Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

My sisters Cocker Spaniel Bobby has has been passing out lately and he's now been diagnosed with this, she's very upset and I just wondered if anyone knows anything about it or had experience with it?

Bobby is 9 years old and they knew he has a heart murmur, apparently this is now rated 5 out of 6 in seriousness. The CHF means he has a faulty leaking heart valve that cannot be operated on, it is leaking blood into his lungs, causing a cough. Eventually it will leak into his spleen etc until he can't cope. They have put him on medication which costs £100 a month but I'm not exactly sure what that does.

Its so sad  

Aww no saz I'm so sorry poor bobby & your poor sister sorry I can't help big hugs all round xx

So very sorry to read that Saz, it's not something I have ever heard of but just found this on a Google search:

"Treatment: It is important to correct any underlying cause whenever possible. Heartworms, bacterial endocarditis,and some forms of congenital heart disease are potentially curable if they are treated before the heart is damaged.

Treatment of congestive heart failure involves feeding the dog a low-salt diet, restricting exercise, and giving appropriate medications to increase heart function and prevent cardiac arrhythmias".

Thanks for that Kathy  

No experience at all Xx

no experience either sorry

No worries, it's not something I've heard off but just thought I'd ask, you never know if you don't ask!

Aww poor Bobby, really don't know Saz never heard of it.
Hugs to Bobby and your sis Xx

Thanks Inez, I'll pass on all your well wishes xx