continued- Your video is an exact match of the "couple of short snorts and then gag" sound he does. It's a good memorial to Chowmein to help other pet owners with this video. Peace to her spirit.
Sincere thanks for posting this. Now I have a video I can show our vet of what our King Charles has been doing recently; he was diagnosed with MVD last summer and we've been on the lookout for the night "coughing" indicative of CHF. This sound isn't "coughing" to me... I thought he's just been gagging a bit on hair in his throat because of licking his paws from allergies. He had an episode today and he couldn't catch his breath for a moment and actually collapsed (he recovered). -see next post
Rusty: Glad that Chowmein could be of help; She was a very compassionate dog! It's important to note that small breeds can also reverse-sneeze (sounds similar), and can cough/gag for other reasons. Best way to determine if she's having a fluid excess (which would cause coughing) is to get her to the vet and have him/her listen to her breath sounds, and take her BP. You might also want to consider an echo if you haven't all ready, or if it's been close to a year since his last. Best of luck!
Rusty: Glad that Chowmein could be of help; She was a very compassionate dog! It's important to note that small breeds can also reverse-sneeze (sounds similar), and can cough/gag for other reasons. Best way to determine if she's having a fluid excess (which would cause coughing) is to get her to the vet and have him/her listen to her breath sounds, and take her BP. You might also want to consider an echo if you haven't all ready, or if it's been close to a year since his last. Best of luck!
If the dog is on meds and they arent helping, your GF needs to either take him back to the vet, or to a new vet immediately. CHF is managable if treated aggressively, but if she's unable/unwilling to have the necessary testing (blood press checks, labs, ultrasound) and meds (dieuretic, blood press drugs, etc), all of which can be very costly, she needs to have the dog humanely euthanized. It won't improve on its own. Allowing him to suffer would be very cruel, and legally neglectful.
my gf's dog is doing the EXACT same thing...he coughs like that then passes out and cries...its freaky. He takes meds but it doesnt seem to be helping
My dog Max is doing the same thing, very bad lately. He's a Dachshund. Heart murmur worsened over the years...he's 14 years. First cough started 7 months ago and now coughs all the time in the same manner as your dog. I've taken him to 4 different Vets, but it is what it is, I'm using Lasik sparingly, I'm hoping he makes it till spring...he's my "Pal". Max' is in my "Auld Lang Syne" video from New Years Eve
--Van PS. Max's dental could've been better, but Vet said it wasnt that bad.
....and the coughing stopped till now. Now I'm just putting cough syrup/shots in her all day long. Which are making her so doped up! She isn't sleeping well cause she cant stop the hacking. I just feel so bad for her. But yes, I'm going to see what I can do about a 2nd opinion. I know of a different place where I live where I can take her. Do I just take her in and tell them what the other vet has done...whats going on with her etc...?
Hi: I honestly don't know why a vet would be giving a dog cough medication for a CHF cough...I've never heard of such a thing. I would request a copy of her recent records from your current vet, and bring those along. It's important to make sure that the vet is experienced somewhat in cardiology. Although a major vet medical ctr may be more costly, going to a less-costly place is ultimately going to waste money by requiring repeat visits, and can drastically affect her lifespan and quality(next)
of life. Most states have a vet school, so if you call that and ask for a referral to someone w/experience, that can be helpful. You can also ask the vet's office who performs echocardiograms, as it's usually a cardiologist, then look up his/her information and request a consultation. A vet who's properly managing CHF should be checking blood, blood pressure, an echo if you can afford it, and will administer diuretics, BP meds, recommend dietary changes, etc. Good luck!
Thank you so very much for you advice! I just took her to the vet yesterday. All they did was give her stronger cough meds (shots this time). I don't understand why they are not treating her heart failure? I think your right I should get a 2nd opinion. (just worried about the cost) We have been though the whole coughing thing before and they did the same thing (only giving us cough meds) till they did an x ray and saw it was heart failure. Thats when they put her on water pills.... (next)
My dog has heart failure. And we've had her on water pills to keep the fluid away (like you did). But this morning she started the hacking again, BAD! (she's done this before thats how we found out she had Heart failure). It seems like none of the meds we have are helping her this time. she will not stop this hacking. The vet has gave use many different cough meds. first, do you know if they are in pain? and how long after the pills stopped working did your dog pass? sorry for your loss. =(
Pls remember that EVERY dog is individual; There is no way you can predict how your dog will do based on anyone else's experience. My dog's valvular disease was likely caused/worsened by severe, untreated dental disease over the many years before I got her,& she also had other problems. I wanted treat her, and stop only when suffering began, so for her, this was the right decision. Your dog may do very well on the right treatment program...So please do follow up on this, and best of luck!
She didn't pass, I had her euthanized when she was on a high dose of Furosemide, because it had to keep being increased, could cause kidney failure and other issues if we kept increasing, and she was getting worse. She had heart failure for many years, but it was about 2-3 months after she developed the cough that I had her euthanized due to increasing respiratory difficulty. However, (see next post)
Hi: Cough meds won't work for heart failure - your dog needs diuretics and BP meds. BP readings and blood tests MUST be done as well. If the treatment your vet is offering isn't helping, get a 2nd opinion at a major vet ctr in your area. If you want to email me your town/city, I can look for a veterinary cardiologist there, as I have lots of connections. The problem isn't so much pain - It's diff. breathing...when the fluid increases around the lungs, it can cause this (see next post)
continued- Your video is an exact match of the "couple of short snorts and then gag" sound he does. It's a good memorial to Chowmein to help other pet owners with this video. Peace to her spirit.
Rusty123H 10 months ago
Sincere thanks for posting this. Now I have a video I can show our vet of what our King Charles has been doing recently; he was diagnosed with MVD last summer and we've been on the lookout for the night "coughing" indicative of CHF. This sound isn't "coughing" to me... I thought he's just been gagging a bit on hair in his throat because of licking his paws from allergies. He had an episode today and he couldn't catch his breath for a moment and actually collapsed (he recovered). -see next post
Rusty123H 10 months ago
Rusty: Glad that Chowmein could be of help; She was a very compassionate dog! It's important to note that small breeds can also reverse-sneeze (sounds similar), and can cough/gag for other reasons. Best way to determine if she's having a fluid excess (which would cause coughing) is to get her to the vet and have him/her listen to her breath sounds, and take her BP. You might also want to consider an echo if you haven't all ready, or if it's been close to a year since his last. Best of luck!
VirtualDogHouse 10 months ago
Rusty: Glad that Chowmein could be of help; She was a very compassionate dog! It's important to note that small breeds can also reverse-sneeze (sounds similar), and can cough/gag for other reasons. Best way to determine if she's having a fluid excess (which would cause coughing) is to get her to the vet and have him/her listen to her breath sounds, and take her BP. You might also want to consider an echo if you haven't all ready, or if it's been close to a year since his last. Best of luck!
VirtualDogHouse 10 months ago
If the dog is on meds and they arent helping, your GF needs to either take him back to the vet, or to a new vet immediately. CHF is managable if treated aggressively, but if she's unable/unwilling to have the necessary testing (blood press checks, labs, ultrasound) and meds (dieuretic, blood press drugs, etc), all of which can be very costly, she needs to have the dog humanely euthanized. It won't improve on its own. Allowing him to suffer would be very cruel, and legally neglectful.
VirtualDogHouse 11 months ago
my gf's dog is doing the EXACT same thing...he coughs like that then passes out and cries...its freaky. He takes meds but it doesnt seem to be helping
MarioLoco03 11 months ago
My dog Max is doing the same thing, very bad lately. He's a Dachshund. Heart murmur worsened over the years...he's 14 years. First cough started 7 months ago and now coughs all the time in the same manner as your dog. I've taken him to 4 different Vets, but it is what it is, I'm using Lasik sparingly, I'm hoping he makes it till spring...he's my "Pal". Max' is in my "Auld Lang Syne" video from New Years Eve
--Van PS. Max's dental could've been better, but Vet said it wasnt that bad.
van1976 1 year ago
....and the coughing stopped till now. Now I'm just putting cough syrup/shots in her all day long. Which are making her so doped up! She isn't sleeping well cause she cant stop the hacking. I just feel so bad for her. But yes, I'm going to see what I can do about a 2nd opinion. I know of a different place where I live where I can take her. Do I just take her in and tell them what the other vet has done...whats going on with her etc...?
CharliesTree 1 year ago
Hi: I honestly don't know why a vet would be giving a dog cough medication for a CHF cough...I've never heard of such a thing. I would request a copy of her recent records from your current vet, and bring those along. It's important to make sure that the vet is experienced somewhat in cardiology. Although a major vet medical ctr may be more costly, going to a less-costly place is ultimately going to waste money by requiring repeat visits, and can drastically affect her lifespan and quality(next)
VirtualDogHouse 1 year ago
of life. Most states have a vet school, so if you call that and ask for a referral to someone w/experience, that can be helpful. You can also ask the vet's office who performs echocardiograms, as it's usually a cardiologist, then look up his/her information and request a consultation. A vet who's properly managing CHF should be checking blood, blood pressure, an echo if you can afford it, and will administer diuretics, BP meds, recommend dietary changes, etc. Good luck!
VirtualDogHouse 1 year ago
Thank you so very much for you advice! I just took her to the vet yesterday. All they did was give her stronger cough meds (shots this time). I don't understand why they are not treating her heart failure? I think your right I should get a 2nd opinion. (just worried about the cost) We have been though the whole coughing thing before and they did the same thing (only giving us cough meds) till they did an x ray and saw it was heart failure. Thats when they put her on water pills.... (next)
CharliesTree 1 year ago
My dog has heart failure. And we've had her on water pills to keep the fluid away (like you did). But this morning she started the hacking again, BAD! (she's done this before thats how we found out she had Heart failure). It seems like none of the meds we have are helping her this time. she will not stop this hacking. The vet has gave use many different cough meds. first, do you know if they are in pain? and how long after the pills stopped working did your dog pass? sorry for your loss. =(
CharliesTree 1 year ago
Pls remember that EVERY dog is individual; There is no way you can predict how your dog will do based on anyone else's experience. My dog's valvular disease was likely caused/worsened by severe, untreated dental disease over the many years before I got her,& she also had other problems. I wanted treat her, and stop only when suffering began, so for her, this was the right decision. Your dog may do very well on the right treatment program...So please do follow up on this, and best of luck!
VirtualDogHouse 1 year ago
She didn't pass, I had her euthanized when she was on a high dose of Furosemide, because it had to keep being increased, could cause kidney failure and other issues if we kept increasing, and she was getting worse. She had heart failure for many years, but it was about 2-3 months after she developed the cough that I had her euthanized due to increasing respiratory difficulty. However, (see next post)
VirtualDogHouse 1 year ago
Hi: Cough meds won't work for heart failure - your dog needs diuretics and BP meds. BP readings and blood tests MUST be done as well. If the treatment your vet is offering isn't helping, get a 2nd opinion at a major vet ctr in your area. If you want to email me your town/city, I can look for a veterinary cardiologist there, as I have lots of connections. The problem isn't so much pain - It's diff. breathing...when the fluid increases around the lungs, it can cause this (see next post)
VirtualDogHouse 1 year ago
damnit. so it is/was the teeth.
kuwaizair 1 year ago