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My 13 year old German Shepard mix started breathing hard and fast suddenly. Even while at rest she seemed winded. I took her to the ER where they did CT scan and blood work. The CT scan showed she has pulmonary embolism and also right heart failure. all the blood work is fine and even heart worm was negative. She goes to the vet for her normal check ups I don’t know how this happened like this. At the ER they took out fluid from her lungs and tummy and after the ER we started some meds, to take out fluid, heart meds and coagulation although the vet told me in better terms euthanasia is best because the prognosis of what is happening is bad. But I cannot just let her go yet without trying it all as long as she is not in pain or uncomfortable. This has been my childhood dog and now as a mother I am breaking apart for my kids who also grew with her. I understand that this happens to pets but it’s so hard to cope right now. I am breaking apart, I couldn’t go to work and all I’ve been doing is crying. Luckily my children are not home because I don’t know how to be strong for them. Please help me in any way.