MVD Mitral Valve Insufficiency

[_Chrissy_]

Mickey has just come from the vet and she said he needs to see a Cardiologist. He has canine mitral valve insufficiency. His number is 5-6/6 on the scale.
Called and waiting for them to call back to schedule an appointment.
Anyone else been through this?
I am freaking out!
He is 10 years old now. I got him from Breny here on YT. He is the love of my life.

[_Chrissy_]

PS... I wanted to add this is NOT Breny's fault in any way. MVD is a known health issue with Yorkies. Like bad teeth. I would buy from her again.

[yorkiemini]

Oh gee! Keep us posted on what the cardiologist says!

[Bluebells]

I don’t have any experience with this, but I know it’s the most common form of canine heart disease. Canine heart disease usually develops slowly, so one important question is whether your baby has symptoms or whether the heart murmur was found during a routine exam.

Here is a fairly extensive article about it, which includes possible treatments. Not all dogs need treatment immediately, though, if they don’t have symptoms.

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-p...isease-in-dogs

[nanajoy]

I am so sorry to hear that your Mickey is having this problem. I hope that you find a treatment which will resolve the situation. Best of luck, and please keep us updated. My thoughts are with you, and your sweet boy!

[_Chrissy_]

Thanks! It was found during routine exam. No symptoms yet. He has one of those Senior dog papillomas on his thigh that he won’t stop going after and chewing even after month with cone on and off. She said it needs to come off but Cardiologist first. Appointment August 17 is first they have.

[_Chrissy_]

Will do. First available Appointment was August 17 😢

[_Chrissy_]

And he is going to the CVCA Hospital in Annapolis.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

And he is going to the CVCA Hospital in Annapolis.

They are AWESOME! I was going to suggest you go there but then I just saw you posted this.

Not sure how it will be with Covid but when I had to take Jackson there years ago, I got to sit in the room with him the whole time and had my head near his while they flipped him over to do the ultrasound. It really gave me peace of mind and he was such a good boy. They also explained everything in DETAIL as she was performing the ultrasound.

He luckily only had a mild heart murmur. But it was a wonderful experience (all considering, of course) and I'd go back there in a heartbeat.

I do not know anything about canine mitral valve insufficiency.

Jackson was "diagnosed" in 2017 with:
- mild increase in right and left ventricular outflow tract velocity (innocent cause for soft heart murmur)
- trace tricuspid regurgitation
- normal heart size and function.
- No medications.

He's had no increases or symptoms etc and is still doing super well at 11 years old.

Prayers for Mickey!