Those are just a few of the names we have for Cody. Recently we found out Cody has Right-Sided Heart Failure. Basically the right side of his heart does not pump the blood like it should, causing the fluid to back up in his kidneys(I think) and then they overflow into his abdomen. So he has a bloated belly. We have him on something that is taking away the water retention and are starting him on a special diet food, which I am sure he will just love. The vet had initially suggested we take him to a vet school over 2 hours away, but that is just not doable for us. He isn't uncomfortable, except for the water retention which will hopefully soon be gone. We will just have to keep a closer eye on him as time goes on.
Yesterday, he got shaved and the weather decided to get a little chilly today, a mere 22 with a windchill of 5. So I found a baby turtleneck of JJ's that fits Cody to help keep him warm. Even in our 70 degree house the poor dog was shivering!
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oh no! my poor little boyfriend!
He is 'stylin! Keep an eye on the little guy...
Oh, Codes! Thinking of you...
Callie & Lucy
Poor sweet little Cody! Or as Mike named him, "Buddy". He's brought it up a few times that we need one of those dogs....get well little man!
Any news with Codes? What did you decide to do? I forgot to ask today...
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