dog with chronic sinus problems
Last fall my 12yo Miniature Schnauzer started having sinus blockage, snot, drainage etc.. In November she had teeth cleaned, as every year. At that time it was determined she had a "slight" heart murmur. The Vet. was not overly concerned about it and was more concerned about the sinus infection. He put her on steroids to fight the infection. In February she collapsed and we rushed her to a 24hr vet., not her regular one. They found fluid on her lungs and the heart problem was worse. They said the steroids increased the heart problems. A heart specialist put her on med's for the heart, and fluid on the lungs and they have improved, but she feels if we can not find the sinus infection problem and get it under control we/she will NOT have a fighting chance of living a better and fuller life. With the heart problem increased we can not give her a local to do a bi-opp. We are using a inhaler for the sinus infection. The inhaler clears the sinuses out for a few hours, then she's back to heavy breathing, snot and discharge. We have done everything but removed the carpet in our 2yo home. When she's "out of" the house she is better by half so we are sure the problem is at home. Her brother has NO sinus or heart issues and is the same age. HELP, PLEASE HELP for her sake. |
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