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09-19-2015, 01:23 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Port St Lucie, FL, USA
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| Enlarged Heart I adopted my Yorkie, Mr. Pips in July 2015. He wandered into the yard, no ID, unneutered, and an unregistered chip. We believe he was dumped along with a few other dogs. When I took him to the vet for shots he had a cough which was diagnosed as "kennel cough". Med didn't help so they did an ex-ray. Turns out he has an enlarged heart. The cough seems to have gotten worst and he cannot tolerate being out of the A/C more than 5 minutes. I have been researching this on the internet and the prognosis is he probably will just drop dead without any further signs. Has anyone ever dealt with a situation like this? We have gotten attached to this dog in a very short time. Thanks. |
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09-20-2015, 02:59 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Hi and welcome to YT . Thank you for taking in this stray little one. Many dogs can live w/ slightly enlarged hearts for a very long time. How old is this kiddo? If there is some sort of congestive heart failure, though, then often a vet will put them on Enalapril or similar...
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09-20-2015, 04:00 AM | #3 |
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| One of my now passed girls at the age of 10 y/o was diagnosed with an enlarged heart, she was put on meds. This was years back so I don't remember what the med was. She lived a happy life until age 13. There is treatment for this. Thank you for taking this little guy into you life and heart, I can't believe how ppl can just dump off dogs. He was blessed to have found you.
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09-20-2015, 06:30 AM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Port St Lucie, FL, USA
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| Thanks for such prompt response regarding Mr. Pips enlarged heart. Mr. Pips is estimated to be about 7 years old, however, he sometimes acts like a puppy. He loves to be outside and going for walks. I have noticed however that it is getting harder for him to make the return trip to the top of our street which is only about 200 yards. Sometime I have to carry him half way back. His wheezing is a very noticeable high pitched squeak and he sneezes, coughs and gags a lot. He seems to sleep well at nights. His last trip to potty is about 10pm and most mornings he doesn't wake me until 7:30. The vet has given me meds to lessen his coughs but has not suggested meds for his heart. I will talk with him about this on the next visit but will have to wait until my next ss comes in. Thanks again. |
09-20-2015, 06:58 AM | #5 | |
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09-22-2015, 12:33 PM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hampton,Virginia
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| I had a poodle with an enlarged heart and she was put on Lasix. You can go online and google meds for a dog with an enlarged heart and get lots of info that way about what your dog is going through and what meds are available too. |
09-22-2015, 06:13 PM | #7 |
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| I had a baby with a ruptured cordae tendonae....severe valve issue caused by a broken "cord" that supports a heart valve basically.....and it is lethal....my vet put my little girl on Lasix and Vasotec and something else, that strengthened and slowed her heart rate, and increased its efficiency and cardiac output/stroke volume.......old woman memory issue.....and we slowed down on any strenuous activity....and with collateral circulation and whatever, my little lady lived an additional 8-9 years....and after about 1.5 years on her meds, and close supervision, she was able to get off the Vasotec, and we cut down the Lasix to 3 times a week.... With the proper treatment from a competent specialized vet, your baby's outcome is greatly enhanced.... take her to a specialist, or a vet school, and get specialized eyes on her....this can improve her chances of adapting or even overcoming her issue....that is the very best you can do for her, and regardless of what the outcome is, you can know in your heart and mind that you provided her the very best chance at an improved outcome......keep us posted. Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 09-22-2015 at 06:18 PM. |
09-22-2015, 06:55 PM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX
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| Possibly Digoxin. That's what a human would be on. Last edited by Parti Peanut; 09-22-2015 at 06:57 PM. |
09-22-2015, 10:47 PM | #9 |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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| I do not remember it being Digoxin or Lanoxin.....seems it had more of an effect on after load and preload than Dig...........but as I am actually typing this, cobwebs are wafting to the side and it may...........very well have been Dig.....I am really trying hard to remember...... and it seems that I can vaguely remember that is exactly what it was!!!! Seems I can visualize that last little bottle of tabs in that group of three,........... and it was indeed Lanoxin!!!! Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 09-22-2015 at 10:48 PM. |
09-23-2015, 10:16 AM | #10 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Port St Lucie, FL, USA
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| Thanks to all who responded to my plight. It is good to know there are so many who are willing to help. I started him on Lisinopril, (Vasotec), yesterday. He slept so soundly last night, that when I came out to check on him twice, I thought he had stopped breathing. However, this morning, he didn't wake me with his usual chirps but was sitting in his bed wait to go out for his morning pee. He sleeps a lot during the day, maybe effects of his cough meds, and still sleep well at nights. Thanks again to all. |
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