I am patiently waiting for the vet to call me back - I took my dog in for heavy, labored breathing, not eating, and generally being lethargic. Xrays and ekg were done and the vet thinks ity may be congestive heart failure. There is a chance it is heartworm, so they are doing that test as well. If the heartworm was negative, they were going to start her on nitroglycerin and lasix to bring her heart rate down.
They suggested I take to to an emergency clinic tonight so she can be seen by a cardiologist tomorrow.
If they do administer the nitro and lasix, what more can the E.C. do overnight while waiting for the cardiologist. And furthermore, what more will the cardiologist do after the ultrasound confirms the congestive heart failure, after she is already on the medication?
Please help! I don't have tons of money, but I want to do whatever I can for my dog. I don't if I should take her in or bring her home...