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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. |
This scenerio is not at all uncommon....it happens more often than imagined, and frequently, frequently falls down on the bright side. Be encouraged! There are multiple cardiac drugs that can be given that will keep your baby healthy and around just like this members little Peek, for many more years. I had a Yorkie that was diagnosed with a valve that was severely malfunctioning when she was around 6, and she was put on medication and she lived to the ripe old age of 16. Breathe deeply, calm down, and understand this is NOT a death sentence for Monte! I would get a referral to a cardiologist....the cardiologist will be on the cutting edge of medical treatment and technology and will be easily able to guide you and Mont through this bumpy spot in the road! Keep us posted on how things progress!