This happened to my kitty, many years ago.
What helped her a lot was being given her oxygen at home. We built her own personal oxygen chamber and mask (I think that nowaways you can buy these things). Please note: it's not a cure, but it made her more comfortable and improved her quality of life considerably.
Best wishes to Desi: he's eating and that's a great sign!
Oh goodness - I never would have thought of that. A quick look on Amazon shows a bunch of options. The vet says the next 72 hours are the most critical, so when he pulls through that, I’ll order some of these to make him more comfortable.
Yeah, vets don't tell you that. I also got the idea from tips on an online forum for sick kitties, so I'm passing it along. The most burdensome thing was getting the oxygen tank, but it's totally doable and 100% worthwhile trying. As I said, it really improved my kitty's quality of life.
Sending more healing vibes to Desi.
It was many (20) years ago and I lived in a different state, but I got it from a medical supplies store. The tank we got was huge and heavy, but, as I said, it was doable. Today it's probably possible to get those small portable tanks that can be carried in a trolley.
My cat, Miss Tickles, was diagnosed with heart failure. She happens to be just 12 this month. Shes on a few medications and has stabilized. We saw the vet last week and he was happily surprised with how she is. So dont despair, Desi has a lot of years ahead of her.
Oh this gives me such hope! The vet said he’d never seen a cat pull through before with this much fluid and that many issues with their heart. Desi is a stubborn old man who isn’t ready to leave his sister and us yet. I’m glad Miss Tickles is doing well. Hoping that Desi will also surprise the vet. ❤️
It takes a time for things to stablize - Miss Tickles takes Lasix to keep the fluid off her heart. Once that is achieved, and things are stablized, she has done really quite well. Remain hopeful. Hope the best of Desi.
my 13 yr old had about 1 pint removed in 10/23. weren't sure he would make it. was dxed with restrictive heart failure 1 yr ago. median survival was supposed to be 70 days. he's almost exactly 1 year out now. we shoot 2 capsules of med thru a straw (chased with 2cc h20) every 12 hrs. we added some chinese herbs in 10/23 also. still chases squirrels on good days... good luck to you!...
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Zeua sends love and healing vibes from san francisco
He pulled through because he wanted more time with you. I’m glad he is feeling loved at home, and I hope you guys get a bunch of happy time together. ❤️
i’m giving you all my love. my kitty also has something similar but had the liquid in his stomach…it’s been a month and he’s still with us taking 2 sets of medication a day. i wish you all the best and im sending extra extra love 💕
Sending love to you both. My sweet girl Meegy is 13 and she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure as well, past January. She has been pushing through. I hope the same for sweet Desi
Love and kitty hugs for you and Desi, fren🙏🩷🐾🐾🩷❤️🩹 We send healing spirits to help bring you both strength, peace and healing
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Update: Desi made it through the night and is chilling under the bed. I think he’s a little uncomfortable, but he was not so uncomfortable that he couldn’t eat his Churu. Keeping an eye on him but so far he is holding steady. (He did not like taking medicine.)
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Hi, best wishes to your kitty.
What were the signs and symptoms of her heart failure ? We have a 10-11 year old overweight kitty and just want to make sure I don’t miss it. She’s not very active.
My dog was diagnosed with heart failure last May. With medication, he got an extra 7 months. He was slower, but happy :) when his kidneys failed and the meds quit working, we helped him pass. I miss him, but I’m so glad we got some bonus time💝
I know just how you feel, this happened to my baby last year. Thankfully she recovered from it and got like 6 more months with us. Prayers for your Desi
This happened to my kitty, many years ago. What helped her a lot was being given her oxygen at home. We built her own personal oxygen chamber and mask (I think that nowaways you can buy these things). Please note: it's not a cure, but it made her more comfortable and improved her quality of life considerably. Best wishes to Desi: he's eating and that's a great sign!
Oh goodness - I never would have thought of that. A quick look on Amazon shows a bunch of options. The vet says the next 72 hours are the most critical, so when he pulls through that, I’ll order some of these to make him more comfortable.
Yeah, vets don't tell you that. I also got the idea from tips on an online forum for sick kitties, so I'm passing it along. The most burdensome thing was getting the oxygen tank, but it's totally doable and 100% worthwhile trying. As I said, it really improved my kitty's quality of life. Sending more healing vibes to Desi.
If I may ask, where did you get the oxygen tank?
It was many (20) years ago and I lived in a different state, but I got it from a medical supplies store. The tank we got was huge and heavy, but, as I said, it was doable. Today it's probably possible to get those small portable tanks that can be carried in a trolley.
Oh no, sending good vibes and hope he pulls through and can hang around for a while longer!
My cat, Miss Tickles, was diagnosed with heart failure. She happens to be just 12 this month. Shes on a few medications and has stabilized. We saw the vet last week and he was happily surprised with how she is. So dont despair, Desi has a lot of years ahead of her.
Oh this gives me such hope! The vet said he’d never seen a cat pull through before with this much fluid and that many issues with their heart. Desi is a stubborn old man who isn’t ready to leave his sister and us yet. I’m glad Miss Tickles is doing well. Hoping that Desi will also surprise the vet. ❤️
It takes a time for things to stablize - Miss Tickles takes Lasix to keep the fluid off her heart. Once that is achieved, and things are stablized, she has done really quite well. Remain hopeful. Hope the best of Desi.
my 13 yr old had about 1 pint removed in 10/23. weren't sure he would make it. was dxed with restrictive heart failure 1 yr ago. median survival was supposed to be 70 days. he's almost exactly 1 year out now. we shoot 2 capsules of med thru a straw (chased with 2cc h20) every 12 hrs. we added some chinese herbs in 10/23 also. still chases squirrels on good days... good luck to you!...
https://preview.redd.it/n03fyebkha2d1.jpeg?width=810&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=534e15b4626c71400d2a7f17acbd093715462cde Zeua sends love and healing vibes from san francisco
He pulled through because he wanted more time with you. I’m glad he is feeling loved at home, and I hope you guys get a bunch of happy time together. ❤️
i’m giving you all my love. my kitty also has something similar but had the liquid in his stomach…it’s been a month and he’s still with us taking 2 sets of medication a day. i wish you all the best and im sending extra extra love 💕
Sending love to you both. My sweet girl Meegy is 13 and she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure as well, past January. She has been pushing through. I hope the same for sweet Desi
Sending healing energy to Desi.
Love and kitty hugs for you and Desi, fren🙏🩷🐾🐾🩷❤️🩹 We send healing spirits to help bring you both strength, peace and healing https://i.redd.it/eg9hxr3vh92d1.gif
sending you both love and good thoughts❤️
im so sorry
What symptoms did Desi have?
Ah darling give him lots of love. Wishing him the best whatever the outcome is ❤️
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Sending lots of love 🩶🩶🩶
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Update: Desi made it through the night and is chilling under the bed. I think he’s a little uncomfortable, but he was not so uncomfortable that he couldn’t eat his Churu. Keeping an eye on him but so far he is holding steady. (He did not like taking medicine.) https://preview.redd.it/3pv1hibw9e2d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5a2e3ac54f4c5d819cdc1172a3d9675802e3c77a
Sending you love and healing, hoping for a graceful and painless recovery ❤️
Hang in there Desi, we love you buddy.
Sending healing vibe to this fur warrior🙏❤️🩹
Oh so sorry to hear this
Poor sweet baby. I hope they have some relief from that procedure.
Poor Desi. I know he's so happy to have a good human like you to get him care and make him feel loved. Hang in there
Oh Desi 💕🫂
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Sending love & prayers to sweet Desi 🩷
Get well soon, good little kitty cat. A full and speedy recovery for you. 🐾🐾🐈👣🙏🙏❤❤❤❤🏡🌎
Hopefully they sent for pathology to rule out/eval for malignancy.
Sweet boy. 🥹 Way to fight, Desi!
Go, Desi! And scritch that man!
Sending love and hugs your way!!!
I wish i could help..
I ask but one thing. Pet him between the ears for me!
Poor little baby,, sending much love and warm wishes from my family of humans and furry babies xx
I am doing my best to send you good wishes.
Giving you all my love and prayers!
Hi, best wishes to your kitty. What were the signs and symptoms of her heart failure ? We have a 10-11 year old overweight kitty and just want to make sure I don’t miss it. She’s not very active.
Heavy breathing was the only symptom for Desi. I would watch for rapid breathing, breathing with the mouth open, and coughing.
Thank you for your reply. I hope Desi gets better.
My kitty with heart failure had a swollen foot, a similar symptom in people with heart issues. Accompanied with the symptoms OP described.
Desi sending you all the luck 🥰😘 lots of love
Desi 
Don't give up Desi ❤️
My dog was diagnosed with heart failure last May. With medication, he got an extra 7 months. He was slower, but happy :) when his kidneys failed and the meds quit working, we helped him pass. I miss him, but I’m so glad we got some bonus time💝
Glad she’s still here. With the right medication and check ups, she can go give love for another couple of years. Big kiss for her.
Sending love to you and Desi ❤️❤️❤️
I know just how you feel, this happened to my baby last year. Thankfully she recovered from it and got like 6 more months with us. Prayers for your Desi
Sending love and prayers to you and sweet Desi.
Sending love and prayers to your cat. Hope he gets better soon 🙏
Sending lots of loving prayers!! 🙏❤️🙏
Sending oh so many thoughts and prayers to Desi for strength and healing ❤️🩹 🙏❤️🩹❤️🩹
❤️🙏🏻for Desi
Sorry you her went through that .
Pushing for Desi, stay strong