I have a small dog who is over thirteen years old. Two years ago, we found out he had a heart murmur, and about a month ago, I noticed that Capucin was losing a lot of energy and coughing. I called the vet, and the diagnosis was that he had fluid on his lungs. We changed his treatment to the following:
Nelio 5mg: 1/2 tablet in the evening Vetmedin 5mg: 1/2 tablet morning and evening Spironolactone 100mg: 1/4 tablet in the morning, plus 1/4 in the evening for a fortnight.
His cough has eased, but he still has coughing fits several times a day. Strangely, he can seem full of beans one minute and then completely wiped out the next. He is eating and drinking normally, but his urine has a very, very strong smell. He also has a hormonal issue, so his hindquarters are completely hairless with a few sores that sometimes ooze a bit; however, a blood test didn't reveal anything in particular.
The question I am asking myself is: is it normal for the little lad to still be coughing despite the treatment? Is the vet perhaps just trying too hard to keep him going? Is he still happy and comfortable in himself?
As odd as it sounds, he seems much less bloated since starting the treatment. Could the fluid have spread to the rest of his body?
Thank you in advance for your replies.
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Hi everyone, my little 6-year-old Chihuahua has a heart valve that’s barely working anymore, which is causing pulmonary oedema. He’s been on treatment since June, and I followed your advice to try KALIUM CARBONICUM 5ch twice a day. Despite being on Cardisure, Nelio and Libeo, he’d been coughing a lot for the last fortnight, but for the past three days there’s been no more hacking or coughing. Thank you so much.
NO, definitely not. Give him KALIUM CARBONICUM 5C—5 pellets at 11am, for example, and 5 pellets at 4pm. He’s clearly developing pulmonary oedema, which is why he’s struggling to breathe. This should be in addition to the Libeo (which is a diuretic, but whatever you do, do NOT increase the dose!). THE RESULTS ARE MIRACULOUS. I managed to extend my dog’s life by 4 years with this—or at least, it kept him comfortable. He was on Libeo too. It was my homeopath who recommended it (Kalium Carbonicum 5C). A tube contains 80 pellets and costs about £1.50 at the chemist (not profitable enough for a vet, LOL!). After a few days, his breathing will improve. But for his heart, he needs VETMEDIN (go to another vet!!!). I also gave my dog one Hawthorn capsule a day (a plant for the heart; you can buy organic ones from a health food shop or garden centre). He was a Beauceron cross Shepherd, and if he hadn't also had cancer, he’d still be here. He passed away at 14, and I had to have him put to sleep to end his suffering. But his heart was in top shape thanks to all that. Please keep me posted.
Hi,
You’ve mentioned two different potencies for the Kalium Carbonicum, 5C and 9C—which one is the correct one and why?
Thanks.
Hello, I’ve just spoken to my vet and my little dog Kitty, who’s 12, is nearing the end of her life. The vet told me it’s her heart. He’s prescribed some treatment: a tablet in the morning (Benazepril), a water tablet (Furosemide), and then some Prilactone at midday. She’s drinking loads of water but she’s not eating much; I’ve been cooking for her myself but unfortunately she’s barely touching it. She’s sleeping all the time and is having real trouble walking. I would love for her to have a bit more life in her. Thank you for your replies, Lydia Jouin.
I wonder why you even ask for help if you don’t listen to what you’re told!! You’re going to kill your dog messing about like this. I repeat, stand by it, and insist: KALIUM CARBONICUM 5c, 5 pellets twice a day from the chemist. Bloody listen to me, I’m involved with the RSPCA and One Voice etc... and it was the president of the homeopaths in France who told me to give that to my dog with a heart condition. If you love your dog that much, stop making him suffer. It’s only about £1.50 at the chemist, it’s hardly rocket science. In the time since I first replied, you could have gone there a hundred times. It’s disgraceful!
Hello, I have an 11-year-old Chihuahua and my vet has had me increase his dose of Libeo (1 morning and 1 evening) but I’m not seeing any improvement. Regarding the Kalium Carbonicum 5c (I’ve just ordered some from the chemist), is the dose still the same? 5 pellets in the morning and 5 in the evening? And can I stop the Libeo straight away? Thanks ever so much in advance.
He also prescribed Zen Supp (1/4 in the morning and 1/4 in the evening) – can I stop that as well? Thanks
I wonder why you even ask for help if you don’t listen to what you’re told!! You’re going to kill your dog messing about like this. I repeat, stand by it, and insist: KALIUM CARBONICUM 5c, 5 pellets twice a day from the chemist. Bloody listen to me, I’m involved with the RSPCA and One Voice etc... and it was the president of the homeopaths in France who told me to give that to my dog with a heart condition. If you love your dog that much, stop making him suffer. It’s only about £1.50 at the chemist, it’s hardly rocket science. In the time since I first replied, you could have gone there a hundred times. It’s disgraceful!
Hello, I have an 11-year-old Chihuahua and my vet has had me increase his dose of Libeo (1 morning and 1 evening) but I’m not seeing any improvement. Regarding the Kalium Carbonicum 5c (I’ve just ordered some from the chemist), is the dose still the same? 5 pellets in the morning and 5 in the evening? And can I stop the Libeo straight away? Thanks ever so much in advance.
He also prescribed Zen Supp (1/4 in the morning and 1/4 in the evening) – can I stop that as well? Thanks
I honestly wonder why you’re even asking for help if you won't listen to what you're told!! You’re going to end up killing your dog messing around like this. I’ll say it again, and I stand by it: KALIUM CARBONICUM 5ch, 5 pellets twice a day from the chemist. For God's sake, listen to me – I’m involved with the RSPCA, animal rescue charities and so on... and it was the head of the national homeopathic association who told me to give that to my dog with a heart condition. If you love your dog so much, stop letting them suffer. It’s only about £1.50 at the chemist; it’s not exactly difficult. You could have gone there a hundred times over in the time since I first replied. It’s disgraceful!
Hi there, I have an 11-year-old Chihuahua and my vet has had me increase his Libeo dose (1 in the morning and 1 at night), but I’m not seeing any improvement. Regarding the Kalium Carbonicum 5CH (I’ve just ordered some from the pharmacy), is it still the same dose? 5 pellets in the morning and 5 in the evening? And can I stop the Libeo straight away?
I honestly wonder why you’re even asking for help if you won't listen to what you're told!! You’re going to end up killing your dog messing around like this. I’ll say it again, and I stand by it: KALIUM CARBONICUM 5ch, 5 pellets twice a day from the chemist. For God's sake, listen to me – I’m involved with the RSPCA, animal rescue charities and so on... and it was the head of the national homeopathic association who told me to give that to my dog with a heart condition. If you love your dog so much, stop letting them suffer. It’s only about £1.50 at the chemist; it’s not exactly difficult. You could have gone there a hundred times over in the time since I first replied. It’s disgraceful!
Hi there, I have an 11-year-old Chihuahua and my vet has had me increase his Libeo dose (1 in the morning and 1 at night), but I’m not seeing any improvement. Regarding the Kalium Carbonicum 5CH (I’ve just ordered some from the pharmacy), is it still the same dose? 5 pellets in the morning and 5 in the evening? And can I stop the Libeo straight away?
