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Originally Posted by Montalbano  My beloved 11 year old Yorkie went for an injection but doctor found a heart murmur and X-Ray showed enlarged heart. I'm in shock and my grief is overwhelming. It's just us two and he's my whole world. I lost my previous Yorkie at 17 and was devastated but now I am so lost and can't stop crying. Doctor said lungs are clear and he appears just fine. He started a diuretic small dosage. Any info from others who have experienced this would be greatly appreciated. Can he live a year or two more? Hopefully more. What the best treatment? So many questions. Someone please help! I am so sad as I love my little guy so so very much. Thank you. His name is Monte. |
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Welcome to YT, you have find a great resource of both love and support.
I see several of the members that have posted are very knowledgable regarding vetting a dog properly with a possible heart condition. I too agree a cardiologist is your best option to be absolutely positive that you DX your vet gave you is accurate and being treated correctly. I'd like to quote 107barney who is always on top of and willing to seek proper answers for issues.
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Originally Posted by 107barney I think a vet needs to see the dog. This televet thing was done my dog back when I was ignorant and they too misdiagnosed him. OP is in north Bergen not North Dakota and I just posted a link to oradell which is 28 mins. That's a well known hospital. Monte needs to SEE a cardiologist not telepathically or telephonically connect with one through his vet. |
I believe she made an excellent point above without even realizing it regarding televetting. Your general vet needs to be accurate on his diagnosis and then the treatment plan might work properly. BUT.....without a specialist actually hands on examining your dog in person and doing tests that are absolutely done correctly there really is know way to be positive of the DX. She cured her "ignorance" by taking the effort to seek out a cardiologist and the little bit of extra time, money and effort to ensure he was cared for to the best of her ability. Anyone can claim ignorance until you are taught or given other options. Here at YT there are member of all levels of knowledge and ignorance. It's those willing to be enlightened and move beyond that and learn from their lack of knowledge are the member that I find amazing!
Don't cheap out and take the effort to seek a truly accurate diagnosis and schedule a visit with the cardiologist. I can see how much you love your little guy and believe a further care ride and a couple hundred bucks will be well spent. Please keep us posted because we all truly care.