Positive thoughts needed--congestive heart failure

[elaine.e]

Positive thoughts from me and William  .

When I had my old boy, Josh, He was diagnosed with a heart murmur when he was about 10 and started coughing, then with heart failure when he was about 13. He had medication for both and lived until he was nearly 17 and had a good quality of life once his meds were right for him. I hope they find the right meds and right doses for Jewel very soon.

[Ninasmum]

Thinking of you and Jewel and hoping for the best possible outcome. 

[cindere528]

I've only just seen this thread and I've not read through it all but I just want to say that my heart goes out to you.

I lost Nelly 3 weeks ago due to an enlarged heart and I also have Dillon who was diagnosed with heart failure 4 weeks ago. He is on heart medication and diuretic tablets.

Nelly passed away very suddenly, I didn't even know she had a heart problem. She went into the animal hospital because she had become dehydrated due to a tummy upset and she passed away while she was there. The vet said they'd done a scan and she had a hugely enlarged heart 

I hope Jewel can be kept comfortable for a while longer, like Dillon.

[Heatherb88uk]

Sending love and hugs and mega positive thoughts to you all, love Heather xxx

[starboy]

Hope that Jewel is comfortable and enjoying being extra spoiled by you.

Sending lots of positive thoughts Jewels way 

[lindseyp]

Have just seen this thread too & just wanted to send healing thoughts & {{hugs}} to Jewel (& you too!) 

Have an understanding of what you are going through Michelle, as I had to take Purdey to the vets this A.M. with, what was thought to be kennel cough but now turns out to be fluid on her lungs & possible heart problems....will find out more when we go back tomorrow!

I hope Jewels vets are doing all they can for her  .......and the same goes for Cindere's Dillon  & for Purdey too tomorrow 

but this did get me thinking today...........with all the comments and threads on the forum, related to this illness/disease/condition........ is it that it's just being diagnosed more accurately or it's just that there's quite a few doglets on the forum with dam bad luck or is it that this illness/disease/condition is going to rear it's ugly head to blight this wonderful breed, as it does in others.......was just wondering, thats all     

[spanielcrazy]

Thanks for all your good wishes!  The meds seem to be kicking in and Jewel seems to be feeling better. Her appetite has returned and she is getting back to her fiesty old self 

When I had my old boy, Josh, He was diagnosed with a heart murmur when he was about 10 and started coughing, then with heart failure when he was about 13. He had medication for both and lived until he was nearly 17 and had a good quality of life once his meds were right for him.

This is really encouraging to hear! 

[minimoo]

thats really good news, im glad shes feeking better 

[Ninasmum]

Sounds like brilliant news.    Hope Jewel continues to feel better. 

[Top Barks]

Just seen this and it sounds like better news! sending lots and lots of positive thoughts.   

[Joules]

Sounds like brilliant news.    Hope Jewel continues to feel better. 

Ditto - keep it up Jewel 

[Annette]

I hope that she continues to improve.

[mum2milly]

Horray for Jewel  . Glad to hear youre feeling better.
Love Milly & Jo xx

[cindere528]

Just wondering how Jewel is doing? I hope she's continuing to improve

[Sheryl]

Ditto xxxx