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02-07-2008, 12:04 PM
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| | Lil Pup | sick dog
hi I am new and very frustrated. I hope someone can help me. My 9 year old dobie has been gtting listless and quiet. The vet ran many tests that were normal. He said his heart rate is high but could be from being nervous. His ECK showed a few dips that were high and wants me to think of echocardiogram. Meanwhile, Zeke is drinking unbelievable amounts of water though diabetis and liver and kidney tests were normal. Today he had me drop off a urine sample. I am so scared. He is so weak. Please help if you can. Judy | 
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02-07-2008, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Judy  hi I am new and very frustrated. I hope someone can help me. My 9 year old dobie has been gtting listless and quiet. The vet ran many tests that were normal. He said his heart rate is high but could be from being nervous. His ECK showed a few dips that were high and wants me to think of echocardiogram. Meanwhile, Zeke is drinking unbelievable amounts of water though diabetis and liver and kidney tests were normal. Today he had me drop off a urine sample. I am so scared. He is so weak. Please help if you can. Judy | I think you need to see a specialist - ask your vet for a reference to a vet cardiologist. If it is DCM, there are medications that can help.
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02-07-2008, 03:52 PM
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| Keeping you and Zeke in my prayers. Keep us posted. I think the Vet Cardiologist is a great idea.
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02-07-2008, 05:31 PM
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02-07-2008, 05:32 PM
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| I think a specialist is in order as well. I will keep you & Zeke in my prayers. Keep us posted. | |
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02-07-2008, 06:11 PM
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| Ditto on the specialist. Do you have a vet teaching facility nearby or a cardiologist in your area? I would take him there as soon as you possibly can. Within the next day or two if possible.
Has he lost any weight or is he coughing at all?
Lots and lots of hugs and prayers to you and your Dobiebaby Zeke. Please keep us posted as to how both of you are doing.
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02-07-2008, 06:12 PM
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| | Alpha | If you are near a veterinary school - they often have cardiologists, as well as internal medicine specialists on staff. I would highly recommend getting him in for the echo (ultrasound of the heart).
Looks like KCFilley and I were typing at the same time and the same thing 
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02-07-2008, 07:29 PM
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| | Alpha | You are in my thoughts.
If you end up needing cardio meds, please let me know. I have a TON I would be willing to give you. My guy of 11 just passed last week after a 6 month battle with DCM. He was happy until the end. The meds do help.
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02-09-2008, 11:42 PM
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| I would also have his liver checked.
Sending dober hugs your way.
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02-12-2008, 04:41 PM
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| Any updates on Zeke? Please keep us posted. I hope he is doing well. | |
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Have a great day, Sheila-owned by Quentin (b&t,M, dobie), Maggie Mae(1/2 shar pei, 1/2 ?, F, from the pound), and Peaches (red dobie, F)
