We have a very sweet 8-month-old golden girl named Blu, who unfortunately has a congenital heart defect called sub aortic stenosis. She was originally purchased to be trained as a therapy dog, but with her diagnosis this was not going to work for the owners. Blu also had a hooded vulva, and has already had a couple of nasty urinary tract infections. As Blu is still just a pup you cannot tell that there is anything wrong with her. She loves everyone, loves playing with other dogs...she is all puppy!
Subaortic stenosis is a narrowing of the muscle just below where the aorta leaves the left ventricle of the heart to send oxygenated blood to the whole body. This narrowing can force the heart to work harder than usual and put additional stress on the heart. Symptoms can include weakness, breathing difficulties, fainting, collapse. Unfortunately, dogs, even with severe stenosis, may look and act perfectly healthy, and we may not realize their hearts are compromised. There is no cure for this condition.
Blu has been diagnosed with moderate to severe subaortic stenosis. She was started on Sotalol, a beta-blocker medication which reduces the heart's work, helping to prevent it from beating too fast and lowering blood pressure. It can control abnormal heart rhythms that may occur. As she was started on the medication at a young age, we are hopeful this medication will prolong a functional, comfortable life. As with all heart issues, limiting activity will be needed. Her life expectancy may be shortened, however with good care and a loving home we are hopeful it will be longer rather than shorter.
We are hoping there is someone out there that can Foster this sweet girl. CGRR will pay for food, meds and any medical. We feel a quiet home would be better, and If in a home with another dog perhaps a mature dog to help teach Blu how to be calm.
Blu just had surgery to repair the hooded vulva and she was spayed at the same time. The cost for her medical expense is around $2500. Because of her condition, we had her surgery done at a specialty clinic, where she was monitored overnight and Blu came through it like a champ! Can you give this girl the home she deserves? If you are interested, please email us at utgoldentails@cs.com