Monday, March 5, 2012

Power of the Paw for Dr. Zira

Poor Dr. Z is not doing well.  This weekend she was totally fine, or her old lady level of fine.  This afternoon I came home from work and she was panting and gasping.  The vet did an X-Ray and confirmed that has congestive heart failure, about four months ago they heard a murmur but an EKG at that time showed no enlargement.  Zira got oxygen and diuretics and is on 4 different kinds of pills.   Since Z has some kidney issues these meds present a threat to her kidneys.  On Wednesday she is scheduled for an EKG.  The good news is that right now she is already looking much better and has stopped gasping.   Paws crossed that she will continue to do better.

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11 comments:

  1. Oh Dr Z! We hope you are felling better in no time. It ain't easy getting old!
    Love, Wilma

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  2. Sending good healing vibes Dr Z's way!! We hope she feels better soon!!

    Pugs & Kisses,

    Yoda, Brutus & Ellie

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  3. Prayers on their way for Dr. Z and the whole family. Hoping to hear good news soon.

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  4. Oh goodness, I know all about heart scares...hopefully this one goes away quickly just like mine did. Dr. Z, you have my prayers.
    Love,
    Payton

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  5. Paws crossed sweet pup
    Dachshund Nola

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  6. Hope things keep looking up for you!

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  7. Oh no, poor little Dr. Z - Paws Crossed, prayers on thier way to you along with healing juju! Love Frank xxxxxxx

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  8. Oh my goodness! Poor Dr. Zira! I hope things stay positive for her, you must be so upset. Power of the Paw, our thoughts are with you!

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  9. Paws crossed for you, Dr. Zira!
    Stewey

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  10. Paws crossed here, even Frankie de tabbies.
    Not often he crosses his paws let me tell you. AH. KEEP SAFE AND WELL, Lots of hugs across that big pond, straight over to you XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  11. Just like to say, Amie Soto Blossom had heart pills for almost two years. English saying :-) Keep your chin up x x x

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