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12-28-2010, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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| she's not a yorkie but she has 2 yorkie brothers. I thought I would come here to see if anyone can tell me anything about MVD. My KC cavalier who is 3 and 1/2 was diagnosed with grade 4 MVD 6 months ago by a cardiologist. She was put on Enalapril and has done well with it until last night. She seems to be panting and just very restless. Neither of us slept too well last night. I'm not sure if it is her heart. She choked on a piece of dehydrated chicken a couple of days ago and is now reluctant to eat and she always eats. Also, my nephews were over on Monday and played with her and one of them is rather ruff. I don't know if maybe she had a injury to her ribs. I was out with their father clearing the drive way after the snow so don't know exactly what happened or even if anything did happen. I talked with them and they said nothing happened to her. I have an appointment for her to see the vet tonight but my mom just called to say that she seems to be having trouble breathing. I know she's not a Yorkie but I also know there are lots of caring people on here that have lots of experience and are always willing to share their help. She has been able to exercise without any shortness of breath. She runs up and down the stairs without difficulty up til yesterday? Would her heart go into failure this quickly? I am wondering if maybe the chicken scratched her throat and it hurts to swallow? (I am at work now or I would be headed to the vet.) I appreciate your help. Last edited by jacquelinebabco; 12-28-2010 at 11:05 AM. |
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12-28-2010, 11:08 AM | #2 |
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| I don't really have experience with mitral valve disease, but any type of breathing difficulty when heart problems are present is a big concern. All you can do is get to the vet as soon as possible to get it checked out.
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12-28-2010, 11:24 AM | #3 |
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| I think it leads to congestive heart failure eventually? Not really sure here, especially, with one so young. The dr might prescribe a diuretic and maybe even an antibiotic to help.
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12-28-2010, 11:37 AM | #4 |
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| Oh no Jackie! I have no advice but sending prayers that she is ok! That is much too young... Hugs..... |
12-28-2010, 03:55 PM | #5 |
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| Just got back from the vets. She did a chest x-Ray and took me back to see the difference in this one and the one they did in august. She is in congestive heart failure and does not expect too much improvement. She put her on lasix and an antibiotic for what she thought was an infection. I guess these dogs are prone to this. She just seems so young to be going thru this. She loves to eat and just turned away from her food tonight so I know she feels awful. I hate seeing her struggle to breath. Just seems like it happened so fast. In the last 2 days she developed this heavy breathing prior to that you would not know that there was anything wrong. |
12-28-2010, 04:11 PM | #6 |
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12-28-2010, 04:17 PM | #7 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I'm sorry, Jackie. She's so very young. That's heartbreaking. They did prescribe what I thought they might. That will give some relief. High humidity usually makes it harder for them to breathe. I did not know they were prone to that disease.
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12-28-2010, 07:41 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I am sorry about your baby. My pom had Cushing's and then went into congestive heart failure. She did real well on lasix and enalapril for almost a year and a half. Then one day she wouldn't put her head down, wouldn't eat and was having a real hard time breathing. I rushed her to the vet and they kept her and out her on oxygen, but sadly she passed away. Maya was 12 though. Hopefully, the lasix will reduce the fluid build up and make her more comfortable. When my pom first started on the Lasix it really made a big difference. I will keep her in my prayers.
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12-28-2010, 11:44 PM | #9 |
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| I'm so sorry about your pup... just seeing this now...sounds like the vets are doing all they can for her.... I don't know anything about Cavaliers.. maybe this link will be of help to you... About Cavalier Health - Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) Keeping you and your pup in my prayers....
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12-29-2010, 01:13 AM | #10 |
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| I've nothing to add to aid you other than, I understand. I'm so sorry! I have a Yorkie with cluster seizures I was devastated...and I had just gotten him months before...he was 2 1/2 then. He had just been diagnosed with also suffering from severe arthritis to the degree of dogs whom are 12-15 years plus. Apparently between 2-4 years is a period a lot of breed inherent and genetic issues come out. I can really relate though to your frustration not only in your dog being ill, but in the overwhelming feeling of they are too young for this...I hope you get all the time together you possibly can and she can get all the enjoyment out of life as a perfectly healthy dog! |
12-29-2010, 04:50 AM | #11 |
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| Thanks for all of the kind responses. Abby had a really good night last night. she had no difficulty breathing. She got up this morning anxious for breakfast so I knew she was feeling better. Must be the result of prayers because she had only had one dose of medicine. It's so difficult to watch gasping for breath in any living thing. Why would anyone intentionally ask for this by smoking? I'll keep you posted and pray that she continues to improve. I know there is no cure and that the damage done is done but just maybe she will be able to have some comfortable time left. I will do everything for her including giving her peace should it become the best I can do for her. This breed is so warm, tender and just loves everyone. I was unaware of how prevalent their heart problems are. |
12-29-2010, 05:42 AM | #12 |
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| I'm happy to hear that your baby is doing better today, but so sad to hear about her being in congestive heart failure. My Kiwi was almost ten when she was diagnosed with CHF due to mitral valve prolapse. We were able to get her out of CHF, and she started to do much better, but unfortunately she couldn't handle enalapril, which started to damage her kidneys in a very short time. We had to flush her kidneys out daily for weeks, and we were hoping to try her on an herbal heart remedy once she was stronger. It's a great sign that Abby is eating already; that made me so happy to read. Kiwi didn't want to eat while on Lasix either, and she was my very best eater who savored every bite. Ashley was diagnosed with an enlarged heart at the age of ten, but the results of her echocardiogram were almost normal. Still, after experiencing what we had with Kiwi, it terrified me to put her on enalapril, and we also thought she wouldn't live a long life because of it. She did fine on enalapril and lived for seven more years, even with the enlarged heart. Their doctor specializes in both conventional and alternative medicine, and we had huge success with Ashley when we used one of his heart formulas on her. He reviewed Ashley's x-rays with me each time, and I saw with my own eyes how much it helped her heart, and I could also tell by the fact that Ashley was still very active and still walking a couple of miles a day, even at almost seventeen. Her heart and lungs certainly became very strong with all of her exercise, and she loved her walks. You and your baby will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this with her.
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12-29-2010, 06:30 AM | #13 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| So happy to hear she's feeling better this morning.... wishing her continued success with her medications...
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12-29-2010, 06:32 AM | #14 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| I'm glad she's better this morning. That lightens the heart.
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12-29-2010, 06:35 AM | #15 |
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| I looked to see if there were any particular formulas that my vet has for treating Congestive Heart Failure or Mitral Valve Disease. My girls were not easy to give pills to, so it was difficult to give them herbs, but I am a believer in them because I saw how effective they were when I needed my babies to take them. Over the fifteen years that I went to his practice with my girls, I met many people who traveled great distances to take their pups to his practice and so many of them were able to be helped. It's in the Hamptons, on the South Fork of Long Island--a distance for you but your baby is so young, and I believe he could help her. Your vet could do a consult with him, too. Many people are sent to him by other vets as their last hope, and it was often so uplifting to see such happy people when their babies were helped. I'm just giving you this information if you need another option. allDAY - The 'Miracle' Vet White Crane Brand Herbal Supplements - Holistic Veterinary Medicine
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