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Want to know if it is safe to give your dog or cat Ffludrocortisone? Petco has the answers to this and other pet medication questions!
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
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Hi there, you could try increasing it to 30 mg twice a day. In general a standard dose is 2mg/kg twice a day. If frusemide should not work , a new diuretic could be added such as spironolactone. I would recommend to discuss this with your vet. Hope this helps !
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I am not familiar with an oral electrolyte replacement. Usually dogs who are eating and drinking well don't have electrolyte abnormalities, so I would make sure he has a diagnosed electrolyte abnormality before trying to supplement. If your vet has recommended fluids under the skin, that would indicate that Bubbles is actually dehydrated as well. Dehydration and heart disease are a hard pair of issues to balance because the treatment for the heart disease involves causing some dehydration with lasix. Since it sounds like something a bit complicated is going on with Bubbles, I'd recommend sharing your treatment concerns with his primary care veterinarian or cardiologist so they can help you make a safe and effective plan. Wishing you the best of luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
It could be a side effect or it could indicate the fluid is still in his chest. I recommend to call his veterinarian who can advise you best. They may want to examine Frodo again or they may recommend a medication adjustment or even something to help the stomach. I hope this helps.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Lasix is a diuretic medication used to decrease fluid in the lung if there is evidence of congestive heart failure. The best way to diagnose heart disease is with an echocardiogram, but since mainly veterinary specialists perform this procedure veterinarians often prescribe Lasix based on heart changes and evidence of pulmonary edema fluid on x-rays. If Fred's diabetes is well regulated it may not be worthwhile to change his food. There are some therapeutic diets that are formulated to have lower sodium and increased amounts of omega 3 fatty acids that may benefit patients with heart disease, but since diet plays an important role in glucose regulation there's a chance Fred's insulin requirements could change with a new diet. Depending on the type of heart disease diagnosed or suspected some veterinarians recommend a taurine supplement or fatty acid supplement. You could ask your veterinarian if either of these would be recommended in Fred's case.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello, The drug insert for Lasix (furosemide) states that it does not dissolve well in water. I worry that if the drug doesn't dissolve completely, she may be receiving improper and irregular doses. Unfortunately, it does not look like a good choice for this medication. I would recommend hiding the Lasix in a little piece of food if possible. There may also be an option for you to get the drug compounded by a special pharmacy into a liquid formulation. These pharmacies can also add meat flavorings, etc to make the medication taste better. Your veterinarian likely already has a relationship with a pharmacy that does this and should be able to help you. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on September 24th, 2025