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How can I help my dog with a heart murmur?

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Created: 2022-04-29 11:39:15

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There is no direct treatment for heart murmurs in dogs, but the causes can often be treated, which may reduce the vibrations in the heart. Your veterinarian will find the cause of the heart murmur and then form a treatment plan. Vets give heart murmurs in dogs a grade of I to VI.


What can you do for a dog with a heart murmur?

A heart murmur caused by cardiac disease may require medication(s) and a specialised diet. Your dog will need regular vet visit for a routine monitoring every 6 months. This may include a repeat echogram and/or x-rays depending on your dog's conditions.

How Long Can dogs live with a heart murmur?

Many dogs live a long time after being diagnosed with a heart murmur, and some can even live years after being diagnosed with heart failure. If you have any questions or concerns about murmurs, please contact your veterinarian.

When should I worry about a heart murmur in my dog?

Loud heart murmurs (Grade 3-4/6 to 6/6) in a new puppy or kitty and soft heart murmurs that persist beyond 14-16 weeks of age should be evaluated by a cardiologist. This may indicate that congenital (present at birth) heart disease is present.

Can a dog's heart murmur get better?

For innocent murmurs that don't require treatment, the prognosis is generally good to excellent. Heart murmurs caused by extracardiac disease or a functional problem that can be treated may resolve over time.

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