Dog Heart Failure - Heart Failure in Dogs

http://www.doghealthproblemsadvice.com - Heart Failure in Dogs may occur as a result of certain changes in how the heart pumps blood to the body. Sam Meisler DVM, a small animal veterinarian, discusses dog heart failure in terms of how it happens and what one can do to diagnose and treat heart failure in dogs.

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• heart failure in dogs

[jonjonwatup]

mines about to die from this.... im staying up till she passes :(

[doghealthproblems]

@jonjonwatup very sorry....docsam

[A10N3L3FT2D13]

My vet told me he THINKS my dog has cong heart fail(2yrs ago)-I think NOT! I did so much research when I got told this-I was so devistated. He had an x-ray and he wasn't sure of the results! I discovered a way to control his coughing and he is so much better now then say 1 year ago. He has all the symtoms of bronchittis. He is active and still acts like a puppy-He will be 12 on xmas night-I would die 4 him. Its just me and him inseperable all these years-I cant pic life without him.TY4 the info

[doghealthproblems]

@A10N3L3FT2D13 yes, it can be confused with other diseases especially if a pet has an innocent heart murmur and coughing

[doghealthproblems]

The best way to evaluate the degree of congestive heart failure is with an xray...hopefully being back on his medication will help.

[doghealthproblems]

Very tough situation....you will know when it is the right time. Take care, Sam

[TennesseeShelties]

Thank you for the video. I just lost one of my shelties to heart failure this morning. He was on Vetmedin for a year and he did well until about 2 months ago. After that it was a battle of keeping the fluid at bay.

[jennyrgar]

how do you know if it is advanced? he is coughing real bad and breathes odd at night. i know he could of been bettter but i couldnt afford his medication for a few months now. he's back on it, its been less than a week and he is still struggling. i cant afford his x rays or blood work yet. im so scared and sad. i hope the medicine is enough to start letting him breathe well again?

[jennyrgar]

how do you know if it is advanced? he is coughing real bad and breathes odd at night. i know he could of been bettter but i couldnt afford his medication for a few months now. he's back on it, its been less than a week and he is still struggling. i cant afford his x rays or blood work yet. im so scared and sad. i hope the medicine is enough to start letting him breathe well again?

[IgorSavtchenko]

My little one is in advanced stages of congestive heart failure. 2 years after the diagnosis. Had to decide not to put him to sleep this morning. Just one more cycle of meds for goodbyes, etc. Good video.