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Post by wilsan on Jul 21, 2008 11:45:05 GMT -5
cole just been diagnosed with a grade 1-2 what precautions do i need to take and any other info would be most helpful thanks
san x
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Post by Carol 47 on Jul 21, 2008 12:56:55 GMT -5
Hiya San, as thats quite a low grade murmur I think what I would do is to maybe get him checked say every 4 to 6 weeks just for a bit to see if it is remaining the same, and the reason I am saying that, is Sophie has gone from a grade 2 to a grade 3 murmur in a matter of 5 weeks and is now being referred to have a dopla scan . If it stays the same then to be honest I dont think it will make much difference to his life in any way ,as,my mum (well I know she is human  ),has lived all her life with a murmur and shes now 75. No doubt other people will come on with varying views ,which, will not only be helpful to you, but to me and others too who are in the same boat eh. Hope you and your family are all well ,take care. Carol xxx |
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Post by lurcherlot on Jul 21, 2008 13:36:36 GMT -5
Grade 1 - 2 is really nothing to worry about - continue as normal! It's worth having him checked the next time you go to the vet, but as (I assume) he's not on any medication at all, I would let him do all the things he's always done...... and don't worry!
I had a whippy x with a grade 5 murmour and on medication - I did restrict her activities at that level because she used to want to go hunting for bunnies, and was 'fainting' - I was not prepared for that to happen out of my sight.
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Post by Houndlover on Jul 21, 2008 13:57:42 GMT -5
Yep continue as normal, I have had a fair few dogs with low grade heart murmurs and all lived a full and normal life well into old age i.e. 13 - 14 yrs old
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Post by hippyhounds on Jul 21, 2008 14:09:48 GMT -5
my oskar has a low grade murmur and isnt on medication i just have it checked when he goes to the vets for his health check.he is 11 this yr and it doesnt seem to affect him in any way.
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Post by jackie on Jul 21, 2008 14:10:56 GMT -5
Last time I took Kyka for her jabs the locum vet said she had a grade 1 heart murmer, she's only 4. She's always panting and nervous at the vets so I'm not convinced he was right. I don't worry too much about it as she seems fine. My heart is more likely to give out with stress than hers, the things that naughty girl gets up to. I wouldn't stop him doing anything either, just see what the vet says next time. This article is informative www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=2488&S=4&SourceID=62 |
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Post by wilsan on Jul 22, 2008 16:31:51 GMT -5
thank you for your advice my worries have gone
san xx
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Post by Oskar on Jul 22, 2008 20:08:46 GMT -5
My grey was diagnosed with grade 4 murmur at age 4, he is now eight and still the same. He needs extra care in hot weather (suffers from shortness of breath) and the vet has suggested I restrict his exercise - not easy as he races round inside the house like a puppy! His heart is checked every 6 months at the vets review, and I have been advised to watch out for any recurrent coughing - this is a sign of deterioration (usually means a collection of fluid around the heart, but unlikely to occur until the murmur is much more pronounced). Just be wary if general anasethetic is needed as this can cause the murmur to get worse more quickly than natural, but if the vets know they can use more appropriate medication, which they often do for greyhounds anyway because they are sensitive to anesthetic. The vets do not consider medication till the murmur is over a 5 and not always then, just be vigilant ad try not to worry (easier said than done!!!). Wishing you and your dog well XX
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