Anyone had a puppy with a heart murmour and can give me more information on the condition and what it entails fro the puppy? I'm just really worried about my little pup
Thank you

It really depends on the severity of it. What did your vet say?

If it is serious it can shorten the dogs life, make them breathless, if it is more a flutter then it may never affect the dog.

My grans little westie had quite a bad one on both sides, infact the vet didn't vaccinate it as he was so worried. The little thing is still going strong and it is several years old now.

Thea my Tibetan Mastif has a heart murmer diagnosed at 12 months she lived a very good life untill she was 12 years old it just depends on the severity. I would get back intouch with the vet and ask him what the outlook was like for your dog.

Lynn

Well, it's a weird story really. He was checked at 8 weeks and nothing was said... then at 10 weeks the vet listened to his heart and said i can hear a murmour. It's quite clear to us that you can hear it, youjust have to put your ear against his chest to hear it! I'm surprised that none of the checks done earlier picked up on it that's all. The vet suggested to have him back in a couple of week to do further tests but part of me is thinking that unless it can be treated i don't really want to know whether he's going to live a few years or 12 years. Am i wrong? Should i go through all the tests?

my 3 year old bc, ziggy, has a grade 5 murmur, diagnosed last year, our vet is really pleased how fit and healthy she is, and has suggested to carry on with agility etc when she is happy to carry on, she lets me know when she has had enough, and we have to make sure she stays cool etc during the summer and she has her walks early morning and late evening on really hot days (not that we have that many over here!) as she copes with it so well, she is reluctant to give any meds for now

I have only just read your message about your pup with a diagnosed heart murmer and i hope you dont mind me replying. Its just to let you know that my weimaraner bitch was diagnosed also with quite a bad murmer at around 12 months old(the vet I saw was very much 'doom and gloom') I came home thinking I wouldnt have my poor pup for much longer the way he had spoken. I went to see another vet (who is now the only vet I allow near my dogs) and he told me that although it could be serious and we should be under no illusions, he felt that quality of life was more important. He told me to watch her diet (salt is bad) not to go mad with over exercise especially in warmer weather, keep an eye on her but above all 'let her be a weimaraner'..... She eventually died 13 years later!
Ok, she was on tablets for the last 4 years of her life and she did cough abit but that was only towards the end. Be watchful but enjoy your dog. Be positive. Hope this cheers you alittle.

Our 15 month old Bichon had a grade 6 heart murmer. When he was 13 month old he collapsed, we took him to the vets who refered him to a cardiologist. The appointment was very quick for Edinburgh Veterinary Hospital. Within 10 days he was in and had heart surgery to correct a PDA. This is Patent Ductus Arteriosus, when the blood vessel that normally bypasses the heart when pups are in the womb doesn't close off. They surgically tied it off and he is now fine. Fortunately pet insurance covered everything. You need more information from your vets and even a second opinion for peace of mind.

Deb