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Originally Posted by SueinPgh  My Shaina a 5lb Chi mix was diagnosed at 12.5 with Congestive Heart Failure. She was on Lasix, Enalapril, Vetmedin. She was a nervous thing, always shaking and timid. Her heart would beat fast too. She lived almost two years after the diagnosis. Keep doing what you are doing.....Good to be aware. I never even thought of her heart beating faster would hurt her.
Also, good that you pup is under the care of a cardiologist. Put a call in to the vet. Shaina's cardiologist was always happy to answer any questions I had. Attachment 405164 Shaina as a puppy. |
My husband and I just fell in love with your Shaina. She was beautiful.
One of my Yorkies, Kiwi, had congestive heart failure due to mitral valve prolapse. Her little sister, Gracie, had heart issues due to a severely collapsing trachea. I understand your fear of her heart beating faster. Baths always scared me. I don't know if your little boy would tolerate it, but I blow dry my little girl's hair. Katie still will rub to dry it more, but it cuts down on how much she rubs her face. I don't know much about allergy shampoos. Years ago, one of my Yorkies, Ashley,needed Chloehexidrine, but I don't think that's made anymore. Kiwi took Lasix, and she was on Enalapril for a very short time, but it affected her kidneys, and we had to stop. Ashley didn't have CHF, but she had an enlarged heart most likely due to tracheal issues. Her echocardiogram showed her heart was within normal limits. A small dose of Enalapril caused no issues for her, and she lived to a month shy of 17. With the new medications today, like Vetmedin, dogs with CHF can live much longer. My dear friend's Cavalier King Charles Spaniel had terrible CHF. The cardiologist thought she had only weeks to live, but she lived another two years. That breed is known for their heart problems.
I know I mentioned a few dogs, and it might be confusing. I hope it gives you a ray of hope. My prayers are with you and your little boy.