I have a 12 year old beagle mix. she has been coughing and choking for several months. The vet has been unable to find a reason.
This morning at yet another visit, the vet said she is probably asthematic. The problem is that the treatment requires steroids which are hard on the heart. The vet wants me to take her halfway across the state to have an EKG performed which will cost $500.
If she does not have a heart condition, it's safe to administer the asthema treatment. If she does have a heart condition, she could go at any time now, the vet said.
Am I crazy for thinking that the heart check would in this case be a waste of time and money? I'm asking her treat for asthema and if she has a bad heart, she's go anyway.
Age is a factor, too. If she was younger, There's nothing I wouldn't do. But at her age and health otherwise, the best I could ask for is one more year.
What would you do if this was your dog? Please take age, expense and love into account. Thanks
2007-03-07
05:09:59
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