Comments on: Canine Congestive Heart Failure http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/07/canine-congestive-heart-failure/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:06:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dr. Scott A. McKay http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/07/canine-congestive-heart-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-9342 Dr. Scott A. McKay Mon, 23 May 2011 16:29:33 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=778#comment-9342 Dear Tracy, I'm sorry to hear that your dog has developed congestive heart failure. This condition is managable and the medications and outlook (prognosis) your veterinarian gave you is realistic. There aren't really any better medication choices; only different choices. I would recommend you follow-up with your veterinarian regarding any options you may have and point out the symptoms you are observing in your dog (the sleepyness). Best of luck. Dear Tracy, I’m sorry to hear that your dog has developed congestive heart failure. This condition is managable and the medications and outlook (prognosis) your veterinarian gave you is realistic. There aren’t really any better medication choices; only different choices. I would recommend you follow-up with your veterinarian regarding any options you may have and point out the symptoms you are observing in your dog (the sleepyness). Best of luck.

]]> By: Tracy Ravenscraft http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/07/canine-congestive-heart-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-9332 Tracy Ravenscraft Fri, 20 May 2011 20:11:53 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=778#comment-9332 My 9 month old Pomeranian Chandler Bing just got diagnosed with Canine Congestive Heart Failure on the right side of the heart. I brought him in because his belly was getting huge. At first I thought he was gaining weight after being fixed. He ened up haviing x-rays then the vet 1.5 liters of fluid removed from his belly. After this he had more energy and seemed happier. This Moring I gave him his prescribed meds digoxin and Lasix. He seemed pretty sleepy after giving him the pills. The vet said some dogs can live a year or two with this condition but, who knows. Is there better meds for his condition? My 9 month old Pomeranian Chandler Bing just got diagnosed with Canine Congestive Heart Failure on the right side of the heart. I brought him in because his belly was getting huge. At first I thought he was gaining weight after being fixed. He ened up haviing x-rays then the vet 1.5 liters of fluid removed from his belly. After this he had more energy and seemed happier. This Moring I gave him his prescribed meds digoxin and Lasix. He seemed pretty sleepy after giving him the pills. The vet said some dogs can live a year or two with this condition but, who knows. Is there better meds for his condition?

]]> By: Holly R. Nash, DVM. MS http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/07/canine-congestive-heart-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-4532 Holly R. Nash, DVM. MS Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:22:50 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=778#comment-4532 I am so sorry to hear that your Doberman was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. This disease is more common in that breed. Pimobendan (Vetmedin) is another drug that is sometimes used in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy. You may wish to discuss its use in Magnus with your veterinarian. You can read more on pimobendan at http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18135 . Unfortunately, the disease is progressive, even with the use of these medications. They will help relieve some of the symptoms however, and help Magnus be much more comfortable. I wish you and Magnus the very best. Holly R. Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Drs. Foster and Smith I am so sorry to hear that your Doberman was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. This disease is more common in that breed. Pimobendan (Vetmedin) is another drug that is sometimes used in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy. You may wish to discuss its use in Magnus with your veterinarian. You can read more on pimobendan at http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18135 . Unfortunately, the disease is progressive, even with the use of these medications. They will help relieve some of the symptoms however, and help Magnus be much more comfortable. I wish you and Magnus the very best.

Holly R. Nash, DVM, MS
Veterinary Services
Drs. Foster and Smith

]]> By: Paul DiPippa http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2009/07/canine-congestive-heart-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-4485 Paul DiPippa Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:58:12 +0000 http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/?p=778#comment-4485 Hello, My 6 year old male Dobermin named Magnus was in perfect health 2 weeks ago. He started couching and gagging and we took him to the vet where they diagnosed him with dilated cardiomiopathy. He started taking Lasix and Enacard right away to help with the fluid and heart. My question is what other medications/treatment options are available to help him lead a good quality of life as you say in the above article? Thanks, Paul DiPippa Hello,
My 6 year old male Dobermin named Magnus was in perfect health 2 weeks ago. He started couching and gagging and we took him to the vet where they diagnosed him with dilated cardiomiopathy. He started taking Lasix and Enacard right away to help with the fluid and heart. My question is what other medications/treatment options are available to help him lead a good quality of life as you say in the above article?

Thanks,
Paul DiPippa

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