Hi, I have a question to all you knowledgeable and responsible breeders. I am a pet owner and have a lovely 5 and 1/2 yr. old blenheim female, who was diagnosed (by the cardiologist)with a Grade l/2 murmur at the York Show Health Clinic last Nov. Since she had no symptoms (and still doesn't) and her weight was good, he recommended doing nothing at the time. But for my own peace of mine, I had my vet run an exray of her heart, which showed a 20% enlargement (left side). He said I didn't have to do anything, yet, such as visiting our local cardiologist for a workup. Just a six-month visit to listen to her heart for now. At the time I thought that was all I needed to do. My sister's five yr. old cavalier was recently put on medication for a newly diagnosed Grade 4/5 murmur. (She, too has no symptoms but she was seen by the cardiologist and had further testing.) I've re-read the information I have on MVD, and unless I misunderstood it, it states that the dog should be put on medication (enepril?), even w/o symptoms. Can anyone further explain this to me and advise me. I hope to go to either the Greensburg or York show in order to see the cardiologist at that time. Thanks, Kris
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