Heart Murmur ??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

wannayorkiebaby · 01-15-2007, 03:00 AM

I saw somewhere that someone was giving away a furbaby because they say she has a heart murmur? Doe that sound right or do you all think it's worse than that. They are saying they won't guarantee health.
I'm just wondering cause it does sound a bit fishy??? They area an older couple and sometimes I guess they can be worse, lol...
I spoke with a breeder who was going to charge me over $800 for a furbaby that already had cateracts at 10 weeks old so I'm kinda wondering you know...
Any help is appreciated! Thank you!!
XOXOXOXOXO
Michele

LunasMomma · 01-15-2007, 06:00 AM

Hi Michele,

If it were me, I'd keep looking. These little ones are complicated enough without starting out their life with you with a health problem. Unless you're prepared for the vet bills and the heartache that can result (and there are some folks that CAN handle that, bless them!) then I'd pass on both dogs.

Just my

Good luck in your search! There are lots of terrific breeders right here at YT

Potter · 01-15-2007, 06:13 AM

$800 is a high price to pay for a pup with health problem already showing. They should be adopted out to couples who can afford the onwards medical care. I know some people have big hearts. If I have high income and I can afford the vet bill after, I'd save them but there aren't many people who could do that.If not, look for a healthy pup.It'd save you money and heartache in the long run.Just my opinion.

wannayorkiebaby · 01-15-2007, 07:46 AM

Thank you so very much! I did pass on the one dog but I was thinking if it's only a heart murmur I might be alright with that. My skin son has one of those and is alright. I'm in no rush for a furbaby. Although I would love to have one

. I figure when the time is right my furbaby will come into my life

XOXOXOXOX
Michele

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Originally Posted by LunasMomma

Hi Michele,

If it were me, I'd keep looking. These little ones are complicated enough without starting out their life with you with a health problem. Unless you're prepared for the vet bills and the heartache that can result (and there are some folks that CAN handle that, bless them!) then I'd pass on both dogs.

Just my

Good luck in your search! There are lots of terrific breeders right here at YT

MissLola · 01-15-2007, 07:46 AM

I agree, with the price people are paying for these little guys, they better have a clean bill of health. Regarding the heart murmur, they can be serious and require medication, but I have an 11 year old cocker who has had a heart murmur her whole life and has never had any problems whatsoever. She's healthy, energetic, and has never required meds for it.

wannayorkiebaby · 01-15-2007, 07:48 AM

I thought the same thing! I don't have a lot of money but I love these dogs so much! I have wanted one my whole life, lol...I figured since the one is free and if a heart murmur isn't such a big deal than perhaps we'd be alright.
Thank you for your comments! I do appreciate it!
XOXOXOXO
Michele
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QUOTE=Potter]$800 is a high price to pay for a pup with health problem already showing. They should be adopted out to couples who can afford the onwards medical care. I know some people have big hearts. If I have high income and I can afford the vet bill after, I'd save them but there aren't many people who could do that.If not, look for a healthy pup.It'd save you money and heartache in the long run.Just my opinion.[/QUOTE]

wannayorkiebaby · 01-15-2007, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissLola

I agree, with the price people are paying for these little guys, they better have a clean bill of health. Regarding the heart murmur, they can be serious and require medication, but I have an 11 year old cocker who has had a heart murmur her whole life and has never had any problems whatsoever. She's healthy, energetic, and has never required meds for it.

But the worse case would be the meds? I have been trying to goggle about the murmur and haven't come up with much.

LunasMomma · 01-15-2007, 12:17 PM

I thought the same thing! I don't have a lot of money but I love these dogs so much! I have wanted one my whole life, lol...I figured since the one is free and if a heart murmur isn't such a big deal than perhaps we'd be alright.
Thank you for your comments! I do appreciate it!
XOXOXOXO
Michele

Maybe if the heart murmur is mild, this could be the dog for you! Would they let you take the dog to your own vet to get checked out, and find out how much the medicine would be? Just a thought

Tink's Mom · 01-15-2007, 08:51 PM

My toy poodle had a heart murmur all his life and lived to the ripe old age of 17 with no problems with his heart. Just an example, can't say it would be the same with the one you're looking at.

LunnasMomma has a good suggestion.

wannayorkiebaby · 01-16-2007, 02:06 AM

I just wanted to tank you all for your help. I tied to call to ask you ask questions and the people weren't avaiable then shortly after took down the ad. I'm hoping they found her a good home

It's not often you see one for free

I shall continue my such for one, I know eventually I will find my special furchild. I like to think of it as "its" not here just yet. lol...(I say it because I'm not partical to a girl or boy, lol) Thank you for commenting on my post. I know I don't get on the board very often to post but I do enjoy reading here and learning.
I want to be well prepared and know what's instore for me and you all give me that

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Michele
http://www.clayandplayartguild.com

01-15-2007, 03:00 AM	#1
wannayorkiebaby Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 15	Heart Murmur ??? I saw somewhere that someone was giving away a furbaby because they say she has a heart murmur? Doe that sound right or do you all think it's worse than that. They are saying they won't guarantee health. I'm just wondering cause it does sound a bit fishy??? They area an older couple and sometimes I guess they can be worse, lol... I spoke with a breeder who was going to charge me over $800 for a furbaby that already had cateracts at 10 weeks old so I'm kinda wondering you know... Any help is appreciated! Thank you!! XOXOXOXOXO Michele

01-15-2007, 06:00 AM	#2
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Hi Michele, If it were me, I'd keep looking. These little ones are complicated enough without starting out their life with you with a health problem. Unless you're prepared for the vet bills and the heartache that can result (and there are some folks that CAN handle that, bless them!) then I'd pass on both dogs. Just my Good luck in your search! There are lots of terrific breeders right here at YT __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-15-2007, 06:13 AM	#3
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	$800 is a high price to pay for a pup with health problem already showing. They should be adopted out to couples who can afford the onwards medical care. I know some people have big hearts. If I have high income and I can afford the vet bill after, I'd save them but there aren't many people who could do that.If not, look for a healthy pup.It'd save you money and heartache in the long run.Just my opinion. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-15-2007, 12:17 PM	#8
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I thought the same thing! I don't have a lot of money but I love these dogs so much! I have wanted one my whole life, lol...I figured since the one is free and if a heart murmur isn't such a big deal than perhaps we'd be alright. Thank you for your comments! I do appreciate it! XOXOXOXO Michele Maybe if the heart murmur is mild, this could be the dog for you! Would they let you take the dog to your own vet to get checked out, and find out how much the medicine would be? Just a thought __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

01-15-2007, 08:51 PM	#9
Tink's Mom With Indy In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,442	My toy poodle had a heart murmur all his life and lived to the ripe old age of 17 with no problems with his heart. Just an example, can't say it would be the same with the one you're looking at. LunnasMomma has a good suggestion. __________________ Mom of Bruno RIP Tinkerbelle Tala & Howard Indy & Stuart

01-15-2007, 07:46 AM	#5
MissLola Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 340	I agree, with the price people are paying for these little guys, they better have a clean bill of health. Regarding the heart murmur, they can be serious and require medication, but I have an 11 year old cocker who has had a heart murmur her whole life and has never had any problems whatsoever. She's healthy, energetic, and has never required meds for it.

01-15-2007, 07:48 AM	#6
wannayorkiebaby Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 15	I thought the same thing! I don't have a lot of money but I love these dogs so much! I have wanted one my whole life, lol...I figured since the one is free and if a heart murmur isn't such a big deal than perhaps we'd be alright. Thank you for your comments! I do appreciate it! XOXOXOXO Michele [ QUOTE=Potter]$800 is a high price to pay for a pup with health problem already showing. They should be adopted out to couples who can afford the onwards medical care. I know some people have big hearts. If I have high income and I can afford the vet bill after, I'd save them but there aren't many people who could do that.If not, look for a healthy pup.It'd save you money and heartache in the long run.Just my opinion.[/QUOTE]

01-16-2007, 02:06 AM	#10
wannayorkiebaby Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 15	Thank you all! I just wanted to tank you all for your help. I tied to call to ask you ask questions and the people weren't avaiable then shortly after took down the ad. I'm hoping they found her a good home It's not often you see one for free I shall continue my such for one, I know eventually I will find my special furchild. I like to think of it as "its" not here just yet. lol...(I say it because I'm not partical to a girl or boy, lol) Thank you for commenting on my post. I know I don't get on the board very often to post but I do enjoy reading here and learning. I want to be well prepared and know what's instore for me and you all give me that XOXOXOXOXOXOXO Michele http://www.clayandplayartguild.com