nyGreys Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Keeping Cosmo in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Prayers, good thoughts, all paws crossed at this end for Cosmo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyscot Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Good thoughts coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreenGreys Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Holding you and Cosmo in our hearts. Pat and Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Update Tuesday (Monday night late), August 18. Cosmo's been very quiet today. She ate her food but I had to bring it to her. She's been resting comfortably but she's been very quiet, I don't know how else to describe it. I was just petting her now and I noticed her legs look fluid filled. She's lying on her left rear and I didn't want to bother her, but her left front and right rear look somewhat swollen with fluid and felt fluid-y to the touch. Any ideas about this? Any at all????? Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm sorry, I have zero ideas or advice. I'm just so sorry you are going through this. :grouphug Quote Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lynne893 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 adding my love and support for your baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lots of prayers for Cosmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lots of prayers for Cosmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lots of prayers for Cosmo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) ETA: I apologize for the brain fart and confusing Cosmo with another pup also facing challenges. ... too many sick doggies right now and this fried brain is having trouble keeping them straight. Hoping your sweetie is feeling better very soon! Edited August 18, 2009 by houndznigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Fluid in her legs is likely secondary to her congestive heart failure (the fluid in her lungs). If she's been lying mostly on her L side, gravity will pull fluid down toward her L side - her legs and even along her chest wall. If you'd started to taper down on the Lasix, you may have to bring it back up again. Depending on the results of the echocardiogram, she may also need to be on something to improve her ventricular function -- that is, cause her heart to pump more strongly. Also, adding on a med like enalapril or benazapril is pretty standard (in both dogs and humans) in cases of congestive heart failure. Lethargy, lack of appetite - this is all very common. If she is eating, be sure she's on a low-sodium diet, as sodium will cause her to retain more fluid. This definitely warrants a call or visit to the vet in the morning. The echocardiogram will answer a lot of questions. Hoping your sweetie is feeling better very soon! Cosmo hasn't been diagnosed with congestive heart failure and isn't on lasix. I think maybe you're thinking of another dog? Cosmo was diagnosed with osteo in June and had her leg amputated June 23. Had her first chemo on August 6. She's been doing great until a fall down our stairs last Thursday and then she started coughing Saturday. We have a vet appointment tomorrow but just for a chest xray at this point. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Sending more prayers for Cosmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstasMinion Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Sending prayers and good thoughts to you and your baby Cosmo. Quote Lisa Dog mama to angel-boy Ewan (racing name Atascocita Ewan), 3/26/10 to 8/23/20, and angel-girl Asta (racing name Pazzo Asta), 6/16/01 to 9/7/13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Sending prayers for your sweet girl; I hope you get some positive news at her vet appt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VirginiaGreys Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Tracey....I'm headed to work, but am praying for you and your Cosmo all the time. I hope you get some answers from the vet and hopefully some that will help Cosmo get through this and back to being well again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 For Cosmo to you and Jason I will check in from work for pupdates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest SusanP Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I know Cosmo wasn't dx with congestive heart failure, but is it possible she has developed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Is there a possibility that Cosmo has developed fluid in her lungs? It sounds like it might be something like that, especially if she's been inactive and not moving much. Poor thing, I've got you both in my prayers. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 She is thinking of Asia. Did your vet see her yet? or will he be seeing her on Thursday for the 1st time since the fall? Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Good Luck and lots of love for you and Cosmo. Hopefully, the vet will figure out what is going on, and can treat it quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Will she see the vet today? She should if at all possible. Sending prayers. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelWhispers Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'll answer for Tracey...Cosmo has a vet appt at 2:30pm today for a chest x-ray. Tracey, thinking of you and Cosmo today. Hopefully, this is nothing more that a bruise to the chest from her fall. Hugs Quote Denise & Strider, Blake, Fields, Frank, FlippyDoo, and Momma Gail. The Bridge Angels Zack(Ags Marble Chip) 4/25/93-2/16/06, Wanda(Rainier Rowanda) 12/14/94-06/09/06, Brooke/Boogers(Rainier Restive) 01/01/99-10/20/08, Warlock(Rainier Rammer) 4/29/99-10/01/09), Patsie(Frisky Patsy) 5/17/96-2/05/10, Hatter(Cals Madhatter) 6/3/00-3/11/10, Dodger(Rainier Ransack) 4/29/99-4/16/10, and Sparkle(Okie Sparkle) 11/8/2000-1/28/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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