Bought new puppy-vet diagnosed with heart murmur. UPDATE!

[plutolovr]

My daughter was born with a heart murmur, we never thought we could give her back or have her put down. She did outgrow it though.

 

[tzolkin]

My daughter was born with a heart murmur, we never thought we could give her back or have her put down. She did outgrow it though.

I assume you didn't purchase her from a breeder though

 

[KAMLEM]

I had a cat with a heart murmur. At age 11 she got a blood clot and had to be euthanized. The vet said that the blood clot was most likely due to the heart murmur.

 

[FLCyndi]

bump

 

[Pea-n-Me]

How did the cardiology appt go?

 

[firecracker725]

Appointment at UF cardiology found Severe Aortic Stenosis. Because there is spongy mass growing in his aorta it is inoperable. UF has done 40 surgeries for this with a 50/50 success rate. No long term data is available as it is a fairly new procedure. Life span is about 2 years and he is on atenolol (beta blocker). Breeder has refunded all of our money and we are going to keep him and treat him for as long as he lives. We have to be careful of his excitement level as he may have fainting spells.

Breeder did offer us another puppy, same litter. I did not want to give him back as breeder said her vet recommended putting him down.
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We have a new English bulldog puppy. I researched kennel where we bought him on AKC and breeder was recommended by his father's kennel. Father's pedigree is impeccable and so is his mother's. Both have multiple show dog champions. HE is a beautiful puppy and we adore him.

Now the problem: Took him to my vet the next day after purchasing, he was diagnosed with a range 3 heart murmur on a scale of 1-6. My vet wants to monitor and said I should notify the breeder. I have made an appointment for a full work up on him at UF Gainesville cardiac unit which may include EKG or echo.

Kennel we bought him from said her vet diagnosed a couple puppies in the litter with murmurs but felt it was no big deal. Her contract says she will replace and she has offered. Father's kennel said the puppy never should have been sold and I should ask for half the money back.

We do not want to give the puppy back as he cannot be bred and may be euthanized so he doesn't pass on defect. We can afford to help this puppy live the fullest life possible and want to keep him. My husband would like her to provide us with a healthy puppy because he feels she will not refund any money.

Sorry so long, just looking for other opinions.

 

[King Schultz]

Appointment at UF cardiology found Severe Aortic Stenosis. Because there is spongy mass growing in his aorta it is inoperable. UF has done 40 surgeries for this with a 50/50 success rate. No long term data is available as it is a fairly new procedure. Life span is about 2 years and he is on atenolol (beta blocker). Breeder has refunded all of our money and we are going to keep him and treat him for as long as he lives. We have to be careful of his excitement level as he may have fainting spells.

Breeder did offer us another puppy, same litter. I did not want to give him back as breeder said her vet recommended putting him down.
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We have a new English bulldog puppy. I researched kennel where we bought him on AKC and breeder was recommended by his father's kennel. Father's pedigree is impeccable and so is his mother's. Both have multiple show dog champions. HE is a beautiful puppy and we adore him.

Now the problem: Took him to my vet the next day after purchasing, he was diagnosed with a range 3 heart murmur on a scale of 1-6. My vet wants to monitor and said I should notify the breeder. I have made an appointment for a full work up on him at UF Gainesville cardiac unit which may include EKG or echo.

Kennel we bought him from said her vet diagnosed a couple puppies in the litter with murmurs but felt it was no big deal. Her contract says she will replace and she has offered. Father's kennel said the puppy never should have been sold and I should ask for half the money back.

We do not want to give the puppy back as he cannot be bred and may be euthanized so he doesn't pass on defect. We can afford to help this puppy live the fullest life possible and want to keep him. My husband would like her to provide us with a healthy puppy because he feels she will not refund any money.

Sorry so long, just looking for other opinions.

Bless you for keeping the puppy and doing your best to give him a good life no matter how long it is.

 

[maxaroni]

You are a good person to do this for your little guy. As long as he isn't suffering, he will be forever grateful for your love.

 

[roseaster]

Poor puppy and poor you. It's so nice that you are taking care of him. I know you will enjoy whatever time you have together.

I certainly wouldn't take another puppy from that breeder.

 

[lilkimmyk]

I also had a cat with a heart murmur who the vet said "would go to sleep and not wake up because her heart would explode by age 5." She lived a life of spoiled luxury and last year, at the age of 21, we had to put her down due to old age and failing general health. I held her as she drifted into eternal sleep and felt that weakened heart take its final beats. The heart with the murmur was the strongest thing in her body.

I think its wonderful that you want to keep this pup and give him the best possible life. I hope he proves the doctors wrong, humans do it everyday. Stranger things have happened. I'm sure the little guy has already made an impact in your life and I wish you and your family well with him.