Have they heard a heart murmur by chance? If it is a valve you should have an audible murmur. I have an older papillon with mitral valve degeneration. We caught his early and with treatment we have kept the enlargement of the heart that would normally occur in check and therefore he does not have fluid built up as would normally happen with a valve problem gone awry. Because his blood is not properly oxygenated when he gets very excited he will sometimes faint and then comes to right away. Mostly if he wakes up suddenly due to a loud noise or the other dogs barking. If it is a heart valve issue (this will definitely show on a sonogram), they can treat any fluid build up and you might suggest that they start her on enalipril to lower her blood pressure, it has been a wonder drug for my Ace. Since her EKG was OK I doubt they would need to add digoxin in at this point (the other med my Ace is on). Mitral valve degeneration is extremely common in small dogs and they can do well for many years with treatment. Good luck and I will besending positive thoughts your way! |