She may live for many more years. I think it's a good vet to avoid anesthesia and shots because the side effects could pull her immune system down and be a drag on her heart. Pollie is claiming a health exemption from her vaccines. Also avoid any steroids if possible.
Kari and the P-Crew in Arkansas (Piper, Pollie, Presley, Peyton and Paris) http://www.flickr.com/photos/karimogensen/4864136189/in/set-72157625357712241 --- On Mon, 4/11/11, Beth Michl <[email protected]> wrote: From: Beth Michl <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Smidgen's Update To: [email protected] Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 4:53 PM Hi Mare, Well so far Smidgen isn't suffering. She pretty much acts her self. This morning I could tell she didn't feel good, but she still wanted to eat breakfast, so that is always a good sign. I did ask the vet if she should have shots? teeth ever again, he said no.. So that kinda made me think she didn't have long? --- On Mon, 4/11/11, !!Mare!! <[email protected]> wrote: From: !!Mare!! <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Smidgen's Update To: [email protected] Date: Monday, April 11, 2011, 2:42 PM Hi Beth I went through it with my little sheltie Peggy Sue. But she was quite old....14 years. We kept her going for quite awhile until it just became too hard to see her suffer anymore. I do not mean to discourage you in any way or fashion . And my prayers are continuing for you and Little Smidgen. Biggest Hugs,Mare -------Original Message------- From: Beth M Date: 4/11/2011 8:41:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Smidgen's Update Smidgen had her re check on Saturday. She doesn't have Pneumonia anymore, they did an x-ray and her heart is very enlarged, rated a 5 out of a 6. I saw the x-rays and her heart is so big it is pushing against her lungs. She is on three medications now. Has any one else here gone through with this? Beth
