Hi I have an xpuppy farm miniature schnauzer pure white, daisy , a week ago now my little one started breathing very fast we took her to the vet they kept her all day and did test. When I collected her I was given antibiotics, steroids , and frusemide, since being on medication there has been no change with her , the vet said she had lots of fluid round her heart but there is a shadow underneath, sent samples away but nothing concrete came back , we take her back tomorrow and she will stay there all day for my tests . It is breaking our hearts watching her trying to breath, the vet thinks she will have to be put down . She has had a rotten life she has been with us 5 years and I just want to do the best for my baby , sorry for going on .
Breathing very fast
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Re: Breathing very fast
Hello Gaynor and welcome to the Forum,
I am so sorry to read about little Daisy. It is so devastating when a much loved dog is very ill and you feel helpless to make her better. Your vet has prescribed very heavy duty medication in giving Furosemide and steroids so I hope these may help but you do need to be sure that the prescription is appropriate to Daisy’s condition and carefully monitored. (Not sure why antibiotics are prescribed unless she has a bacterial infection?)
https://www.vetinfo.com/furosemide-for-dogs.html
The hot weather here in the U.K. has come on quite suddenly and that may not be helping if she is having difficulty breathing. I would try to keep her cool if it is hot where you are, keep her hydrated with water available close by her bed and try to keep her calm and comforted (which I’m sure you will be doing) so she doesn’t feel stressed.
You could see if it is possible to arrange a consultation with a holistic vet who may be able to offer advice and suggestions on additional gentle remedies which may help support Daisy in this condition but it is impossible for anyone to offer medical advice to you on the Forum for such a serious issue. If you are interested in following this path, this is a link to a qualified vet who may be able to offer a ‘virtual’ consultation during the COVID restrictions:
https://holisticvet.co.uk/index.php/links/
I do feel for you in this situation and hope that Daisy does improve soon. Sending hugs to you both
I am so sorry to read about little Daisy. It is so devastating when a much loved dog is very ill and you feel helpless to make her better. Your vet has prescribed very heavy duty medication in giving Furosemide and steroids so I hope these may help but you do need to be sure that the prescription is appropriate to Daisy’s condition and carefully monitored. (Not sure why antibiotics are prescribed unless she has a bacterial infection?)
https://www.vetinfo.com/furosemide-for-dogs.html
The hot weather here in the U.K. has come on quite suddenly and that may not be helping if she is having difficulty breathing. I would try to keep her cool if it is hot where you are, keep her hydrated with water available close by her bed and try to keep her calm and comforted (which I’m sure you will be doing) so she doesn’t feel stressed.
You could see if it is possible to arrange a consultation with a holistic vet who may be able to offer advice and suggestions on additional gentle remedies which may help support Daisy in this condition but it is impossible for anyone to offer medical advice to you on the Forum for such a serious issue. If you are interested in following this path, this is a link to a qualified vet who may be able to offer a ‘virtual’ consultation during the COVID restrictions:
https://holisticvet.co.uk/index.php/links/
I do feel for you in this situation and hope that Daisy does improve soon. Sending hugs to you both
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