Senior dog with heart disease, seizures, not eating. What's his prognosis?

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10 yr old dog has heart murmur and degenerative heart. Suddenly off his feed and refusing to walk. White gums and tongue and apparent short seizures what is. Est case prognosis? If we rush him in will we get more than a month or so with him.? Don't want him to suffer or go through unnecessary short term stress just for our sakes. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 10 years and 7 months old | 87 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I recommend taking him to the vet right away. He may have a back up of fluid into his lungs basically making him feel like he is drowning. I cannot give him a prognosis and tell you how much time he has left without knowing more about his case. You need blood work, X-rays and a possible ultrasound of his heart to know the severity and what is going on right now. If you are unable to do the full work up, discussing euthanasia would not be a bad idea because he is currently suffering. I hope this helps. Good luck and kisses to Baylor!

Senior dog with heart disease, seizures, not eating. What's his prognosis?

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