Heart problems and eating

by Ashleigh
(San diego)

My little one, Angelique has heart problems and I’m having a hard time know what to feed ...she really doesn’t want to eat much...she is on medications but dr is doing all he can. I’m heartsick and want to help her as much as I can....she’s 13 yrs old and my buddy. If you know any tricks to get her to eat more...I would appreciate any help...thank Ashleigh

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Feb 11, 2023
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ETing
by: Anonymous

So sorry about your fur baby. We lost our special boy( havanese) two weeks ago to CHF. He was diagnosed with a level four heart murmur. When he was nine we fed him From’s protein, dog food, not knowing we were harming him. I feel the Frommes dog food is what caused his heart murmur which led to his CHF about a month before his passing. He decided that he didn’t like his homemade dog food anymore and we weren’t able to get him to eat much so I tried baby food but you have to make sure it’s just pure baby food with no additives like garlic salt or onion salt, he really liked the beef flavored baby food and he was able to gain a couple pounds back and started getting his appetite once again. Our baby passed at home and it was very quick. He was very happy all day until his little heart finally just gave out. So with all my rambling on, you might try some baby food and then gradually start mixing it with his regular food that you feed him to get him to eat it worked for us.

Aug 31, 2019
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Unexpected heart disease
by: Anonymous

My 11 1/2 year old Coton, Jackson, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure last April 2019. It is now the end of August and he is getting progressively worse. He has been taking a heart medication, a water pill and a blood pressure pill daily, but they are helping less and less. I chose this breed because at the time Cotons were described as a very healthy breed. I am devastated that I am losing him so soon. He has been a wonderful companion, very smart and comical. He could always make me laugh even if I was sad. My heart is breaking and I am going to miss him beyond measure. I know that the FDA is investigating grain-free dog food as too many small dogs are getting heart disease. Typically big dogs are the ones afflicted with that disease. Dogs need grain in their diet. They listed ten dog food brands that they are investigating and two of them are ones I fed my dog for years. I thought I was feeding my dog the best diet money can buy and maybe, after all these years I wasn’t. That really upsets me. So, I don’t know it it’s the dog food that caused his heart problems or if was genetic. I now have to put my beautiful dog down as I don’t want him to suffocate to death. His lungs have been filling up with fluid and the pills aren’t working well enough. It’s a very horrible way to go so I am going to let him go now before that happens. It’s all so sad.

Apr 03, 2018
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losing our babies NEW
by: Ashleigh

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss...believe me Iknow how devestating it is, we lost Angelique just 2 weeks now..its so hard to accept. she was my best friend . Don't think I can get another dog..its just to painful and I'm already 76 yrs old...Our other coton just turned 14 and is slowing down....can't even think about losing him too...please know my love is with you !

Apr 02, 2018
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Heart issues NEW
by: Pete Ullery

I just lost my buddy Spanky to hear issues this morning. He was 9.5 years old. It was totally unexpected. Unfortunately his father passed on at 11 years from the same issue and we just learned Spankys brother Dusty has the same problem. Is this becoming a problem with this breed? My wife and I are totally devastated. I would love to get another Coton down the road but I am afraid I'll run into the same issue.

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Feb 17, 2018
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Thanks ! NEW
by: Ashleigh

Just want to thank everyone for answering ‘ what to feed my little Angelique’. You guys have great ideas. I’ve tried all except the ground turkey recipe so far. She seems ok with one ot two times but then it goes away after that. Will try turkey recipe next.....you are all very sweet to help me and I’ll keep you informed.....Thanks, ASHLEIGH

Feb 17, 2018
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Healthy dog food NEW
by: Connie

My Charlie LOVES this, but I would consult with your vet before giving to your little Angel. You might want to half the recipe and see if she likes it first.
3 lbs ground turkey, browned in 1 T. Olive oil and crumbled
1 1/2 cups brown rice coked according to directions
3 cups spinach, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
1 zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup dozen peas, cooked according to pkg directions
Combine all ingredients and cook until spinach, carrots, and zucchini are wilted. Add peas last. Cool completely. I serve Charlie 1 cup twice a day, and froze it in 1 cup portions in freezer bags. This recipe lasts 1 week. Charlie will be very unhappy when he gets his regular Merrick dry food on Monday! Good health to your little fur baby!

Feb 14, 2018
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Angelique eatting NEW
by: Anonymous

Hi
Sorry to hear about your pups heart trouble. Out Mr Pip is a picky eater. I find cutting up some treats in with his food helps. I feed him Fromm, also, the duck and sweet potato flavour. my son also has a Cotton who is only 5-7lbs and they add pumpkin to her food that they get from pet store to perk up her appetite.
Our Mr Pip is the larger one . He is 14lbs. Such a character.

Feb 11, 2018
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An idea about food NEW
by: Leslie

My little Blue is a very small Coton - she turned out to weigh only 6.5 lbs. She has eaten Fromm her whole life, and I’m told it’s really good food. But she doesn’t seem to like it. Since she’s so small I didn’t want to add other ingredients. So I have wiped her bowl with a Pill Pocket (lots of aroma and flavor, without a lot of extra calories) or other tasty, healthy food. She seems to enjoy that and eats better. I think the aroma helps a lot - just like it does for us.
I hope Angelique finds something that works to improve her appetite!!

Feb 10, 2018
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Angelique NEW
by: Gale

I'm sorry to hear that your buddy isn't feeling well. Have you tried adding some high quality chicken or fish to her food? Experiment with different foods to add that might tempt her. Sending lots of hugs and healing energy!

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