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Only 16 weeks old and CHF already?!?! Help! Hi I posted another forum earlier asking about heart murmurs but not my little Maggie is bloated really bad and having a hard time breathing. She won't play at all and just sleeps and waddles around VERY slowly. Just got home from the vet and they did bloodwork and xrays. They said her belly is filled with fluid and it it probably from congestive heart failure at an early age. She said that it is critical and made me an appointment at a cardiologist for today. I have to drive a few hrs to get there so I figured I would see if anyone had any advice on what to expect. My vet said the prognosis probably won't be good. I'm sooooooooooooo upset. I would appreciate any advice or comments:((((( |
i have no experience with this but i wanted to say im sorry maggie and you are having to deal with this. i will keep your maggie in my prayers for the best outcome. |
Sorry, I'm no help either, but wanted to wish you and Maggie well. I really hope that the specialist can do something to help her. There must be medication that would help with the fluid. Poor baby!!! |
Oh, and please let the breeder know what's going on. Her condition could turn out to be congenital, and if so the breeder needs to step up for you and the puppy, and also rethink her breeding pairs. |
Prayer"s for maggie. Sorry I'm no help either. But will be keeping You and Maggie in my Prayer's.Did you get in touch with her breeder? Just thinking she might want to know and maybe help with expensives. It is so sad when these little ones are sick.Sending well wishes for Maggie. Anne/Luci:animal-pa |
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Oh I let her know as soon as I found out she had a murmur and she was of not help at all. She said "Oh I'm sorry that's never happened before. I'll get my vet to check out the parents." And that was the end of it. I signed a paper saying I would take her within 2 days to a vet and I waited 5 because that's when her next shots were due. She still didn't offer anything whatsoever!! |
The breeder is of absolutley no help. I should have done alot more research on this lady before buying a puppy and getting attched |
And Thank you everyone for all the prayers!!! Will keep u posted after the cardiologist visit |
I am very sorry for your situation. Poor little Maggie. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. |
Im sorry Im keeping little Maggie in my prayers and hugs to you |
We are praying for Maggie! |
Positive thoughts and prayers for wee Maggie. The echocardiogram(which may be suggested to be done by the cardiologist), will help her/him, ascertain what type of heart problem exists, the seriousness of the condition, and what your treatment options are. Heart conditions experienced this young are often hereditary in nature, and your cardiologist will tell you if the condition your pup is suffering from has a hereditary one. If so look up puppy lemon laws in your state, and see if you can hold this breeder to the letter of the law. If she doesn't offer emotional and financial support, then please review her on here, as well as a whole host of other sites. Good breeders as you know will stand behind their puppies and even their adult dogs, and offer both emotional, knowledge, and where applicable financial support. Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way |
Praying for Maggie and you... hope things go well... and do notify the breeder ... |
Im so sorry. I can see in your words that you are in so much pain. You are doing right to take sweet Maggie to the specialist. You are such a good fur mommy. I will pray for a positive outcome. By the way, Gemy gave you some excellent advice. Keep us posted, and we'll be here praying. Hugs |
We are on the way now. Yeah I had an app for an echo to be done next month because I am low on money. I have had her 5 weeks and already spent $1500. This visit is anywhere from $400-600 I was told. My vet had said there is no need to rush it since she was showing no signs of anything yet so I was trying to wait to keep from using my credit card. But just overnight it hit her I guess and she took a major turn for the worst. I don't have my hopes up too high going in and am already trying to prepare myself for having to put her to sleep. Thanks everyone and I will keep u updated |
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