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Originally Posted by Lovebella1  Hello,
I got a 8 week old female yorkie puppy her name is Bella. She has been with me for about a week now. I took her to the vet the day after I got her to only find out she has a severe heart murmur. The vet rated her as a 5/6 or 6/6 heart murmur  . My heart was broken when I found out as I was so attached to her already at this point. I can't imagine giving her back. I called the lady back to tell her that her vet records did not state that the puppy has a heart murmur and I am NOT sure how that was missed by her vet. She told me she'll take her back no questions asked. However, I can't imagine taking her back. She's my little baby now and I want to do everything I can. I am getting her ultrasound done in 3 days. However, the vet said she may even be too young for surgery at this point nor do I know if I would be able to afford surgery. I am wondering if anyone has dealt with a puppy with such severe heart murmur and what the outcome was? Or any information you have?
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Love Bella. First I will suggest you post your own thread it will get the well deserved attention it needs.
You will need the ultrasound done, to determine the exact nature and cause of the heart murmur. PDA is a genetic defect but the surgery for it can be quite successful. Other types of murmurs as well are likely genetic. This might mean that if you have insurance it might not cover this.
Look up in our library the Stickie Help for Vet Bills. Had you purchased insurance for her?
It is heart breaking I know to receive this body blow of a serious concern with a new puppy.