K Charlotte, North Carolina 1/12/2013 9:49:23 AM C,My dog had the same symptoms. Excessive coughing was the first symptom that we experienced. After he fainted one time, we took him to a specialist and he was diagnosed with an enlarged heart in the left side. Unfortunately, even though we put him on medicine, his disease continued to progress and he passed away after a year and a half of the diagnosis with congestive heart failure. The sooner the problem is detected the better the chances they can live longer. And medicine will help, but without it the heart will continue to grow. My maltese was 10. I wish you the best of luck!
carol fallon, Nevada 1/4/2013 4:15:52 PM he chokes wen he drinks water,snors and throat under chin seems to be swolen
C Rockville, Maryland 11/18/2012 10:03:49 AM My Maltese has recently been coughing a storm. My daughter has seen him faint n been unable tO get for few minutes. The vet tOld us last week that his heart has been enlarged. He thinks that's the cause of the cough. Any thoughts ?
Jill Paynesville, Hawaii 11/6/2012 3:20:07 PM I notice my Maltese has very pink gums, and red on the eye part of his eyes.Is there something wrong?Thanks
Sharon KFalls, Oregon 10/21/2012 1:46:43 PM my two year old Maltise, has a swollen place that is hot and has white skin peeling from the egg size place between the right tigh and belly. Also after scraching, I noticed scales of skin and a crusty tiny sores , have you seen this condition???
Marc - 260498 8/27/2012 10:44:20 AM I have been told that a Maltese' nose should be all black. My maltese' is very pink. The vet says he is healthy. Should this be something to worry about?
Victoria Cut Off, LA 9/23/2010 5:37:03 PM I want to be a good pet owner and I find this article what I need. Skeda and I thank you.