[H]Lasix for my dog

DeadVessel

United States6269 Posts

November 07 2008 12:50 GMT

My dog has congestive heart failure and the vet recommended that we get Lasix (people use it but with smaller dosages it works well with animals). I did some research and read up on the prices and for the price/effect it seems the best option.

Anyway, I wanted to know if anyone had any experience with this for their pets. The main side effects seemed to only be more frequent urination and drinking of more water and he'll have to take a potassium supplement but overall it seems like a really good option, possibly the best for him.

Thanks for all your help.

hugitout

United States379 Posts

November 07 2008 13:19 GMT

heart failure sounds like hes going to die so either a dead dog or a higher water bill you decide

DBunny

Canada192 Posts

November 07 2008 13:39 GMT

I don't have anything helpful to post but when I first read the title I thought you must care about your dog a lot to give him laser eye correction ^^

ilovehnk

475 Posts

November 07 2008 13:41 GMT

lasix = lasik?

hymn

Bulgaria832 Posts

November 07 2008 14:36 GMT

Dude, try medicines that save potassium in the body. Like Spironolactone containing drugs. Ask your vet about this option.

I am a veterinarian and I've noticed animals do feel much better when using drugs that do not expulse potassium.

Sad to read about the heart failure though.

Read some info here and also here.

ps: Furosemide aka Lasix is definitely not the best choice of action IMO.

Centric

United States1989 Posts

November 07 2008 15:10 GMT

On November 07 2008 22:41 ilovehnk wrote:
lasix = lasik?

Lasix: Furosemide, a drug used for congestive heart failure.
LASIK: Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, an eye surgery.

IntoTheWow

is awesome32280 Posts

November 07 2008 16:08 GMT

I hope everything turns out good for your dog : ]

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