I have a 7 week English Bulldog - she has a stage 3 heart murmor how long will she live?

Answer 1

need vet to do an ekg to determine if heart rhythm is congenital in nature or a disease process. If it is not a disease process she could live as long as her life expectancy. I hope she lives a long time..... Knowing how much English Bulldogs cost but more importantly knowing the close companion they can be.

Answer 2

Although not a vet, but I have searched out this article for you, it might help you to decide and for dog/pet lovers too:

Lyme disease is a potentially serious disease that can infect a variety of mammals including dogs, cats, horses and humans. It has been identified in 46 states.

The disease is caused by a tiny corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried by ticks of the genus Ixodes, such as the deer tick and the black-legged tick, and is transmitted through tick bites. Evidence suggests that B. burgdorferi does not enter the bloodstream until 24-48 hours after the tick's blood meal




The disease progresses in 3 stages:




Stage 1: This stage may last for several weeks. After a tick bite a red bull's-eye shaped rash may appear around the bite wound (remember, this may be obscured by your pet's hair coat). Your pet may also experience anorexia and lethargy. These signs may disappear within a few weeks, but does not indicate healing. The disease is incubating.



Stage 2: This stage generally occurs about 2-5 months following the tick bite. Lameness, joint swelling, neurological problems and cardiac problems may occur. Your pet may develop painful swelling in his joints and may appear to walk very guardedly as if "walking on egg shells."



Stage 3: If your pet reaches this stage, permanent damage may occur. Erosion of bone and cartilage can result in irreversible joint damage. In severe cases, loss of coordination, seizures and unusual behavior may result from kidney and brain damage.




If your pet has exposure to ticks and is experiencing fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, excessive sleepiness, develops swollen or painful joints, or appears arthritic, Lyme disease is a possibility. A simple blood test will determine if your pet has Lyme antibodies in their system indicating exposure to the Lyme disease organism.

Antibiotics are the mainstay of Lyme disease therapy. If your pet is positive for Lyme antibodies and is experiencing Lyme disease-like symptoms, we will recommend a treatment plan that will best fit your pet's needs.




How can you prevent your pet from becoming infected?




Animals that roam freely outdoors are at a higher risk of tick exposure. Limit exposure if possible.

Avoid wooded areas, as these are the preferred habitat for ticks.

Check your pets once or twice daily for ticks, especially after they have been outdoors.




Remove ticks immediately:



1. Place the tips of a pair of tweezers at the very base of the tick where the mouthparts enter the skin.

2. Pull the tick away from the skin with a steady motion.





3. Do not crush or squeeze the tick.

4. Inspect the tick to ensure that you have removed the head, too.

5. Clean the bite wound and the area surrounding it with warm, soapy water.

6. Be aware that ticks can carry diseases that are transmissible to humans, so use appropriate precautions and wash your hands after handling a tick.

The use of tick repellants is helpful in discouraging tick attachment. Speak with your veterinarian about vaccination recommendations.

HOPE THAT MOST US WILL BENEFIT FROM THE ABOVE ARTICLE.

Answer 3

I had a puppy with a heart murmur and it lived almost 10 years. Yes there is a risk, but if you love your puppy, a murmur does not always mean short life.

Answer 4

Your dog could very well have a long life ahead of it. Many variables play into the life of your puppy...I assume it is on medication and you are taking the necessary steps.
All you need to do is love your dog...and hope things get better.