This morning, my dog suddenly changed. When I let him out to potty, he pooped, and then his hind legs weakened. I immediately checked his gums (he was diagnosed with stage C-D CHF), and they were pale. I started his oxygen therapy, which lasted for two to three hours before he wanted to stop. He drank some water.
I planned to take him to the vet, but I saw him resting/sleeping. I hesitated because the last time something similar happened, the vet said to give oxygen therapy and avoid stress. I waited until lunchtime; thankfully, he ate most of his food and drank water. I gave him oxygen therapy again after his potty break. I waited until he wanted to stop and then placed him in his rest area. By this time, the vet was already closed. He is resting/sleeping now as I type this.
I didn’t get to give him any of his meds this morning except for his pimobendan. I’m hesitant to give his hypotensive drugs now since it’s almost 7 pm, and he usually takes them in the morning. I’m also unsure about his blood pressure with these changes.
I don’t know what to do anymore, and I don’t even know if what I’m doing is right. I’m just trying to think about everything I’ve learned.
I feel so sorry for my other dogs. They don’t understand what’s happening or why I’m only focused on their brother. I love them all so much, but I’m terrified. I have no one to talk to or ask. Today is our vet’s day off, and the other vet we go to is fully booked and can’t see any more patients. I haven’t met a vet who really cares. We only go to our vet because she is more experienced and somewhat professional.
I just want to cry, but I’m exhausted. I’m terrified.