamb,small dogs half egg daily or add pasture raised chicken eggs in food, sardines in water not oil,wild fish of any kind ,mostly salmon,hawthorn, and or hawthorn berry for strenghthen your heart and danelion will help with milk thistle added aswell and will help with liver function so your dog has good bile to break down food and the a imal meats will provide proper vitamins for your dogs health and will digest more easily for healthy heart recovery and healing. I like to add wild mushrooms in food but they need to be cooked and raw meat is good or lightly browmed ,partial raw as well a little bit of garlic is good too some low carb veggies . The more natural foods homemade is best for dogs and people. That is what worked for me and my dogs that had heart problems. Hope that was good information for you.
My chihuahua is very healthy-looking at about age 12. You've been suffering with diagnosed CHF for about two years. He's on cardalis and furosemide. I'm just learning about natural supplements. He's coughing an awful lot.
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My dog is a 17 pound chihuahua Jack Russell mix. He’s 11 years old. He gets daily 1 mile walks and eats and drinks like normal. He has an enlarged heart with a heart murmur.
He started coughing a year ago. He’s currently on: Lasix, Vetmedin and Analapril.
He has flare ups of coughing but also gets his coughs triggered if he growls, or gets too excited.
I’m not sure what to do at this point.
Hi there! My dog was diagnosed with syncope, he takes vetmedin, furosemide, and fortekor but at nights he coughs a lot and sometimes faint. Can i give him cough medicine for dogs or honey to help soothe his throat?
My 16 year old dog has CHF and she has not been eating she was also diagnosed with appendicitis at the time however her swollen tummy has went down and the medications prescribed seems to be working. My question is how do I increase her appetite
@dogtorpete what are drugs for CHF for dogs?
Hey. We typically use Pimobendan to help the heart contract stronger and to lower the blood pressure, Furosemide to drain excess fluid from the lungs and Enalapril to lower the blood pressure if it is very high. Spirinolactone is also an alternative to Furosemide. Then a heart specific diet like Hills h/d will also help to support the heart. :)
Thank you this information is soo helpful. My 12yr old Maltese x got diagnosed with CHF a month ago. His belly is swollen and fluid building up. The vet said he doesn’t have much time and that I should consider easing his pain. My issue is he is still walking and eating ( sometimes). He is on medication but has a bad tummy reaction to it. If I don’t give him the meds his coughing increases. If I give him the meds, he gets diarrhoea and suffers even more anxiety- he gets soo upset if he has a poo bum or messes the house. I m not sure what to do at this stage 😒. Without meds he will gladly eat his boiled chicken and rice- he doesn’t eat anything else anymore.
Hi how is your furby doing?
@@2toosexE thanks for asking. Unfortunately we had to say goodbye to him
In November 2022. He had been on borrowed time since June- couldn’t see him suffer anymore so decided for him to go peacefully. he fought till the very last day. Miss him every day 😢
@@Kazza3377 oh geez I'm sorry for your loss. My dog has stage C CHF I'm hoping she pulls through.
My dog was diagnosed about a month ago. At first the doctor did an exray to confirm and suggested considering an ultrasound and or Cardiologist. She was put on 20 mg of Furosemide. I took her back a week later because i noticed her belly was really swollen and was told its too late for her and there would be nothing they could do an i should consider Euthenization...OMG...she does not eat her breakfast anymore and sometimes all her dinner or just 1/2 of it but still wants her treats all day. I dont know if i should get a second opinion based on your video. I feel there are other options for her. SHe is a 9 yr old beagle collie cross
Hey Anita. Sorry to hear about your doggo's condition. There are more options available, such as increasing the Furosemide dose and/or frequency to help drain more fluid from the lungs and abdomen, Pimobendan to help increase the heart's ability to contract and Enalapril to help reduce the blood pressure. Whether these meds will help will depend on your vet's assessment of the dog's condition, as in some cases where the heart failure is already too far advanced these meds seldom help, and then, as hard as it is to say, euthanasia may be the best alternative, especially if you've tried everything and the dog's quality of life remain poor. Good luck on your decision 🌻
My Yorkie was diagnosed the same and the doctor told me she would have to be put down. It comes with such a shock when they tell you that. I surely wasn’t expecting that news that day. I wished I’d have noticed things sooner but I’m not sure there were any noticeable symptoms for her.
Dr.P, Do you recommend seeing a cardiologist or just have your vet do the follow ups?
Hey Sra. If you have the financial means, then taking the dog to a cardiologist will be best as they will have access to better diagnostic equipment, such as an echocardiogram and electrocardiogram, that can help diagnose your doggo's condition more accurately and therefore determine a better treatment protocol.
@@DogtorPete thanks Doc, your video is the first one that actually breaks it down in a way normal people like can understand and take charge the medical care of my pet. I lost my 21 year old but I still have a 14 year old . Thanks again for making this videos for the general public .
My puppy was diagnosed with a level 4 murmur I am saving up to do the test to determine exactly what it is but I am trying to learn that basically they murmur will at some point cause congestive heart failure correct?
Can you say how long an older dog that has shown signs for a few weeks may have left. He has alot of swelling and cough. Thanks for any help and the video
We didn’t know my dog had heart failure but he had the coughing for about a year before he went. He also had no treatment because we didn’t know until it was too late so maybe it could’ve been a little longer. He was also 11 or 12 years old when he passed idk if that information is important.
My dog developed a cough about two months ago. This month it was more frequent and worse. I took him to the vet this past Saturday. The vet confirmed he had congestive heart failure and wanted to start him on a heart pill and water pill. They gave him a water pill injection there. I was hopeful after that visit. But sadly he passed less than 24 hours after that vet visit. My heart is so broken.
My 5 years old dog has been diagnosed with ventricular hyperthrophy yesterday. He had a seizure a few days ago and the vet suggested we keep him under observation and bring him for a heart scan. That's how we found out. I cannot find much information about this online. Could you please help me? I love my baby to pieces, I still can't process what happened. He has no other symptoms.
Ive just lost my beloved chiwawa to heart disease,😢he was 10yrs old,i could have saved him with a heart operation IF i had 900 pound.i didnt have that kinda money so he had to pay with his life.yes we all love our animals,but that shouldnt be a reason the vets can charge us these ridiculous prices 😢😢😢
Hello Doctor
I would appreciate your help. My dog was dx with MVD stage B2 in August with severe MV regurgitation. He has no fluid around his heart as of yet. He's almost 13.. an Italian greyhound. On Vetmedin BID and Benazepril QD. At times he coughs and gags..had 2 episodes of syncope approx 1.5 months ago.
Something terrible happened the other night. Work up 4am to Emilio screeching twice.. when I turned on the light.. his head was cocked back, he was limp, unresponsive and not breathing. No respirations! I did not check his pulse..as I was in extreme panic. My boyfriend grabbed his legs and lifted them off the ground for for approx 30 seconds..as I thought it could be a syncope.. he was still unresponsive..limp
I began attempting CPR.. I am an RN and had no idea what I was doing on Emilio. I was frantic!! My partner was shaking his body, rubbing him, we did everything.
After aprox 2 min..his eyes opened..
Remained lethargic for several minutes.. until he came to his senses..
I brought him to the vet the next morning.
EKG was normal, BP was good, Heart ultrasound was ok..no fluid around the heart but she said in 6 months since his last ultrasound, the left side of his heart is slightly more enlarged..
Please help me to understand what happened to Emilio that night.. the vet does not know if it was cardiac arrest, syncope, electrical component malfunctioning, neurological /heart related. I am devastated and cannot bear to see that again. It was horrible.
If I hadn't awoken to his screams, would he have died? Could it be the medication? She said its not the medication.. did we do the right thing lifting him off the ground, the CPR??
Can you please help me?😭
Although rare, vetmedin can cause sudden death in dogs. Make sure he is getting the correct dosage of this for his weight, especially if he has lost weight from the heart disease because too much can increase those odds. Also make sure you are not feeding him a grain free diet as that has been linked to heart disease in dogs due to lack of taurine. Or you can supplement taurine if changing his diet isn't an option. I feed my dog fresh lightly browned ground beef and give him the naturevet cardiovascular supplement so he gets more taurine ever since he was diagnosed with left atrial enlargement. He seems to be holding up ok. I hope for the best for your pup.
My dog is pantiing heavily. No co I gh. Excessive thirst. I think more of DM. Calling vet tomorrow. Great video 11:14
How is your pup??
Great video, enjoyed watching from Ireland 🇮🇪 My 16 yo jack russell got diagnosed with murmur 18 months ago, and always had an irregular heartbeat. Vet prescribed vetmedin but her heart beat too fast for my liking so I took her off them. I gave her dandelion, Hawthorn berries and other herbal remedies and 18 months later she's still doing very well, high energy and happy. The vet is still recommending vetmedin so am thinking of trying it for her again. B
Can you tell me more about the herbal remedies
@@doraortiz8920 I can. The best supplement for a dog's heart is dr mercola pet ubiquinol, it's back in stock after nearly a year. Hawthorn berries make the heart stronger and Hawthorn droplets can be bought for 10 us dollars on amazon. Also dandelion is very good if your dog has a cough or fluid as it's natural diuretic. Any type of fish oil is also very good
Hi, how is your york shire doing? My min pinscher got diognosed but the med seems to work so slowly. I would like to go with natural remedies like hawthorne. It's heartbreaking seeing her coghing. Do you think it'll help more?
Why try it again if doing great so expensive med vet rather get pay overall
Omg am been thinking of doing the same thing i just dont want to hurt him with the dandelion and stuff
As soon as your dog is diagnosed with chf make sure they get no more snacks or even small table scraps and most of all no sodium. My dog swelled up like a balloon. 100% bland diet chicken and rice and meds from vet got rid of the fluid asap. It has been trial-and-error
I hate it. And what happened to the days of going to the vet and spending under a $100 Every visit now is $800-$1000 dollars no matter what vet you go to
Vetmadin and lasix can damage any organ or so or causing other health isues problems thanks