Dog Pacemakers

Nope

by The real Patch - 2018-05-26 19:32:20

No. A survey of dogs with pacemakers, defibrillators and CRT's shows they are greatful for their life saving devices and unlike humans never complain. 

Besides, what could they possibly say?

Got it

by Kevarti - 2018-05-26 21:04:25

The post was directed at a dog owner.

Yeah

by The real Patch - 2018-05-26 22:02:08

I got it...you don't. Congratulations in the 10 years I've been a member I've read some...questionable questions, but yours is just downright dumb. Think about it

Gee Patch

by NiceNiecey - 2018-05-27 02:29:16

Give the poor guy a break.  His question is clear that he is addressing pet Owners not the pets themselves.

Kevarti, I haven’t noticed any members that fit that category but I do know that there are devices for dogs.  Try using the search function on the site and see if you get any hits.

Niecey

Who is the Real Patch ?

by IAN MC - 2018-05-27 08:33:02

I have a theory that Patch is really a DOG  as years ago I had a Cocker Spaniel called  " Patch "

So, Patch, would you answer these questions honestly :-

-  Do you ever go past a tree without urinating ?

- Do you pant excitedly with your tongue hanging out every time your wife comes home ?

- Do you refer to your children as your litter ?

But most importantly , from a dog's perspective, what exactly is it like having an I.C.D   ( presumably the vet fitted it ? )

Ian

Pacemakers for dogs? It's possible, I guess

by Gotrhythm - 2018-05-27 13:06:41

I'm a lifelong dog lover. I never heard of pacemakers for dogs, although these days, just about anything they can do for humans they can do for dogs, so I guess a doggy pacemaker isn't beyond the realm of what's possible.

If my little Lacey--the cutest miniature poodle you ever saw, and I have the photos to prove it--did have a pacemaker, I'm sure I'd be here looking for information about how best to care for her.

To Ian:  I'm fairly sure The Real Patch--I call him TR for short--isn't a dog. Real dogs don't shoot down people for asking a question.

Dog PMs

by Sharon M. - 2018-05-27 13:51:05

But of COURSE there are PMs for dogs! not sure if posting links is allowed here, but look at this article. or just search <pacemakers for dogs>. 

http://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet_column/pacemakers-dogs/

PM and canines.

by Rivithead - 2018-05-30 10:41:29

When we die, our PMs are removed and destroyed.  Seems like they could be donated to a needy pooch.