Coal was my sweet little toy poodle who died of MVD/CHF on December 6, 2016 at 13 years old. He had been diagnosed exactly one year before when he was coughing, wheezing and felt “squishy”. I brought him to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center where they diagnosed a Grade 5/6 heart murmur, admitted him into ICU, put him in an oxygen kennel and gave him diuretics. He responded immediately and went on to have a good life for the next year, with medications every 12 hours and regular check-ups. He was a total sweetheart and I loved him dearly. He was “My Boy” and always will be. I miss him every. day!!!
(Kari Seime)
