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Originally Posted by kjc  Hi and Welcome to YT!
First, X-ray is not a good way to determine heart size on a Yorkshire terrier. They tend to appear large for the size of their chest. Murmurs are also very common. Best suggestion I can give you is to go directly to a cardiologist and have Monte evaluated there.
My Peek A Boo was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and a murmur at the age of 5yo. He just passed this December at 17yo. |
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Originally Posted by 107barney This is true. For years, I had numerous vets tell me my dog had an enlarged heart. Took him to a cardiologist two years ago and she said misdiagnoses in small breeds happen all the time and he had a normal sized heart. He does have minor valve disease but he will die of old age before that becomes a problem. I second a visit to an ACVIM boarded cardiologist. |
Totally agree! I have had many pups with heart murmurs that were really nothing and I have also had pups with some cardiac issues that did very well on meds. Your best bet is a cardiac consult!! I would schedule an appointment with a board certified cardiologist. Your vet should know of one or you can search for one here:
Board-certified Cardiologists
Welcome to YT...so glad you found your way here. I know the pain and frightened feelings of having a sick pup.... many of us do. Hopefully, you will gain some strength by being here. Please keep us posted on your boy!