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HELLO - 6YR OLD SUPER FIT LAB TAKEN DOWN IN 1 WK W/ VERY ...
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HELLO - 6YR OLD SUPER FIT LAB TAKEN DOWN IN 1 WK W/ VERY LABORED BREATHING. RAPID DETERIORATION. ON AMINOPHYLLINE 300 MG 2X DAY, AND LASIX. CRITICAL.
VERY MANY THANKS, HANK

 

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Age: 6; Male; Breed: LAB X

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May 16 11:07 AM (4 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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Did the vet diagnose heart failure? If not, what?
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May 16 11:17 AM (10 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: NO. JUST VERY RAPID RESPIRATORY FAILURE. UNKNOWN.
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May 16 11:23 AM (5 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
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What specific questions do you have about this?

Lasix removes fluid from around the heart and lungs and allows the heart to pump easier.

Aminophylline is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath.

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May 16 11:31 AM (8 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: 1) WHAT IS CAUSE? 2)TREATMENT / CURE. IT'S MY MOM'S DOG. SHE SAYS HE'S VERY NEAR THE END. VERY RAPID DECLINE.
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May 16 11:35 AM (4 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
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Heart failure is the number one cause when lasix is used. Heart failure can be because of heartworm disease, a problem within the heart, age or any number of other conditions. Some dogs do well with the lasix and improve for a while.

If it IS a heart conditions (and I'm not sure, based on what you've said) then some vets will also use ace inhibitors.

If you truly want to get the whole story, I would suggest that you go ahead and call your mom's vet. Just let them know who you are and that you're trying to understand. Most vets will be happy to help.

Let me know if you still have specific questions.

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