Scruffy going strong with CHF - YorkieTalk.com Forums

scruffy'smom · 01-27-2008, 06:57 PM

well, just an update. Scruffy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 2 years ago Jan. He is on Lasix, aminophylline, and enacard...he is doing well.

He recently had a collapsed trachea as well, but breathing fine and happy as a lamb---except for his cough which is good most days and bad some.

I am just letting all know that when he was first diagnosed he was given 3 weeks to 6 mos.....I am fortunate to have him still, and hope that he continues well, for many more mos. I do know that I need to prepare but for now he is a very happy little 15 year old! There is some hope for these dreaded diagnoses sometimes and love them and take care of them and thats all we can do--thanks to all for your support!

Judy in Waco · 01-27-2008, 07:00 PM

That's wonderful! Yeah Scruffy.

scruffy'smom · 01-27-2008, 07:07 PM

Thanks Judy!..He is right now "rawring" at me and barking in demand for some attention while wagging! He loves lettuce and baby raw carrots and that is what his favorite food is. so now he's chomping away.....after doing his rolly-polly in his bed-----what joy to see him happy still!

saphire · 01-27-2008, 09:22 PM

I wish you many more happy times with your gentleman. You must be an awfully good mommy - you've beaten the odds.

We done and all the best.

Sheilagh

sashajade · 01-29-2008, 02:02 PM

my 14 year old yorkie tye also has the same problem.
hes been on steroids for over 2 years and heart meds for over a year now.
i see in his meds hes given aminophylline, tye has a steroid to help with the coughing but cos of this he cant have his arthritis meds as the two dont mix so i may ask about aminophylline.
glad your little one is doing so well

KathyinCali · 01-29-2008, 02:50 PM

If that is him in your avatar he is adorable - smiling! Wishing you many more memories with Scruffy

Lucy sends a kiss and a wink

eaglez28 · 01-29-2008, 03:14 PM

Fantastic Scruffy!!!

Rudys Mom · 01-29-2008, 03:40 PM

Scruffy I hope you have many more years with your family.

You've beaten the odds so far. Take Care....both of you.

Betty'sMom · 01-30-2008, 03:27 PM

What a sweet boy!! Maybe he's doing so well because his favorite foods are lettuce and baby carrots!! He's eating his salad and staying healthy!

01-27-2008, 06:57 PM	#1
scruffy'smom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 10	Scruffy going strong with CHF well, just an update. Scruffy was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 2 years ago Jan. He is on Lasix, aminophylline, and enacard...he is doing well. He recently had a collapsed trachea as well, but breathing fine and happy as a lamb---except for his cough which is good most days and bad some. I am just letting all know that when he was first diagnosed he was given 3 weeks to 6 mos.....I am fortunate to have him still, and hope that he continues well, for many more mos. I do know that I need to prepare but for now he is a very happy little 15 year old! There is some hope for these dreaded diagnoses sometimes and love them and take care of them and thats all we can do--thanks to all for your support!

01-27-2008, 07:00 PM	#2
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,885 Blog Entries: 1	That's wonderful! Yeah Scruffy. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216 Pet Photo Charms, jewelry, mosaics and more www.jcollander.etsy.com

01-27-2008, 09:22 PM	#4
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 2,688	I wish you many more happy times with your gentleman. You must be an awfully good mommy - you've beaten the odds. We done and all the best. Sheilagh __________________ Sheilagh mom to Coffee Abigail-Ceana. CoCo Murfee & Winston PRAYING FOR TINK,BLEU and BABYBEAR

01-29-2008, 02:50 PM	#6
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,694	If that is him in your avatar he is adorable - smiling! Wishing you many more memories with Scruffy Lucy sends a kiss and a wink __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

01-29-2008, 03:14 PM	#7
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,163	Fantastic Scruffy!!! __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies

01-27-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
scruffy'smom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 10	Thanks Judy!..He is right now "rawring" at me and barking in demand for some attention while wagging! He loves lettuce and baby raw carrots and that is what his favorite food is. so now he's chomping away.....after doing his rolly-polly in his bed-----what joy to see him happy still!

01-29-2008, 02:02 PM	#5
sashajade YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kent england Posts: 1,489	my 14 year old yorkie tye also has the same problem. hes been on steroids for over 2 years and heart meds for over a year now. i see in his meds hes given aminophylline, tye has a steroid to help with the coughing but cos of this he cant have his arthritis meds as the two dont mix so i may ask about aminophylline. glad your little one is doing so well

01-29-2008, 03:40 PM	#8
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 3,648	Scruffy I hope you have many more years with your family. You've beaten the odds so far. Take Care....both of you. __________________ Rudy & Lucky's mom (Dawn) Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

01-30-2008, 03:27 PM	#9
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,020	What a sweet boy!! Maybe he's doing so well because his favorite foods are lettuce and baby carrots!! He's eating his salad and staying healthy! __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean