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dottiesyrky · 03-02-2013, 06:06 PM

I did not know that Yorkies had bad hearts. MVD and LPs yes, but to date heart problems have not concerned me. I am sure there are those here who know the statistics on this subject better than I.
Cherry, I am amazed first that you had a Yorkie until 18 yrs old, and that he also had liver shunt at one year old!
Devilishness is the norm in my view. LOL!
I must say that knowing the trials that can befall our babies we can get overprotective by frequent testing. But, so much better to be safe than sorry.
Thanks for all the interesting input.

03-02-2013, 06:06 PM	#35
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	Bad hearts I did not know that Yorkies had bad hearts. MVD and LPs yes, but to date heart problems have not concerned me. I am sure there are those here who know the statistics on this subject better than I. Cherry, I am amazed first that you had a Yorkie until 18 yrs old, and that he also had liver shunt at one year old! Devilishness is the norm in my view. LOL! I must say that knowing the trials that can befall our babies we can get overprotective by frequent testing. But, so much better to be safe than sorry. Thanks for all the interesting input.