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12-13-2012, 07:17 PM
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Name: Kandis
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I am sorry Maximus is sick.
 He is a doll. I have no experience but maybe some will. I know I have seen this topic in past. I am so sorry as I know you are so sad with the dr's diagnosis. I will pray they are wrong.
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12-13-2012, 07:51 PM
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Name: Gail
Dog's Name: Lucy
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I'm so sorry you and Maximus are going through this. I don't know why this is so often missed on routine vet exams. My Emma had congestive heart failure, and it was never diagnosed until she was in crisis. I'm glad that they got Maximus stabilized and you will have more time with him. It could very well be more than a year with proper care and meds.
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12-13-2012, 08:29 PM
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Name: Bridget
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 Oh I am so very sorry. I wish there were words to help you. Hugs and prayers.
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12-13-2012, 08:33 PM
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My first Maltese lived for about four years on enalapril, adding Lasix the last year or so. I hope your baby does as well.
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12-13-2012, 08:41 PM
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I'm so sorry! I hope with the medications, he will do well! I don't have experience with dogs with CHF...only humans. Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor that's used to lower blood pressure and/or help with CHF. It prevents the blood vessels from constricting and makes it easier for the blood to flow through them. The fluid in the lungs is from the CHF. When the heart doesn't pump the blood efficiently, fluid can back into the lungs. Are the also putting him on a diuretic or restricting his fluid intake to a certain amount per day? That is usually done with humans.
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12-13-2012, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
 Also, with these medications, he drinks a lot and has to pee a lot too (the doctor said he would). He's doesn't go to the bathroom in the house until I take him out so now I would have to hire a baby sitter to take him out during the day while I'm at work since he and I live alone.BTW, I would recommend you guys get pet insurance. I never looked into it because he's always been healthy but this cost me close to $8,000. Love Maximus. |
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12-13-2012, 09:37 PM
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Name: Vinh & Ann
Dog's Name: Biscuit (waiting for Mommy and Daddy at the Bridge)
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Uncle Vinny and Autie Ann, and Biscuit sending loves, hugs, and prayers that Maximus will pull through and have a speedy recovery! Stay strong for your baby and continue to research and see if you can get additional perspective and opinion from other Vets.
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12-13-2012, 10:46 PM
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Hopefully you can find somebody reasonable to come check on him during the day once or twice, not only to let him out but just to check on him for your peace of mind. All my best thoughts are with you and your guy. |
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