My dog is on digoxin and furosemide. Are there any side effects?
Category: Canine, Feline My eighteen-pound dog was recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The veterinarian prescribed furosemide and digoxin. For the past few days the dog has refused to eat and has been vomiting. She is losing weight and has diarrhea. Could any of these problems be caused by either medication? Yes, there are several side effects associated with toxic doses. ______________________________________________________ You must take your dog back to your veterinarian promptly. Although the signs you mentioned may have many causes, these signs are often seen in digoxin toxicity. The dosage of one or both drugs may need to be reduced. Digoxin and furosemide are frequently prescribed together in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs. In cats furosemide alone is usually sufficient. In CHF, the heart is not able to effectively accommodate the volume of fluid in the body. As a result, fluid backs up into the lungs (pulmonary edema) in affected dogs and
