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How does a heart murmur affect a dog?
full grown dogs? probably not, but my friend's kitten was put down because of an abnormal heart murmur. It depends upon the cause, there are benign heart murmur that cause no ill effects. There's also heart murmurs caused by a defect that will result i the dog feeling tired and having less energy than he or she would normally have.
How much will an ultrasound cost for an anemic dog?
anybody out there?
Is there anything you can do other then surgery to help a dog with a heart murmur?
Not if the Vet feels that surgery is required.
What is medicine for dog muscle spasm?
My dog takes human medicine prescribed by a animal nuerologist. It is called Mextiline...it is a heart murmur medicine. It has help my dog tremedously.
What blood work do i need to ask your vet to draw on your poodle diagnosed with a heart mumer?
If your poodle has a heart murmur or any ailment I think the trusted vet is the best to answer your question. Good luck and I hope your poodle is doing okay.
Is the heart rate of a dog supposed to be consistent?
Not necessarily. The heart rate of a dog can be influenced by a variety of factors, including stress, excitement and exercise. But the heart beat of a dog should not "jump". If a dog's heart beat is maintaining a consistent rhythm of around 100 bpm, and then suddenly "jumps" followed by returning to normal, it could be a heart murmur. They are generally harmless, but can become quite severe. Call your veterinarian and ask him/her to ask listen to your dog's heart.
Will your dog be shaved before an ultrasound?
Your dog will be shaved before an ultrasound. It is difficult to get a good image if the animal is not shaved.
What diseases will your 10 pound toy poodle mix with a grade 2 heart murmur be subject to and will diabetes be one of them?
Your dog may have a slightly higher risk for diabetes due to the poodle genetics, but the risk should be reduced compared to a full-blood poodle due to hybrid vigor. You can further reduce this risk by keeping your poodle at a healthy weight (your veterinarian can help you with this) and taking your poodle for exercise on a daily basis. The heart murmur may predispose to some heart problems such as slowly progressive heart failure or blood clots depending upon the cause of the murmur - this should be monitored closely as your poodle ages, as treatment is much more effective early in the disease progress. Otherwise, your dog is probably not at increased risk for any specific disease.
Can an ultrasound do any harm to a pregnant female dog?
An ultrasound is a common procedure that is often performed in pregnant dogs. It can detect as help determine pregnancy as early as 18 days after ovulation and around day 23 it is possible to hear the puppy's heart beats. The ultrasound is harmless and many prefer it to x-rays.
1 yr old shih tzu has been diagnosed with a cat 4 heart murmur But at his physical exam one week earlier they said he was fine Was his heart just beating weird from the stress of being at the vet?
No its from being born with a heart that beats off beat instead of a normal dog heart beat im 13 and i know this because my chihuahua is 2 and still has one but your dog must of out grown it.
How do you make an ultrasound dog trainer?
shut ya face
Can a dog hear thehigh-frequency sounds an ultrasound mashine makes?
No, while a dog can hear ultrasound frequencies up to about 45KHz (normal human hearing is only up to about 20KHz) the frequencies made by ultrasound imaging machines are usually in the MHz range, far beyond a dog's hearing range.
