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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: indyalan on October 21, 2003, 11:38:03 PM

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: indyalan on October 21, 2003, 11:38:03 PM

Hello:

We just took our 7week old new puppie laddie to the vet. The vet said he is healthy but has what is called an innocent heart murmor. I am so attatched to his little pup and I am very worried about him. Does anyone have or know of a similar problem with cockers? I am taking him back on saturday 10-25-03 for a check-up to see if the murmor is better or worse.   Laddie seems to get really active, then poops out and has to take a nap. Is this normal for puppies?
Thank you for any help you can give me.

Alan                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Sophie on October 22, 2003, 07:09:54 AM

Hi Indyalan

Not an expert but we have 2 x 12 week olds and they still have a play followed by a nap and there are no heart problems with them.  I would think that your puppy is behaving quite normally.

I am sure some of the other  more experienced members will be able to give you more sound advice.

Don't worry I am sure everything will be fine.


Steve                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Silver Surfer (indiesnan) on October 22, 2003, 09:12:59 AM

Hi Indyalan, Ive got a lab with a grade two heart murmur, and my vet said it was possible it could go in the first few weeks. With nell it didnt, but to be quite honest, it doesnt affect her at all.  ;D We have never stopped her running or doing anything a normal healthy dog can do.--nells is three and still mad as a hatter. ::) I,m sure one of the more experienced on here will be able to tell you more. :D                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Jane S on October 22, 2003, 09:59:45 AM

Its not uncommon for very young puppies to present with a minor heart murmur which disappears within a few weeks - this is probably what your vet meant by an "innocent murmur". I'm sure there is nothing to worry about & your pup will be absolutely fine but even if the heart murmur does persist, many dogs with this problem live perfectly normal lives like Indiesnan's Nell without needing any kind of treatment.                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: PennyB on October 22, 2003, 11:47:00 AM

Wilf had one of these on his 1st check, and on the 2nd check, and then when I took him back to be microchipped at 13 weeks it had disappeared.

Have heard it can be common in any breeds at this age.

Sounds like your pup is behaving normally as well. Pups sleep a lot.                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Pammy on October 22, 2003, 04:57:41 PM

My Jasper had this too - nothing wrong with his heart now ;D I'm sure your puppy will be fine. The sleeping too is very normal. Welcome to the world of puppy ownership - it's fab ;D                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: indyalan on October 22, 2003, 07:41:50 PM

I would like to thank eveyone who replied to my posting. Your kind words and thought are very comforting to me. I will post more info on LADDIE in the future.  You all are so wonderful and I am so glad I found this website.                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Shirley on October 22, 2003, 10:02:13 PM

Hope Laddie is okay on his next check.  One of the pups in Morgan's litter had this and it disappeared within two weeks  :) :)                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: LindaW on October 23, 2003, 04:37:58 PM

Hope Laddie will be OK on the second check.  The only thing I would add is to inform the breeder just in case there is a problem.
 :D                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: indyalan on October 26, 2003, 01:35:06 PM

:D

Laddie went the vet yesterday and his heart Murmor went from a grade 3 to a grade 1!  YEA!  Thank you so much for your thoughts.
I think he is going to live a long time with us. He is my best friend!                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Shirley on October 26, 2003, 01:58:42 PM

Glad to hear that it was good news.  Put's your mind at rest.  :) :)                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Anonymous on October 26, 2003, 02:45:08 PM

:DThats really great news Alan!

Emma and Indie                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Silver Surfer (indiesnan) on October 26, 2003, 05:47:03 PM

I,m so pleased for you Alan,  :D Thats realy good news.  :D                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: Tricialane on October 26, 2003, 07:35:53 PM

Oh it must have been worrying for you.
Glad to hear that Laddie is OK.                    

Title: Innocent heart Murmor in cockers?
Post by: LindaW on October 27, 2003, 09:41:06 AM

Pleased to hear that Laddie is OK - you can stop worrying now. :D