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Old 07-11-2011, 04:32 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by gidget529 View Post
In humans, enlarged hearts on x-ray can just be an x-ray that is a little deceiving, cardiomyopathy or increased pericardial fluid/tamponade - most likely culprits. Why would it be in yorkies? Are they just a little anatomically large for the thoracic cavity? You've got me curious.
I've read (not written by vets) several times that Yorkies have bigger hearts, so sometimes regular vets believe there is a problem when there isn't.

So for the OP, a cardiologist should be consulted.
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