Yorkie with kidney failure & heart murmur: Are home fluids helping?

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My yorkie was diagnosed with acute renal failure last Thursday as well as a level 5 heart murmur. She has also been on Gabapentin for seizures for about a year and a half. The vet wasn't sure if the dog could handle the aggressive kidney treatment because of the heart murmur. The vet sent me home with a bag of fluids and needles to push fluids at home. The dogs symptoms are getting worse. Am I just prolonging her misery and suffering by pushing these fluids at home? Should I try the aggressive? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 8 years and 8 months old | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm very sorry Merry is so sick. If her symptoms are getting worse, it may be time to consider letting her go peacefully. You can try the aggressive treatment, but be prepared that she may pass away during that due to her heart murmur. Unfortunately all dogs reach a point in their life that no medical treatment will help their symptoms, and at that time, letting them go peacefully via euthanasia is the best thing for them. I'd take her into a vet immediately. Best of luck.

Yorkie with kidney failure & heart murmur: Are home fluids helping?

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