Comments on: My dog has congestive heart failure, but he was fine and happy before the diagnosis. Now on Lasix – doing bad

By: panache

panache — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:40:59 +0000

http://www.cavalierhealth.org/mitral_valve_disease.htm
Time for a crash course on chf and a new vet.Lasix treats the chf but does nothing to help with the heart disease it self.
When the dog feels better his behavior will reflect it,he may never be up for long walks again.Limiting exercise is called for in advanced heart disease but he can still play.
Heart disease is mainly due to genetics but a good diet and good management of the heart disease will add years to his life.
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By: sexy

sexy — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:50:59 +0000

second opinion ,,and not with anyone in the same vet place i had a 12 year old dog that could hardly move its neck took him to the vet that i always took him to he said hernia disc in neck 3 times we seen him he was in more pain , and he was drugged up, and i asked about x-rays and vet said no he was a vet for 33 years and he knows what was wrong with are dog, well wen to a difference he had x-rays and he had neck cancer and it went to his lynoids and it travel fast yes we had to have him put down, please seek a second opinion
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By: oregano13

oregano13 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:07:59 +0000

Talk to your vet about alternatives to Lasix. As with all medications, some just aren't well tolerated by some individuals. There are other drugs that can be used to treat it, maybe another would be a better choice for your specific dog.
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By: Baby Rotty

Baby Rotty — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:57:59 +0000

thats horrible.. i hope your dog is ok. theres really nothing you can do but wait.
if you answer my question and read some of the answers you may feel better
Hope This Helps!
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