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Originally Posted by gemy  Medford are you close to there? Phoenix Animal Hospital has cardiology.
I am so sorry why I know it is common for many breeders to offer a replacement puppy, to me that is no guarantee at all. Breeders know that more folks a huge percentage don't want a REPLACEMENT they want their puppy to get well, and might need help with some funds to do this.
I really want you to go to the cardiologist, vets unless hugely experienced in toy breeds and reading puppy heart xrays, well are just not expert enough.
He the vet can send the Xrays on ahead. You call that office get a referral to the closest to you cardiologist and book your boy in.
You don't need to worry a moment longer than is necessary.
You can also inquire when you call about the consult costs. But it is going to be a tad expensive, maybe $500 or so if you get an echocardiogram done. |
When Momo was a puppy, he had an xray done bc his kennel cough wouldn't go away. It showed an enlarged heart but he had no murmur. We got referred to a cardiologist & he had a echocardiogram/ untrasound of the heart, it cost around $500. The test showed that his heart had no problems. The cardiologist told me that Yorkies & small breeds have a heart shadow on xrays, making the heart appear larger (from what I recall, this was 5 years ago). Momo's most recent xray showed the right side of his heart was larger than the left but his vet didn't seem concerned bc he has no murmur & his heart sounded 'excellent'.
But since your guy has a heart murmur, I think he shoud be seen by a cardiologist. They are very knowledgeable since they specialize in cardiology. The care & attention you & your little one will get is worth every penny. In the long run, better than going to several different vets to get an answer which will be more expensive & you might not get any answers. Hope all goes well & Chili will indeed grow out if it.