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[transpao]

So today got even worse. I knew this was coming but it is still hard to handle.

My dog has something pretty big wrong with his heart. apparently he broke a heart string... in all seriousness. it's a little tendon string that acts like a guy-wire for a heart valve. The doc said that this isn't something that is good that this could be the lead up to heart failure.

He also said that my dog has chronic obstroctive pulmanary disease. (AKA COPD)

A really difficult part was when he gave me the perscriptions and said "Keep these filled for as long as he lasts."

Comments

[mango-fett.livejournal.com]

i'm sorry to hear that he's having problems.

COPD is not good, or enjoyable. I've spoken with many people who have it, and they all wish they had never started smoking, simply because of COPD.

[paosparti.livejournal.com]

yeah. I know about COPD. But my dog doesn't smoke, and I don't smoke in the house. (besides the fact that I only smoke like 5 cigs a week). He's just an old puppy.

I think the heart thing is the most worrisome though. And apparently there isn't much to do about it. He's on vascular dilators and a diuretic, but nothing can be done about the valve flopping around.

Thanks for your thoughts. this is going to be difficult for me, while it isn't unexpected due to him being so elderly (14x7=98) I've had him around for more than half my life.

[mango-fett.livejournal.com]

i know. the loss of a pet can be pretty hard. it's almost like losing someone in the family.

[garaynbow.livejournal.com]

:(

Hugs to puppy and you.

[lai-lai-ranma.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. *hugs*

[winstonasmith.livejournal.com]

sending warm thoughts to you. and well-wishes for marco.

*hugs*

[(Anonymous)]

I'm so sorry to hear about Marco. At least he has had a wonderful life. Try to take it one day at a time and I'll be sending you and Marco positive thoughts.

Rhetta