I got an 11 wk old English Toy Spaniel. Our vet discovered he has a significant heart murmur. Had 2nd appt w/ specialist who did an ultra-sound/echocardiogram - says it’s a grade III/VI murmur. Echo results show measurements are 1/3 to 1/2 of normal. She said due to his small size/young age it's hard to predict at this time, recommends another ultra-sound in 4-5 wks. Says best would be to take him to Davis where they'd also be able to confirm if it’s a genetic defect from his parents ... if not Davis, get him in to a Board certified cardiologist.
This pup has such a great personality, we bonded w/ him right away. There’s no way I’d return him for another pup under the healthy pup guarantee - he wouldn't be able to be resold, so he'd be killed. We are going to give the pup the best life we can for as long as we can. Seems it's a wait & see situation. I'm hoping for the best, preparing for the worst.
He is also hydrocephalic, but he seems very alert, inquisitive, & intelligent.
2006-12-26 14:22:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
In a situation like this....it can be best to go no furthur and just give the dog the best life you can.
We had a Newf pup years back, and he had a bad murmur. We took him because we knew this. We had it checked out as a pup and it was a grade 3/4. We saw the cardiologist and confirmed SAS...common in Newfies. We went for no more diagnostics. I didn't really want a "life expectancy". I didn't want to spend time ticking down his clock. Looking at him each day like he might drop any minute.
He lived two years and one day, he did just drop dead.
A good breeder...when faced with this mountain of health problems, should return at least half your money and let the pup live life the best he can.
2006-12-26 14:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋