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My dog was on that for heart failure earlier this year sadly we had to have him put to sleep as meds stopped working .

lasix is a pretty safe drug and extra may help in an urgent need, but it is not a magic bullet and it takes time for her to wee off enough fluid to affect the amount of edema in her lungs.

ask the prescribing docs as soon as you can. in addition to lasix ask about digitalis and low sodium diets.

I had no problems with my dog and the Drug but each case is different .

Lasix Side Effects Dogs

Let your vet know your dog is having side effects from through medicine change. While on lasix, the dog will have to pee more and rather then getting the feeling like normal that they have to go, it's more like. BLADDER FULL GO NOW! And they can't hold it.

A lot of humans get that too, you have no urge to go, next thing your trying to break the worlds speed record making it to the bathroom in time.

Good luck with your dog

You would be best to ask your vet about the, and even a pharmacist may give you some details in regards to basic actions of the drug. A second veterinary opinion could also be sought.

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You might ask your vet if Lasix can reduce potassium levels or the levels of other minerals. If so, that could account for weakness.

According to this link, breathing heavily after taking Lasix may be a veterinary emergency, so be cautious:

http://www.vetinfo.com/lasix-side-effects-in-dogs....

This is a question you should discuss with your vet. Only they can tell you what's working and not working for your dog if you bring them in. Usually when a dog is started on a new medication like that they are asked to come back in to check up on them and see how they're doing after a while anyways. At least call your vet to ask.

You should be asking your vet not us.