Rosie Has an Enlarged Heart...

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suristo

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Rosie just came back from her spay and dental, and was found to have an enlarged heart. They said she may require medication later on, but for now it is mild enough that she is alright. I was just wondering, do any of you have shelties that have that?

Not only that, but my poor girl had two or three abscessed teeth- so bad to the point that one was just hanging on by a thread. And she had hookworms. At least she didn't have heartworms and her bloodwork all seemed normal otherwise.

I am just wondering if this may limit her activity? I am working on her therapy dog certification, but I am also a fairly active person and I hate to leave her at home.
 
Wow, Rosie, when you have health issues, you do it up brown! I think she'll be ok -- frankly, I think it's a blessing you found out through the dental. That's how we learned about Bitsy's liver.

I think once the hookworms are cleared up, you can continue with therapy. Just check with the vet. And Rosie, you get well fast!!
 
She sure does, doesn't she? She's on antibiotics for a little bit of fluid in her pleural cavity (I at least think that was what it was), and hopefully it will help clear up her cough. To top it off she had 3 teeth removed. Poor girl. She seems to be feeling better though. I hope her cough goes away.
 
Sorry to hear about Rosie's health problems! Hopefully they will be mild enough not to affect her day to day life and training!
 
Hey there...

Our little gal Sassafras had an enlarged heart due to a torn mitral valve. The vet discovered a heart murmur and the specialist discovered the reason via an ultrasound. She was on meds for about 9 months before we made the decision to let her go. She had lost 3 of her 12 lbs and wasn't eating, only sleeping.

I pray your Sheltie's issues were caught early enough to get on the right course of treatment. My heart goes out to you.
 
I'm sorry about Rosie's health problems. I believe it is a blessing they noticed the enlarge heart now and will know to keep an eye on any other symptoms that may indicate she needs medication to prevent further health problems. I'll be keeping your girl in my thoughts for healthier years to come.
 
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