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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 4:14 pm
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 5:47 pm
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`Akiko` Gabrielle_AnimalLuver Did the vet say WHY he has fluid in his lungs, or how his heart got to be enlarged? Could there be a mechanical issue with the valves in his heart? Until the fluid gets cleared up it's probably best to stick to low levels of exercise. I.E just walking. I know that science diet makes a diet for heart diseased dogs. You could talk to your vet about that, or what to look for in other foods to be sure they are right for your dog. Like low sodium, high potassium etc. I wasnt with my mom when she took Scooter to the vet the first time. So I just got the jist of whats going on with him. So I'm not sure why he has fluid in his lungs, we do know he has a leaky heart valve. His vet said its common for dogs his age to have an enlarged heart (Old man is 12) Scoot gets little walks when hes having a good day and hes feeling energetic. We got him food the vet recommended, but of course he wont eat it. So we get to go out and find food the bugger will actually eat. He's going to a checkup soon. Ill go to that one so I can ask more questions that my mom will forget if I leave it to her ._.
could you entice him to eat it? maybe a bit of tough love? or sprinkling a touch of salmon oil over it? I can't remember off the top of my head what specifically to look for in a heart diet. But I do know low sodium is very important, and I don't think foods will actually list that. Avoid treats with added salt at least. Omega 3 is generally great for circulation so salmon oil on the food would be a good thing.
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 1:37 pm
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Gabrielle_AnimalLuver `Akiko` Gabrielle_AnimalLuver Did the vet say WHY he has fluid in his lungs, or how his heart got to be enlarged? Could there be a mechanical issue with the valves in his heart? Until the fluid gets cleared up it's probably best to stick to low levels of exercise. I.E just walking. I know that science diet makes a diet for heart diseased dogs. You could talk to your vet about that, or what to look for in other foods to be sure they are right for your dog. Like low sodium, high potassium etc. I wasnt with my mom when she took Scooter to the vet the first time. So I just got the jist of whats going on with him. So I'm not sure why he has fluid in his lungs, we do know he has a leaky heart valve. His vet said its common for dogs his age to have an enlarged heart (Old man is 12) Scoot gets little walks when hes having a good day and hes feeling energetic. We got him food the vet recommended, but of course he wont eat it. So we get to go out and find food the bugger will actually eat. He's going to a checkup soon. Ill go to that one so I can ask more questions that my mom will forget if I leave it to her ._. could you entice him to eat it? maybe a bit of tough love? or sprinkling a touch of salmon oil over it? I can't remember off the top of my head what specifically to look for in a heart diet. But I do know low sodium is very important, and I don't think foods will actually list that. Avoid treats with added salt at least. Omega 3 is generally great for circulation so salmon oil on the food would be a good thing.
Ooh, Ill try that thanks! smile
Hes a really picky eater, so we'll see how it goes razz
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