Update: On Jan 4, 2011 I took this Shiba to the Univ. of California at Davis veterinary school to be seen by specialist. Her diagnosis is "Ventricular Septal Defect" .. she has a hole in her heart. This allows oxgenated blood from the lungs to mix with oxygen depleted blood from the body to mix. Her blood oxygen level is 61-74%, much lower than the normal 95%. So she is gasping for oxygen when excited. I have her on meds but heart surgery is out of the question. She remains very sweet.
Update: On Jan 4, 2011 I took this Shiba to the Univ. of California at Davis veterinary school to be seen by specialist. Her diagnosis is "Ventricular Septal Defect" .. she has a hole in her heart. This allows oxgenated blood from the lungs to mix with oxygen depleted blood from the body to mix. Her blood oxygen level is 61-74%, much lower than the normal 95%. So she is gasping for oxygen when excited. I have her on meds but heart surgery is out of the question. She remains very sweet.
ShibaSaver 1 year ago
@ShibaSaver : How is she doing now? CT4MY
CT4MY 4 months ago