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09-15-2022, 05:31 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Augusta Maine
Posts: 44
| Todays vet visit Heart Murmur!! I took Izzy in to the ER vet as she stepped on either something that bit her, stung her or burnt her (acidic). Vet was not at all concerned with that but she did ask if I knew that she had a heart murmur. I did know that but she told me that with small dogs it can mean death within 6 months!!! Neither of her other 2 vets (Both of which told me about it) Mentioned how serious it is and her possible passing that quickly! I had done a quick search and saw that many dogs live their whole lives with one and it doesnt effect longevity. I am SO confused and upset now! She just turned 12 years old and other than collapsing trachea, (well under control with meds), and occasional runny stools and over urination (possibly a UTI or Bladder issue, trying to get a urine sample from a squatting Yorkie female is not easy) shes been in great health and very feisty and more energy than I have. So I got the number of the nearest cardiologist 1 hour away but the vet said to be prepared for nearly 1K to get her diagnosed and who knows how long to get an appointment, I'm ready to pull my hair out! For now she is on pain meds and they gave her a cone to keep her away from it but she started coughing so I took it off and she hasnt gone after it. Also, they gave me a syringe and said that I could suck it up off the floor if need be. Any advice or other info about the murmur would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you all so much! Christopher |
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09-16-2022, 09:09 AM | #2 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: North Carolina, USA
Posts: 370
| Just my opinion, but I don’t think you should let a random comment from a vet who is unfamiliar with your dog send you into panic mode. Especially such vague comment. After all, “could mean death within six months” is perfectly compatible with “could live to a ripe old age.” Next time you see your regular vet, mention the comment and see how your vet reacts. Follow your vet’s advice as you normally do. By the way, I had a small dog who was diagnosed with a heart murmur as a pup and lived to almost sixteen. And her passing had nothing to do with her heart murmur. |
09-17-2022, 12:46 PM | #3 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
Posts: 27,450
| Agree with Bluebells. For now just focus on her hind end! It seems more of a priority for the weekend. If she does not have increased respirations and an increased cough, I would not worry too much. Many dogs have heart murmurs and live long lives. Did that vet say what degree the murmur is? Just call your regular vet on Monday and take her in and discuss this all with him/her. A cardio workup is very expensive and I would not just jump to that without consulting with her general vet. OH! and don't scoop urine off the floor. Too many ways to get it contaminated. When we have trouble getting a urine sample, my vet does a cysto....it is simply drawing urine from the bladder with a syringe (tiny and the dogs rarely even flinch when it is done). That is actually a great way because if it comes back with indicating infection, they can do a sensitivity to see what antibiotic is best.
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09-17-2022, 01:48 PM | #4 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
Posts: 23,247
| I don't have any info with heart murmurs but what I did to get a urine sample was get a little plastic tray like pens I think came in and I would have Callie on a leash and slid the tray under her when she was starting to go and that is how I get a sample. My girls seem to give out a sign they are about to squat. My Vet also has a collection kit they can give you with a trey and a collection cup. I got to the point because mine are trained to go potty outside that I try to limit it and take them to the vet for them to get the sample. Callie also had a cyso done a few times too and that is the best way to get an uncontaminated sample.
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