April 4th 2010 8:13 am
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I was feeling and looking like I was aging this winter, slowing down, not chasing the ball so much and finally collapsed and had to be carried to the car. I ended up seeing a vet cardiologist and was diagnosed with right heart failure. I felt punk, was full of fluid and all of a sudden was being fed cheese balls three times a day--lumpy cheese balls! The bottom line is my heart doc has tuned me up so beautifully that I can run, laugh and even annoy all the people around me again (they knew I was sick when I wasn't bothering them for attention as much as I usually do). Now when I get really pesty again the ol' girl starts brushing me or grinding my nails and the beauty treatment makes me want to go lie down on my bed and leave her alone for a while. I am in the moment and the moment is good!

[Note: Charlie is on two diuretics and sildenafil (you look it up!) which is what really made the difference. Now we've started him on Pimobenden to boost his heart and circulation. Where he was a month ago to where he is now is like night and day. We are grateful for the vets who care for him and for his Border Collie will which is endless and strong.]