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lovespandp · 01-04-2009, 05:44 PM

Ok so my friend has a 5 month old yorkie girl. She found her at her grandmas house its a long story but the person who owned her( my friends cousin)was a dumbass!! The owner bought a yorkie to breed, and sell she just wanted to make money and after she did that the momma yorkie had like 5 pups....and the owner didnt take care of her at all!!! The momma sad to say got hit by a car and died, all but 1 pup died i guess, the cousin kept her until 3 weeks ago...i guess she got sick of taking care of her because she dropped her off at her grandmas house in the "cat room". Thats when my friend found her. The grandma didnt even know she was in there!!! Anyways when my friend found her she was all matted and in bad shape, so she took her to the vet and groomers and everything. The vet said some bad things he said she has a heart murmur ;( and she needs to be seen by a specialist. So now my friend doesnt want her and she wants to give her to me and my boyfriend ...We have no problem taking her, I know my boys (peanut & pigpen) will love her!! Does anyone know info on a heart murmur....We are going to take her to our vet. We get her tomorrow. I feel so bad for her

poor thing people make me so mad. She is 5 months and 2 1/2 pounds... i guess one vet said she is not able to get spayed because of her heart murmur...thank god my boys are fixed!! Does anyone think this is a bad idea...good idea... I need some advice please....

Yorkiedaze · 01-04-2009, 06:10 PM

Most puppies out grow heart murmur by the time they are a year old. I don't know what grade she has, so it just may be that she will need surgery when she's healthier. If it's something your not able to afford right now, then I would let United Yorkie Rescue take her. They do wonderful things, and making sure all their rescues are well taken care of and wonderful homes found.

yorkiepuppie · 01-04-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Ok so my friend has a 5 month old yorkie girl. She found her at her grandmas house its a long story but the person who owned her( my friends cousin)was a dumbass!! The owner bought a yorkie to breed, and sell she just wanted to make money and after she did that the momma yorkie had like 5 pups....and the owner didnt take care of her at all!!! The momma sad to say got hit by a car and died, all but 1 pup died i guess, the cousin kept her until 3 weeks ago...i guess she got sick of taking care of her because she dropped her off at her grandmas house in the "cat room". Thats when my friend found her. The grandma didnt even know she was in there!!! Anyways when my friend found her she was all matted and in bad shape, so she took her to the vet and groomers and everything. The vet said some bad things he said she has a heart murmur ;( and she needs to be seen by a specialist. So now my friend doesnt want her and she wants to give her to me and my boyfriend ...We have no problem taking her, I know my boys (peanut & pigpen) will love her!! Does anyone know info on a heart murmur....We are going to take her to our vet. We get her tomorrow. I feel so bad for her

poor thing people make me so mad. She is 5 months and 2 1/2 pounds... i guess one vet said she is not able to get spayed because of her heart murmur...thank god my boys are fixed!! Does anyone think this is a bad idea...good idea... I need some advice please....

just want to wish you good luck, and i feel bad that this little one and her doggie mommy had to go through so much because of some stupid selfish people.

phfgkl · 01-04-2009, 06:48 PM

When I took my new biewer in(she's almost 7 mos now and right around 2 lbs), the vet said she heard a small heart murmur also, but, she also said sometimes in smaller dogs you hear more than you would on a bigger dog. Maybe your vet will say differently

Deegan's mom · 01-04-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Most puppies out grow heart murmur by the time they are a year old. I don't know what grade she has, so it just may be that she will need surgery when she's healthier. If it's something your not able to afford right now, then I would let United Yorkie Rescue take her. They do wonderful things, and making sure all their rescues are well taken care of and wonderful homes found.

I don't know if you're financially able to take care of her or not, but I do agree with Yorkiedaze about giving her to a rescue if you can't. They will be able to provide her with the medical attention and find her a good loving home after she recoops. If you are able to get the surgery for her, that would be great!! You just have to think about what's best for the pup in the long run. I wish you both the best of luck in either decision you make.

mscat · 01-04-2009, 06:54 PM

How old is the puppy? If she were 12cweeks old or older and i were you, I would take her too. i do not know much about heart murmer's however others have said that their is a good chance she could outgrow it. I think this little pppy needs plenty of love and attention. Give her lots of good food too.
It looks to me that your heart is in the right place, and ready for a chalenge. Take her, and love her !

Ladymom · 01-04-2009, 07:45 PM

Puppies can have what are called "innocent" heart murmurs that they outgrow. She could also have a very serious heart condition. You won't know how serious it is until she is seen by a cardiologist as the vet suggested.

I don't know what your financial situation is, but you could be looking at some huge vet bills with this puppy. She is also very small for her age. She needs to have a bile acids test done, too.

As Yorkiedaze suggested, you might want to contact a rescue group if you are not able to care for her yourself.

amandawash · 01-04-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Puppies can have what are called "innocent" heart murmurs that they outgrow. She could also have a very serious heart condition. You won't know how serious it is until she is seen by a cardiologist as the vet suggested.

I don't know what your financial situation is, but you could be looking at some huge vet bills with this puppy. She is also very small for her age. She needs to have a bile acids test done, too.

As Yorkiedaze suggested, you might want to contact a rescue group if you are not able to care for her yourself.

I think it's awesome you are considering taking her, but please be prepared for some huge costs. Maybe you could take her in and get a few things figured out, then decide to keep her or get her to a rescue. The big thing is she is safe now, bless her little heart!

lovespandp · 01-07-2009, 06:24 PM

Well we went to the vet today and he said that 1-5 her heart murmur is a 5 and her out is extremly enlarged....so tomorrow we are dropping her off to get a ultra sound to see whats causing it....The vet said she might have 6 months to live...as of right now until tomorrow we get the ultrasound. So right now we are at 200.00$ and tomorrow will be 300.00 but we cant help it my boyfriend and I are trying to do the best thing for her. So please pray for our little girl...he did do blood work and he said that her blood work is normal. So i hope the ultrasound will tell us that we can just put her on some meds and hopefully get some good years out of her i will be extremly upset if we only get 6 months, but if thats the case then we will just leave her be and give her the best 6 months she can have. wish us luck

NewYorkieLover · 01-07-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Well we went to the vet today and he said that 1-5 her heart murmur is a 5 and her out is extremly enlarged....so tomorrow we are dropping her off to get a ultra sound to see whats causing it....The vet said she might have 6 months to live...as of right now until tomorrow we get the ultrasound. So right now we are at 200.00$ and tomorrow will be 300.00 but we cant help it my boyfriend and I are trying to do the best thing for her. So please pray for our little girl...he did do blood work and he said that her blood work is normal. So i hope the ultrasound will tell us that we can just put her on some meds and hopefully get some good years out of her i will be extremly upset if we only get 6 months, but if thats the case then we will just leave her be and give her the best 6 months she can have. wish us luck

Awww...I've definitely got my fingers crossed and and sending lots of good luck vibes that tomorrow's visit goes well and gives you LOTS of great news! What a lucky little dog, that you are willing to do so much for her!

LilMissy · 01-07-2009, 06:40 PM

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Well we went to the vet today and he said that 1-5 her heart murmur is a 5 and her out is extremly enlarged....so tomorrow we are dropping her off to get a ultra sound to see whats causing it....The vet said she might have 6 months to live...as of right now until tomorrow we get the ultrasound. So right now we are at 200.00$ and tomorrow will be 300.00 but we cant help it my boyfriend and I are trying to do the best thing for her. So please pray for our little girl...he did do blood work and he said that her blood work is normal. So i hope the ultrasound will tell us that we can just put her on some meds and hopefully get some good years out of her i will be extremly upset if we only get 6 months, but if thats the case then we will just leave her be and give her the best 6 months she can have. wish us luck

You and your boyfriend are such kind people doing this. I am just amazed. There are still good people in this world, that care!

Ladymom · 01-07-2009, 07:07 PM

Oh, I am so sorry her heart murmur is so serious. Bless you and your BF for taking her in and loving her in spite of her prognosis.

Fancy_Pants · 01-07-2009, 07:15 PM

Lots of prayers for the both of you tomorrow. Please keep us posted.

Valeria Morriso · 01-07-2009, 07:26 PM

Bless your heart for giving this special little one so much love. I'm praying for you all.

Deegan's mom · 01-07-2009, 07:30 PM

Poor baby... It just break my heart to hear things like that... so unfair. But at least she found you and your bf. Two people who are willing to take not only a financial chance, but also a emotional one too. Try to be strong for her and make her life the best if can be, whether she live another six months or 16 years. You should be proud of yourself! I wish you the best of luck and will be thinking of you both tomorrow. Keep us posted.

01-04-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	need some advice Ok so my friend has a 5 month old yorkie girl. She found her at her grandmas house its a long story but the person who owned her( my friends cousin)was a dumbass!! The owner bought a yorkie to breed, and sell she just wanted to make money and after she did that the momma yorkie had like 5 pups....and the owner didnt take care of her at all!!! The momma sad to say got hit by a car and died, all but 1 pup died i guess, the cousin kept her until 3 weeks ago...i guess she got sick of taking care of her because she dropped her off at her grandmas house in the "cat room". Thats when my friend found her. The grandma didnt even know she was in there!!! Anyways when my friend found her she was all matted and in bad shape, so she took her to the vet and groomers and everything. The vet said some bad things he said she has a heart murmur ;( and she needs to be seen by a specialist. So now my friend doesnt want her and she wants to give her to me and my boyfriend ...We have no problem taking her, I know my boys (peanut & pigpen) will love her!! Does anyone know info on a heart murmur....We are going to take her to our vet. We get her tomorrow. I feel so bad for her poor thing people make me so mad. She is 5 months and 2 1/2 pounds... i guess one vet said she is not able to get spayed because of her heart murmur...thank god my boys are fixed!! Does anyone think this is a bad idea...good idea... I need some advice please.... __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

01-04-2009, 06:10 PM	#2
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Most puppies out grow heart murmur by the time they are a year old. I don't know what grade she has, so it just may be that she will need surgery when she's healthier. If it's something your not able to afford right now, then I would let United Yorkie Rescue take her. They do wonderful things, and making sure all their rescues are well taken care of and wonderful homes found. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

01-04-2009, 06:48 PM	#4
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	When I took my new biewer in(she's almost 7 mos now and right around 2 lbs), the vet said she heard a small heart murmur also, but, she also said sometimes in smaller dogs you hear more than you would on a bigger dog. Maybe your vet will say differently Last edited by phfgkl; 01-04-2009 at 06:50 PM.

01-04-2009, 06:54 PM	#6
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	How old is the puppy? If she were 12cweeks old or older and i were you, I would take her too. i do not know much about heart murmer's however others have said that their is a good chance she could outgrow it. I think this little pppy needs plenty of love and attention. Give her lots of good food too. It looks to me that your heart is in the right place, and ready for a chalenge. Take her, and love her ! __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-04-2009, 07:45 PM	#7
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Puppies can have what are called "innocent" heart murmurs that they outgrow. She could also have a very serious heart condition. You won't know how serious it is until she is seen by a cardiologist as the vet suggested. I don't know what your financial situation is, but you could be looking at some huge vet bills with this puppy. She is also very small for her age. She needs to have a bile acids test done, too. As Yorkiedaze suggested, you might want to contact a rescue group if you are not able to care for her yourself. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf Last edited by Ladymom; 01-04-2009 at 07:47 PM.

01-07-2009, 06:24 PM	#9
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	:( Well we went to the vet today and he said that 1-5 her heart murmur is a 5 and her out is extremly enlarged....so tomorrow we are dropping her off to get a ultra sound to see whats causing it....The vet said she might have 6 months to live...as of right now until tomorrow we get the ultrasound. So right now we are at 200.00$ and tomorrow will be 300.00 but we cant help it my boyfriend and I are trying to do the best thing for her. So please pray for our little girl...he did do blood work and he said that her blood work is normal. So i hope the ultrasound will tell us that we can just put her on some meds and hopefully get some good years out of her i will be extremly upset if we only get 6 months, but if thats the case then we will just leave her be and give her the best 6 months she can have. wish us luck __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

01-07-2009, 07:07 PM	#12
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Oh, I am so sorry her heart murmur is so serious. Bless you and your BF for taking her in and loving her in spite of her prognosis. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

01-07-2009, 07:15 PM	#13
Fancy_Pants YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 972	Lots of prayers for the both of you tomorrow. Please keep us posted.

01-07-2009, 07:26 PM	#14
Valeria Morriso Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cottondale, AL USA Posts: 246	Bless your heart for giving this special little one so much love. I'm praying for you all. __________________ Proudly owned by LuLu, Papi, and Dixie RIP Annabelle and Sasha--Mommy Loves You!

01-07-2009, 07:30 PM	#15
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Poor baby... It just break my heart to hear things like that... so unfair. But at least she found you and your bf. Two people who are willing to take not only a financial chance, but also a emotional one too. Try to be strong for her and make her life the best if can be, whether she live another six months or 16 years. You should be proud of yourself! I wish you the best of luck and will be thinking of you both tomorrow. Keep us posted. __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~