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Mommy of Brandi · 03-22-2007, 04:03 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your baby....I will keep her in my prayers.....but congestive heart failure is NOT a death sentence......THANK GOD!!! think positive.....it can be controlled with meds......hopefully your vet will be able to explain more to you today......GOOD LUCK

red98vett · 03-22-2007, 04:07 AM

OMG I was ready to cry when I read your 1st post then read the other responses to you....it sounds like there IS hope and I'll be waiting to hear what the specialist says....How old is your little Zoie now ??

I would be sooooo devestated hearing this too

...but try to keep your chin up and hope for the best. I'm so sorry and will be thinking good thoughts for you.

missPenny · 03-22-2007, 04:33 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please do keep us updated. I'm sure this is a very scary time for you.

Hokule'a · 03-22-2007, 04:35 AM

Oh, I'm so sorry your baby is ill. I too know what it feels like to hear those words from the vet and go into shock and not be able to hear anymore

My little Hoku has a significant heart murmur and will eventually go into heart failure and I am dreading that day. But, like everyone says, there are medications and other options out there so keep your chin up and don't give up without a fight!!! Keep us posted on what the ultrasound shows. You are both in my prayers!

Morkie4 · 03-22-2007, 04:46 AM

I am so sorry to hear about your sweet baby!!!

I had a similar problem with my (RIP) Kelsey! Same vet for years and changed vets because of relocating! This vet, first visit ............ told me she had an enlarged heart, water on her lungs and a collapased trachea! Three meds daily kept her with us for a while but if the other vet had caught the problems earlier we may have still had her with us! Choosing the right vet is so important!!!

Again so sorry your wee one is ill; the meds will help her!!!

Sunnyd · 03-22-2007, 05:03 AM

I'm very sorry that your baby is sick. Try to relax a little, it's not nearly as bad as it sounds. I have a 12 year old lab who has an enlarged heart and CHF we just diagnosed it late last summer. She's taking Enalapril and Lasix (which are the same thing they give people for this condition) and she's doing great. This can easily be controlled with medication and she can live a long happy life. Best of luck.

magnolia · 03-22-2007, 05:24 AM

Dena - first of all, I'm so very sorry to hear this about your baby

Sending you lots of hugs and prayers! As others have said, a diagnosis of heart failure is not a death sentence. CHF is a condition that can be treated and controlled with medication - and the person (human or fur) can live a long life. Please keep us posted after you hear more today! Know that we are all sending our good thoughts and prayers your way.

TatumsMom · 03-22-2007, 05:38 AM

Hopefully the responses here have helped you reach a little calmer level but I agree that this is a very scary condition. Our toy poodle lived many normal years though with CHF on daily medication so there is hope for your Zoie. Get lots of info from the new vet and be diligent with her medication and she should be okay. I didn't see that you told how old she is??

Dena · 03-22-2007, 05:52 AM

Zoie is barely 5 months old.
Yeah, her old vet was terrible. I kept taking her back for her cough and they never once tried to treat her for it. They kept telling me to get her dewormed.. she's been dewormed 3 times!! That's malpractice, I'm so glad i changed vets.

It is a little comforting to hear that it's controllable with meds, but she's soo little, and i hate the idea of having to give her meds every day

She's so hyper and goes nuts with wookie every day.. I hope she's going to be ok.

I'll let you all know what the vet says.

Thanks so much for your support, Wookie, Zoie and I really appreciate it

chattiesmom · 03-22-2007, 06:02 AM

I am so sorry to hear about Zoie. Will keep her in my heart and prayers.

hle_625 · 03-22-2007, 06:03 AM

Dena I am so sorry to hear this news! I will be keeping little Zoie in my thoughts. I know that she is a strong strong girl and will get through this. Big hugs to you!

TatumsMom · 03-22-2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dena

Zoie is barely 5 months old.
Yeah, her old vet was terrible. I kept taking her back for her cough and they never once tried to treat her for it. They kept telling me to get her dewormed.. she's been dewormed 3 times!! That's malpractice, I'm so glad i changed vets.

It is a little comforting to hear that it's controllable with meds, but she's soo little, and i hate the idea of having to give her meds every day

She's so hyper and goes nuts with wookie every day.. I hope she's going to be ok.

I'll let you all know what the vet says.

Thanks so much for your support, Wookie, Zoie and I really appreciate it

Awww, she's so young! I honestly don't know what to tell you about CHF at that age. Our Dax (the toy poodle) was about 9 or 10 when he started having problems (and yes, one of the first symptoms was a cough). He lived a very happy 15 years. I hope the new vet has some better news for you soon. Keep us posted.

JCarlson2004 · 03-22-2007, 06:10 AM

OMG I am so sorry.

PLEASE keep us updated on her condition. She will be in my prayers.

LunasMomma · 03-22-2007, 06:12 AM

I'm sorry to hear that

I hope and pray that the meds will help her to live a long happy life with you.

I'd take this up with the breeder, that's definitely reason for a refund and they also need to not breed the parents again. This is congenital.

I would also demand a refund from that other vet for all the visits you and Zoie had to endure, with no positive results

They should have checked her heart, dangit!

yorkieluv_07 · 03-22-2007, 06:15 AM

So sorry hear to about your sick little girl. You are lucky to have a vet that you like and feel comfortable with ... However, I would still get a second opinion. (I have a friend whose pet was diagnosed with heart murmer and she worried for 5 years. Moved and changed vets ... new vet said, Heart murmer? She doen't have a heart murmer!) You can't be too careful. The more information you have the better, knowledge is power. Hope you get nothing but good news in the future!

03-22-2007, 04:03 AM	#16
Mommy of Brandi YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 745	I'm sorry to hear about your baby....I will keep her in my prayers.....but congestive heart failure is NOT a death sentence......THANK GOD!!! think positive.....it can be controlled with meds......hopefully your vet will be able to explain more to you today......GOOD LUCK __________________ The way to mommy's heart is yorkie kisses!!! Brandi's MySpace

03-22-2007, 04:07 AM	#17
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	OMG I was ready to cry when I read your 1st post then read the other responses to you....it sounds like there IS hope and I'll be waiting to hear what the specialist says....How old is your little Zoie now ?? I would be sooooo devestated hearing this too ...but try to keep your chin up and hope for the best. I'm so sorry and will be thinking good thoughts for you. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

03-22-2007, 04:33 AM	#18
missPenny & Riley-bear, too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,259	Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please do keep us updated. I'm sure this is a very scary time for you. __________________ My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dogs think I am. Mommy to Penny and Riley.

03-22-2007, 04:35 AM	#19
Hokule'a Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 4,591	Oh, I'm so sorry your baby is ill. I too know what it feels like to hear those words from the vet and go into shock and not be able to hear anymore My little Hoku has a significant heart murmur and will eventually go into heart failure and I am dreading that day. But, like everyone says, there are medications and other options out there so keep your chin up and don't give up without a fight!!! Keep us posted on what the ultrasound shows. You are both in my prayers! __________________ Eva and her keikis: Hokule'a, Kalani & Pi'ilani

03-22-2007, 04:46 AM	#20
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	I am so sorry to hear about your sweet baby!!! I had a similar problem with my (RIP) Kelsey! Same vet for years and changed vets because of relocating! This vet, first visit ............ told me she had an enlarged heart, water on her lungs and a collapased trachea! Three meds daily kept her with us for a while but if the other vet had caught the problems earlier we may have still had her with us! Choosing the right vet is so important!!! Again so sorry your wee one is ill; the meds will help her!!! __________________ CAROL ~ Krissie ~ Toby ~ Brandy ~ Buffy Proud member of Maltesetalk and Yorkietalk

03-22-2007, 05:03 AM	#21
Sunnyd Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Linwood, KS Posts: 249	I'm very sorry that your baby is sick. Try to relax a little, it's not nearly as bad as it sounds. I have a 12 year old lab who has an enlarged heart and CHF we just diagnosed it late last summer. She's taking Enalapril and Lasix (which are the same thing they give people for this condition) and she's doing great. This can easily be controlled with medication and she can live a long happy life. Best of luck.

03-22-2007, 05:24 AM	#22
magnolia YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,459	Dena - first of all, I'm so very sorry to hear this about your baby Sending you lots of hugs and prayers! As others have said, a diagnosis of heart failure is not a death sentence. CHF is a condition that can be treated and controlled with medication - and the person (human or fur) can live a long life. Please keep us posted after you hear more today! Know that we are all sending our good thoughts and prayers your way. __________________ Suzi - mom to Gabby and Gage For Mickey

03-22-2007, 05:38 AM	#23
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Hopefully the responses here have helped you reach a little calmer level but I agree that this is a very scary condition. Our toy poodle lived many normal years though with CHF on daily medication so there is hope for your Zoie. Get lots of info from the new vet and be diligent with her medication and she should be okay. I didn't see that you told how old she is?? __________________ ~ Angie

03-22-2007, 05:52 AM	#24
Dena No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,424	Zoie is barely 5 months old. Yeah, her old vet was terrible. I kept taking her back for her cough and they never once tried to treat her for it. They kept telling me to get her dewormed.. she's been dewormed 3 times!! That's malpractice, I'm so glad i changed vets. It is a little comforting to hear that it's controllable with meds, but she's soo little, and i hate the idea of having to give her meds every day She's so hyper and goes nuts with wookie every day.. I hope she's going to be ok. I'll let you all know what the vet says. Thanks so much for your support, Wookie, Zoie and I really appreciate it

03-22-2007, 06:02 AM	#25
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I am so sorry to hear about Zoie. Will keep her in my heart and prayers. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

03-22-2007, 06:03 AM	#26
hle_625 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,637	Dena I am so sorry to hear this news! I will be keeping little Zoie in my thoughts. I know that she is a strong strong girl and will get through this. Big hugs to you! __________________ Heather, Chloe Lynn and Daisy May

03-22-2007, 06:10 AM	#28
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	OMG I am so sorry. PLEASE keep us updated on her condition. She will be in my prayers. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

03-22-2007, 06:12 AM	#29
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I'm sorry to hear that I hope and pray that the meds will help her to live a long happy life with you. I'd take this up with the breeder, that's definitely reason for a refund and they also need to not breed the parents again. This is congenital. I would also demand a refund from that other vet for all the visits you and Zoie had to endure, with no positive results They should have checked her heart, dangit! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

03-22-2007, 06:15 AM	#30
yorkieluv_07 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 47	So sorry hear to about your sick little girl. You are lucky to have a vet that you like and feel comfortable with ... However, I would still get a second opinion. (I have a friend whose pet was diagnosed with heart murmer and she worried for 5 years. Moved and changed vets ... new vet said, Heart murmer? She doen't have a heart murmer!) You can't be too careful. The more information you have the better, knowledge is power. Hope you get nothing but good news in the future!