we can't afford to get a sonagram. vet put him on enalapril but won't give him a diuretic. he has fluid in the belly and still has labored breathing upon exertion of any type.
2007-01-08 12:50:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Do you trust your vet? Have you been seeing the same vet for years? If you don't trust your vet, or this is a new vet, then reassure yourself and go to another vet. Otherwise, the Dr just may want to start off with the enalapril and see how the heart sounds after a time (1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, etc.). If the Dr doesn't notice a marked improvement that was expected, maybe then, they will put the dog on furosemide.
I would trust the vet though. OR give them a call and ask why.
Good luck!
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2007-01-08 13:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a professional but I know when a heart is enlarged a diuretic is usually given. However the med that the vet gave your dog may have a diuretic as a component of that drug. But if he has labored breathing I would think a short course of diuretic would be advisable. Good luck.
janet
2007-01-08 12:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Cavalier King Charles Spaniel had an enlarged heart. I'm not sure how long he had it for, I think 2 years or so. I'm not sure if his condition was especially aggressive or not, but he died this last year due to heart failure. He was on a lot of medications because the heart was pushing up against his lungs and making it hard for him to breathe, so we also had to be careful about not getting him overexcited, not giving him a lot of exercise and also keeping his weight under control, so it is manageable to a degree. From my experience, my dog had maybe 1 and a half good years with his enlarged heart, and the last 6 months were very difficult for him. Addition: My dog did not seem to be in pain, just difficulty breathing, especially as it got worse. His heart took up half his chest cavity...the size of a human fist and he was a 30 lb. dog.
2016-05-22 21:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet usually starts out with enalapril and then adds lasix later if fluid begins to build up around the heart. Keep your dog on the enalapril and continue to see your vet on a regular basis
2007-01-08 12:55:42 · answer #4 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the vet might not want to give this to ur dog for a few reasons... he might want to see how the enalpril does on its own and also the furosemide causes increased urine production so your dog will have to go more often... if your dog isnt real active then that could be a problem around your house
2007-01-08 15:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by keli_03 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enalapril is good, but we usually prescribe Furosemide also known as Lasix. Talk to your vet..
2007-01-08 13:01:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mm is your dog has fluids in the belly due to his heart condition, talk to the doctor again. There are different hearts conditions and not all of them require diuretics.
2007-01-08 12:59:42 · answer #7 · answered by nanabanana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would follow your vets instructions he knows what is best for your dog
2007-01-08 12:55:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask ur vet if u need to put him down??
2007-01-08 12:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-08 12:54:31 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋