Loraine Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) My son has just phoned me (he is devastated), big Alfie his Weimaraner is at the vet. The vet has told son that Alfie has a heart murmur and fluid around his lungs. Alfie is 7.5 yrs old and generally had good health. The vet has told son that this may be the end for the big dog Dog is having xrays and son will know much more by the end of this afternoon. Please keep Alfie in your thoughts. My son also needs a thought, he has never lost an animal yet (he is 40) and this was his heart dog, and he will be heartbroken if the worst is the very worst. Alfie has been coughing (like he had something in his throat - known by me as the heart cough), and he has been bringing up clear fluid. Edited June 11, 2011 by Loraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Poor Alfie Fingers crossed for your son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfan Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hope he feels better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keira&Phoenix Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Oh no pass on my best wishes to your son Lorraine. Sending healing vibes to Alfie! Pull through big fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thoughts and prayers for Alphie and your son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 thoughts for you ,your son and Alfie .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Thoughts from here that it is treatable. If it's not, then our thoughts are with Alfie & your family Lorraine. fifi efs Edited June 9, 2011 by fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Best wishes for Alfie and his dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paplover Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Alphie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 oh how very upsetting for your son and for Alfie I really do hope that he pulls through. Sending lots of Weimaraner hugs your way, from Ari and her entire litter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 i know what it feels like to have a heart dog, your son and his are in my thoughts hoping and praying for some good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hope he is okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruftybear Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 How awful. Sending lots of positive vibes your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumtoshelley Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I hope alfie pulls through hugs to his owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakbelgian Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I hope Alfie pulls through. Sending good thoughts his way. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogslife Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 My daughters dog Nala has the same. She was told that she may not last the week............. its now 3 mths later. The vets are really surprised. She is on lots of drugs but she is doing well plus she is happy. Don't give up hope just yet. Horts in the M&M thread had a Dane cross who also had the same. He lasted years after they diagnosed him......against all odds. Good luck.....and hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Thank you all for your good thoughts. Alfie is at the vet this morning for an ultra sound. Son will phone me later today with the latest prognosis. I met Hort's Kuga, great old man to the end. I know my son is feeling quite upset as he rarely chats for more than a couple of seconds to his Mum. He was asking me about drugs and treatments (I am good for something :D ). I will post the outcome of the scans as soon as I know anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel964 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Sending best wishes for Alphie. Its such a terribly worrying time, and I hope its good news in the end. People who don't have dogs think its silly to say this, but its true that when you lose a dog, often it feel like you have lost a child. I don't think that is silly at all, it makes complete sense. Hopefully it is not Alphie's time yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hoping for the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 My daughters dog Nala has the same. She was told that she may not last the week............. its now 3 mths later. The vets are really surprised. She is on lots of drugs but she is doing well plus she is happy. Don't give up hope just yet. Horts in the M&M thread had a Dane cross who also had the same. He lasted years after they diagnosed him......against all odds. Good luck.....and hugs Thinking of you, your son and Alfie :grouphugs: Jessie, now at the "Bridge" was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy when she was 9.5 years and the prognosis was "6 months, 12 if she's lucky". Jessie made it to 3 years and managed to live life to the fullest As well as drugs I had Jessie on a pile of vitamins, herbs etc and a BARF diet. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need any further info or just a shoulder to cry on. I know what you are going thru' Heart disease is a real bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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