Congenital heart disease :'(

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Sheltiemonster

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Don't know why but I couldn't seem to post anythning on the disease and illnesses section, so I have to post here.

My tri coloured male, 7 months old has congenital heart disease, which means not all of the blood leaves his heart to be pumped around his body, therefore it has changed the shape of his heart.
It can't be fixed, and he has been given a short life expectancy :(

This morning he was throwing up and looked really down and sick. I checked his ehart rate with our stethiscope and stop watch, and its down to 22/20 per 15 seconds when it should be 28/30.

I was wondering if anyone had any past expirience with a sheltie with a heart problem, and would really love your opinion.

He had some cheese he wasn't too kean on yesterday and threw up, and his food doesn't seem to be agreeing with him, my mum said that this was probably the cause of his throwing up, but his low heart rate worries me. :cry:
 
The nausea can be part of his heart condition. I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. You are both in my thoughts.
 
I'm so sorry to hear of your situation! Poor puppy. Give him hugs for me....I don't know much about this condition in dogs, what does your vet say/suggest? Best wishes.
 
I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope you can get your little guy to eat something. You might try some boiled white rice and shredded chicken, or baby food chicken from the little jars. At this point you want to get some nutrition in him.

Sending you hugs and prayers.
 
i am so sorry you are dealing with this. i do not know much about this.
Suzi had a pacemaker put in recently, that is about the only heart issue i do know about. went, before pacemaker, she was not eating, i gave her soft chicken bits and cottage cheese, rice and just about anything else she wanted, but i may sure was soft.
my thoughts and prayers are with you
 
Don't forget,its' summertime, and she could be hot as well, try to keep your pup in cool place and see if that doesn't help any
 
Dear St. Francis,
Please watch over this little Sheltie boy's heart. Give him strength and appetite to build his health. Bring courage and hope to those who love him. Above all, surround him with the Master's healing love which you so kindly bring.
In His name we ask,
Amen
 
His heart rate could be down because he is not feeling well. With the heat and everything, sometimes they don't eat as well as they should.

My Emma has a Grade I heart murmur, which is really nothing compared to what you are dealing with. Thoughts and prayers with you. It is so hard to deal with them when they are sick. :hugs
 
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