Tracey Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 How soon should we see some improvement in the fluid retention in Cosmo's feet? She had her first dose of lasix about three hours ago and I don't mean to sound impatient; I'm just wondering what the time frame generally would be. She's supposed to get two 20 mg doses per day. Also, I was looking at her and I saw water trickling out of her eye, so much it looked like she was crying. Would the lasix cause that? Never seen that before. Thanks for any input. 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...
greyhndz Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Tracey, you can sometimes see clinical improvement within a few hours of giving Lasix (at least when it comes to fluid in the lungs) but it may take several more days for the leg swelling to abate. In humans, we advise elevating their legs, but not so easy in a dog. A little gentle physical therapy (just some passive movement of the legs) will help get the fluid moving back to the heart. Also, be sure her diet is low in sodium but that she's eating something with potassium in it to make up for potassium peed out in the urine. It's unlikely her eyes tearing have anything to do with Lasix, which works only on a certain area of the kidneys - not the lacrimal ducts of the eye. Gentle hugs and skritches to your beautiful Cosmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thanks so much for your input. I was looking online as I am wont to do and noticed the typical dosage for a dog is 1-2 mg per pound twice a day, which for Cosmo would be a minimum of 60mg 2x per day. Is the 20mg the vet prescribed going to be enough to help? I know Dr. Matz has been reluctant to prescribe the lasix because she was concerned about Cosmo getting dehydrated, but if she's going to let us try it I want to make sure she's getting a fair shot with it. 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...
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