My dog is in Congestive Heart Failure

[Broncojohnny]

One of mine went like that. Two years before, she got a ruptured eye which cost a couple grand. Ending up being an expensive dog.

[greenbullitt]

hope all turns out well james

[OrangeChevyII]

That sucks James, poor guy. Hope all is well...

[slow06]

That sucks man, I hope your pup comes out of it alright.

[dee]

Sorry, hopefully she gets better

[dville_gt]

Thanks everyone. On my way to get her, they can't do the ultra till Wednesday morning.

[8mpg]

Thanks everyone. On my way to get her, they can't do the ultra till Wednesday morning.

To be honest...I dont think I would bother with the ultrasound. If the lungs arent backed up from something like kidney failure it is probably the heart. Not sure if they can check a BNP level which is our quickest way in people to look for CHF. I have spent more money on my dogs than anyone else on the board so Im not trying to say it is a cost thing. I just dont think it will do that much good.

[FreightTrain]

The biggest problem with a good dog is they just don't live long enough.

[Rtanner]

my red healer trixie had the same thing, she breathed like she could not get oxygen, i had to have her put down to stop suffering, it still bothers me bad after 3 years, she was the smartest dog i have ever seen, i honestly beleive she could understand most anything i said, damn sorry for your pain!!!

[KoopaTroopa]

I'm sorry James, I hope she pulls through!!

[GrayStangGT]

I was in the "there is no way I would spend money on a dog camp", until I got my current mutt. I would drop some coin on this dog if it would lead to her living significantly longer, she is coming up on 5 years old hoping for another 10.

[bjtheman1]

My cocker has a heart murmur, he's about 5yrs old right now. Vet said it sounds good though, just have to really watch him as he gets older. When I got him from the rescue he was just finishing up heart worm treatment too, this was when he was about a year old. I've spent a bit on him so far....heart worm pills, vaccines, couple vet visits per year (to check his murmur). I'll spend whatever I have to to help this little guy live a full life.

Best of luck to you, hoping for the best.

[Sleeper]

Sorry about your pup man. We have 2 grand in our rat terrier.

[Sean88gt]

At 11 years, I'd seriously consider the cost vs life. If you spend all the money for tests and it doesn't make a difference, save the dog and yourself the hassles and have her put down.

[dville_gt]

At 11 years, I'd seriously consider the cost vs life. If you spend all the money for tests and it doesn't make a difference, save the dog and yourself the hassles and have her put down.

I know you're "right", but I have to give it a shot.

She is at home now, on her favorite pillow.