Heart murmur - Page 3

rottiesloveragdolls · #21 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 11:22 AM

I too have found this thread a great deal of help. as one of my furbabies was told that he had a grade 2 heart murmur @ 12wks, it was not picked up on his 1st check 9wks, and i have now to take him back when he is 15wks just to make sure, as it may have gone as quickley as it arrived? I have informed the new owner and have reduced the price, she said she would still like to have him after his next checkup, But i also said that if it is found that he doesnt have it any more or there was a mistake on the vets part, the price will still be reduced, as we are aware of it now.

SavannahKitten · #22 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 11:28 AM

I wasn't at the vets at the time, so my husband didn't ask about the grading of the heart murmur. I was under the impression that only cardiologists could give an approximate murmur grading. Is that not the case?

Any advice on whether to tell owners now, or wait?

rottiesloveragdolls · #23 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SavannahKitten

I wasn't at the vets at the time, so my husband didn't ask about the grading of the heart murmur. I was under the impression that only cardiologists could give an approximate murmur grading. Is that not the case?

Any advice on whether to tell owners now, or wait?

I think you should inform new slaves as soon as possible. x

Selk67U2 · #24 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 12:30 PM

The vets can usually tell by the murmur what grade it is. If there's a problem and it was a 4 or 5 then I was told more tests would need doing.
I would tell the owners yes, I did and also put it on the Pet Plan Insurance, who are quite happy to take the problem off once the murmur has been confirmed gone by a vet I find honesty is the best policy

SavannahKitten · #25 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 12:31 PM

With no grading at the moment that seems cruel.

If it's a grade two it could have gone by six months time.. presumably the larger the grade number the more dangerous it is?
I'll give the vets a call and see what he can advise.

SavannahKitten · #26 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 12:33 PM

Sorry.. one of the kittens pressed submit before I could edit.
What I mean is, I need to be able to give the new owners a prognosis. A heart murmur sounds really bad, but it can be lived with in some cases. I need to be able to tell them the likely outcome.

That is if I can get the phone to work! *Presses buttons on new touch type keypad REALLY hard*

Selk67U2 · #27 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 12:33 PM

Yea, the larger the worse. best talk to your vet, he can give you all the details.

SavannahKitten · #28 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 12:35 PM

Oh dear. I know he recommended more tests. They're on lunch at the moment.

*worry worry*

Selk67U2 · #29 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 12:59 PM

Ahhh, don't worry too much. Get them to tell you what grade they think it is first. I was exactly the same last year. I rang the breeder of the Queen whose kittens it was, she went through everything with me(they've been breeding over 10 yrs) She put my mind at rest, told me to be upfront with the new owners and the insurance. Everything turned out just fine
Fingers crossed for you

rottiesloveragdolls · #30 (**permalink**) 17-06-2008, 01:01 PM

try not to worry, althou i know this is difficult with something like this, but until you know what grade the lower? the better!, there are some sites about it have a look on the net.
mines a grade 2, and he is as fit as a fiddle other than that. running me raggied, pardon the pun, lol

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