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southwind · 11-01-2010, 12:03 PM

Hi. I have two 11 yr old yorkies and love them both like my children. My male yorkie was diagnosed with congestive heart failure last April. I was devastated, but the vet put him on Enalapril and Furosemide. He was doing pretty good. Then the vet talked to a cardiologist and also put him on Vetmedin. After that he was able to play fetch again and is doing really well. He acts like he feels so much better! The only problem now, is his coughing. They said the congestion is in his throat, but not his lungs. Is there anything I can do to help this? After he runs around and barks a little, it is better. Does he need to walk everyday or not? I have heard both. Rest or exercise? Vetmedin seems to be a miracle drug. Hopefully I can keep him around for a few more years. He is precious!

Thanks,

Sandie

11-01-2010, 12:03 PM	#1
southwind Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bella Vista, Ar, USA Posts: 20	congestive heart failure Hi. I have two 11 yr old yorkies and love them both like my children. My male yorkie was diagnosed with congestive heart failure last April. I was devastated, but the vet put him on Enalapril and Furosemide. He was doing pretty good. Then the vet talked to a cardiologist and also put him on Vetmedin. After that he was able to play fetch again and is doing really well. He acts like he feels so much better! The only problem now, is his coughing. They said the congestion is in his throat, but not his lungs. Is there anything I can do to help this? After he runs around and barks a little, it is better. Does he need to walk everyday or not? I have heard both. Rest or exercise? Vetmedin seems to be a miracle drug. Hopefully I can keep him around for a few more years. He is precious! Thanks, Sandie