Pay attention to observe the dog's condition more
Although diseases such as heart failure and kidney failure are irreversible, that is, it cannot be completely cured. But this does not mean that the dog is sentenced to death, as long as we take care of and treat them properly. Most dogs can continue to enjoy high -quality life. So the owner should not rush to give up. Although these problems sound terrible, there are no major problems with good treatment.
1. Observe more
1. Dog's living conditions
Dogs should often monitor the appetite, drinking water, status, and normal activities of dogs. The changes in these parameters may indicate certain problems, including drug side effects, deterioration of heart failure, other heart complications, and non -heartbroken problems.
2. Dog's breathing frequency
Observe the normal breathing frequency of dogs during rest or sleep. Don't disturb them, count the number of pets every 15 seconds and multiply 4 to get the breathing frequency per minute. Usually less than 30 times per minute is normal. If the number of pets increases by 20%or more, and this phenomenon lasted for 2-3 days, it is prompted that there may be pulmonary edema.
3. Heart rate
Doctors also recommend monitoring dogs' static state of heart rate (or pulse). If the heart rate continues to increase by 20%or more, it may also indicate the increasing deterioration of heart failure.
2. Drug treatment
Drug treatment is also necessary. Understand the role of drugs and possible side effects. If you don't know the use and attention of the drug, you must consult the doctor in time. Because heart disease will continue to change with the course of the disease, and there may be some complex influencing factors, the use of drugs is usually adjusted over time.
Doctors will check the use of dog drugs, including the name of each drug, the size of the pills, or the concentration of liquid, and the dosage of the medication. If you suspect that the drug may have adverse effects, you must tell the veterinarian in time. Veterinary doctors also regularly do blood tests to monitor pet kidney function and electrolytes (such as potassium, sodium) and other tests.
Make sure to exercise appropriately
Three, daily diet
This is a very important task. Dogs of heart failure usually recommend reducing salt (sodium chloride) intake in diet. In general, many pet foods have high salt content. When necessary, you can make a low -salt diet, but it is recommended to use commercial low sodium prescription foods because they are more nutritious and very convenient. As for the snacks we usually eat, don't feed the dogs.
Fourth, still to maintain proper exercise
Some owners may prevent dog exercise because they are sick, and this way is not correct. Sports tolerance and decline in mobility are one of the signs of heart failure. Strong exercise can cause symptoms of respiratory system, but regular mild to moderate exercise is beneficial to the control of animal heart failure. Therefore, it does not cause the dog's asthma, excessive breathing, and difficulty in breathing or weakness. We should still arrange moderate exercise for dogs, which is of great benefit to the disease and improve our physical fitness.
If the dog has shock, suddenly falling to the ground, and the dysfunction of the exercise function during exercise, it is necessary to immediately be sent to the hospital and formulate a suitable sports plan in the future. Do not exercise for dogs with severe or disappointing heart failure symptoms.