Originally Posted by Montalbano (Post 4422077)

Thank you all for showing me there are people who care. Thank you for taking the time to respond. My Monte is my baby and to know that his enlarged heart is not a death sentence is so comforting. Now I know I have options from all your kind words. If you have and other advice on how to have Monte treated please post. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all. Anthony

Originally Posted by Connie (Post 4422167)

When my Faith was diagnosed with the enlarged heart, we have no cardiologist anywhere near here, so my vet sent Faith's test results and ultrasound disc to a cardiologist that he consults with. That cardiologist agreed with Faith's treatment plan. So, if you are unable to see a cardiologist, you could ask your vet if he has one he works with. Best wishes to you and Monte!

Originally Posted by Montalbano (Post 4421750)

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.

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 4422206)

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.

Originally Posted by megansmomma (Post 4422229)

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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.



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.

Originally Posted by Montalbano (Post 4422303)

I have never experienced such compassion and concern. Thank you all so so very much. I will do anything for my Monte cause I can't imagine my like without him. I have another appointment with his vet May 12 and I will be scheduling an appointment with the cardiologist from Oradell Animal Clinic here in NJ as recommended by 107 Barney. God bless you all!

Originally Posted by Montalbano (Post 4422303)

I have never experienced such compassion and concern. Thank you all so so very much. I will do anything for my Monte cause I can't imagine my like without him. I have another appointment with his vet May 12 and I will be scheduling an appointment with the cardiologist from Oradell Animal Clinic here in NJ as recommended by 107 Barney. God bless you all!

Originally Posted by kjc (Post 4421783)

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.