Daisys Mum Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 It was nothing :) glad I could help. Awesome, will keep an eye out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Go Chester... keep up the good fight little man! Aunty Tracey and her 4 furkids sending good vibes to help... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeelerLove Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Chester is so gorgeous.. thank you for everything you are doing for this sweet little guy.. I have been following his progress on facebook and I hope everything turns out well for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hopefully Chester will make further progress today in Yellowgirl's expert and loving hands. If Raffi is too much trouble, you can send him up to me :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I would love to hear about a fundraiser, I love the littlies, especially the down and out variety. Chester has really got me there. Such a hard life, but that photo with the jumper he looks like he's just radiating love and appreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowgirl Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 It was nothing :) glad I could help. Awesome, will keep an eye out :) Helping someone is never nothing Marg :) xx Go Chester... keep up the good fight little man! Aunty Tracey and her 4 furkids sending good vibes to help... T. Thank you Tracey Chester is so gorgeous.. thank you for everything you are doing for this sweet little guy.. I have been following his progress on facebook and I hope everything turns out well for him Thank you for your support Blueylove :) xx Hopefully Chester will make further progress today in Yellowgirl's expert and loving hands. If Raffi is too much trouble, you can send him up to me :D :D :D Thank you lovely DD :) Raffi's never too much trouble, he's on 4 different medications but they're all doing their job and he's a sweet and happy boy :) xx I would love to hear about a fundraiser, I love the littlies, especially the down and out variety. Chester has really got me there. Such a hard life, but that photo with the jumper he looks like he's just radiating love and appreciation. Thank you for your support Steph M :) xx .... just back from the vet, will update in a second. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowgirl Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) We're back from the vet. The vet heard some crackling in Chester's lungs and decided that an x-ray would be our best option to start with. Hoo boy, am I glad we did that! We have the answers Chester has an extremely enlarged heart and has fluid on his lungs, and his huge heart has been pushing his trachea up. Now, I've had bubs with pulmonary edema before but never without the clinical symptoms, so our Chester sure is a special one The nasal infection is a separate issue and we should start seeing some better results now that he's on meds for his heart and lungs. The vet gave him a diuretic injection to get things going and he'll be having Vetmedin and Flusopex drops twice a day. Omg, I can't tell you how relieved I am to have a diagnosis!! I'm sad that the poor little bloke has had to deal with this on his own for so long, but we're going to make sure he has everything he needs to get better and it's onward and upward from here. With the right meds and management, Chester has every chance of a full and happy life :D Thank you everyone so much for your support and advice through this very difficult time I appreciate it so much Jo xxx The x-rays... Chester goes for a potter around the yard and tells his mate, Raffi, all about the exciting adventures he had today :) Edited July 8, 2013 by yellowgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion 01 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Wonderful news Jo. Good to get some answers at last for the little man, persistence pays off. He won't know himself when he is back to normal again. Hugs to you, Chester and all your Little Legs kids. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbear Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 he should start feeling better really quickly once the extra fluid is gone. I am really surprised that the emergency vet didnt pick it up immediately though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvonneM Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I haven't posted on this thread before, but have been reading through - that first video broke my heart to see little Chester struggling to much to breathe - so glad you have some answers and a course of action. Chester is lucky to have an angel like you to help giving him a fighting chance - I wish there were more like you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Yellow Girl, I used to do leatherwork. I've stopped now but I still have some things in my leather box. I'm wondering if I give you something can you sell it on ebay as a fundraiser? Do you do stuff like that. I cannot afford to donate money, but in the past I've dontated my leather work for various dog charities (WRAP in the USA being one) and it's helped raise money. I've got a 44"/112cm 6 strand kangaroo hide leash here, I hand cut the hide, and plaited it up. Would be good for a strong dog, if you want I can take a photo of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 he should start feeling better really quickly once the extra fluid is gone. I am really surprised that the emergency vet didnt pick it up immediately though. Me too! Would have taken a lot of the guesswork out. But I'm very happy there's a diagnosis. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 :D Yep, me too. LOL. he should start feeling better really quickly once the extra fluid is gone. I am really surprised that the emergency vet didnt pick it up immediately though. Hmm, I am a bit surprised too. At least it has happened now and Chester can look forward to a much much much better life. Raffi, start misbehaving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I am so pleased you've found out what's wrong with little Chester, Jo. Hopefully it's all uphill from here. Good on you for being there for him, he is adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 They are both the most adorable little dogs!!! It so nice to see these guys being given a second chance. Best wishes I hope he makes a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 We're back from the vet. The vet heard some crackling in Chester's lungs and decided that an x-ray would be our best option to start with. Hoo boy, am I glad we did that! We have the answers Chester has an extremely enlarged heart and has fluid on his lungs, and his huge heart has been pushing his trachea up. Now, I've had bubs with pulmonary edema before but never without the clinical symptoms, so our Chester sure is a special one The nasal infection is a separate issue and we should start seeing some better results now that he's on meds for his heart and lungs. The vet gave him a diuretic injection to get things going and he'll be having Vetmedin and Flusopex drops twice a day. Omg, I can't tell you how relieved I am to have a diagnosis!! I'm sad that the poor little bloke has had to deal with this on his own for so long, but we're going to make sure he has everything he needs to get better and it's onward and upward from here. With the right meds and management, Chester has every chance of a full and happy life :D Thank you everyone so much for your support and advice through this very difficult time I appreciate it so much Jo xxx The x-rays... Chester goes for a potter around the yard and tells his mate, Raffi, all about the exciting adventures he had today :) DUDES Bon and Lucy send girly Pom kisses and well wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 So pleased he has a diagnosis. Poor little man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Holy moly!! We talk about dogs having huge hearts, but we don't always mean it literally... Little man Chester definitely has lots of fighting spirit, and that will hold him in good stead to get through this with the best results... and he has the best rescue mummy to help him along IMHO. Glad to finally have a diagnosis, and that we now know that he can recover and live the rest of his life in relative comfort. Go Chester! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara and Sam Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 he should start feeling better really quickly once the extra fluid is gone. I am really surprised that the emergency vet didnt pick it up immediately though. Me too! Would have taken a lot of the guesswork out. But I'm very happy there's a diagnosis. :) same here glad to hear of the cause for his discomfort has been diagnosed and can start to get better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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