Hi there,
About a week ago my Jack Russell Terrier, Margo, was put on Vetmedin as she had experienced a collapse (syncope) that was linked to an ongoing heart murmur.
The vet said her vitals were good, especially as she's 16 yrs old, but that her heart murmur worsened slightly, and that the syncope/fainting was an early sign of chronic heart failure.
He said that she would continue to have fainting episodes, and recommended for her to go on a two week course of Vetmedin, to see if this would prevent so many fainting episodes. He also thought that on Vetmedin, she would be more perky and energetic.
However, since she has been taking the Vetmedin tablets, I've noticed a complete change in her demeanour. She constantly has her tail between her legs, seems really lethargic, and barely wants to eat. She has had 2 more fainting episodes since last week.
I was wondering if others have had the same experience with their dog on Vetmedin?
I am worried that it's actually doing more harm than good for her, and wouldn't want to make her situation worse.
Many thanks.
About a week ago my Jack Russell Terrier, Margo, was put on Vetmedin as she had experienced a collapse (syncope) that was linked to an ongoing heart murmur.
The vet said her vitals were good, especially as she's 16 yrs old, but that her heart murmur worsened slightly, and that the syncope/fainting was an early sign of chronic heart failure.
He said that she would continue to have fainting episodes, and recommended for her to go on a two week course of Vetmedin, to see if this would prevent so many fainting episodes. He also thought that on Vetmedin, she would be more perky and energetic.
However, since she has been taking the Vetmedin tablets, I've noticed a complete change in her demeanour. She constantly has her tail between her legs, seems really lethargic, and barely wants to eat. She has had 2 more fainting episodes since last week.
I was wondering if others have had the same experience with their dog on Vetmedin?
I am worried that it's actually doing more harm than good for her, and wouldn't want to make her situation worse.
Many thanks.