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My Westie has been coughing a lot. We took her to a veterinarian and he took an x-ray which showed she has an enlarged heart and some mucus in her lungs. He gave her antibiotics which seem to be helping the cough its not as hacking as it was. Then he gave her theophylline but this made her too hyper and she was panting and coughing more. Any suggestions as what to do next? Appropriate tests or medicines to further diagnose the problem?

Dr. Horwitz, a Veterinarian says:
An older dog can have several illnesses that might affect the heart and lungs. Treatment with antibiotics and a bronchodilater often help the problem. When they do not make the problem go away, further diagnostic testing and perhaps referral to a veterinary internist may be needed. An electrocardiogram would help assess heart function and an echocardiogram would also help assess the size of the heart and the valves. Additional blood tests and another radiograph may also be needed for further diagnosis.
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I have an 8 week old kitten that I have noticed has diarrhea for 3 days now. I don't know if it's the change in food or maybe something more serious?

It could be any number of things. She could have picked up an intestinal virus or bacterial infection. If the diarrhea continues and she seems lethargic and loses her appetite, take her in to see the veterinarian for treatment and to get her on a vaccination schedule.
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