Sorry to be so absent. I wanted to post a follow-up that Bandit's hearing has mostly returned. I thought it rather sudden, after a grooming, and suspected he might have had the equivalence to a swimmer's ear infection or a virus. He has always had allergies, but something seemed different around that time.
Selfishly, I came here only when I needed some advice, but I hope in posting this that some people might decide not to give up when their Yorkie loses its hearing...considering there are other factors other than age. I believe I even read some sort of steroid might work....so don't hesitate to follow your gut since you are around your animal more than the vet is.
As for the CHF, I wouldn't be surprised if that was viral related considering a healthy check-up to suddenly being stage 3. I don't think the Enalapril will be harmful if he doesn't have CHF, since it seems to regulate the blood pressure. I will let everyone know what the vet determines. If anyone else has a 'sudden' case of CHF, I will return to post if there is a reason to get another checkup sooner in the event of a misdiagnosis.
Thanks much for your communication and good thoughts. To your pup's health. |