My Darling Sabrina has "enlarged heart"

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by ladyt

I will be praying for you and Sabrina.

I will be too....I hope she'll get to feeling better

[myorkies2]

After reading your post on the enlarged heart....I have hope that tomorrow when I take my pup to a specialist we can get some relief . Kennel cough has turned into an enlarged heart in a 3 pound 4 month old pup. I pray to God that this condition can be managed. The vet is sending us to Texas A&M specialist in my area first thing in the morning if they have an opening. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for the info you gave, it really gives me hope as I said.

[whispersmom2]

MyYorkies2, your baby is young to have such problems, but, (if I am correct) the vets at Texas A&M are the best around for dealing with heart problems. They have performed so many miracles on the rescues from SmallPaws Bichons..I will pray for you, your baby and the hands that treat her. That also includes all of our little sick ones..

[BlumoonYorkies]

Originally Posted by sabrinasmom

I don't really know what these means! She had been coughing and couldn't seem to stop, and her skin was tight and she seemed bloated, so I took her to the vet. He did x-rays and said she has an enlarged heart and bronchial infection. I'm giving her diuretic, bronchial med., and antibiotic. She's 10.

Has anyone else had this problem? What can I expect? Any information would be appreciated.

Since she started the meds, the cough has stopped at least, but she's off her food, and still so bloated.

Thank you

Most yorkies have slightly enlarged hearts. Did the vet state how badly enlarged? I had one that was 13 and once I put her on the meds she was fine for another couple of years. But I was very careful to keep an eye on her and take her to the vets incase she needed her meds changed.
Good luck with her. 10 is a little young but it can happen. Also make sure she is not overweight! This puts alot of strain on the heart and cuts a couple years off of their life!

[SnowWa]

Many different things can cause an enlarged heart.

You really need to learn more about your puppy's condition from your vet.

An enlarged heart and fluid buildup can be a temporary problem or a very serious longterm problem, so please be sure and get whatever tests he recommends. And, be sure and come back and let us know what he says.

Carol Jean