Puppy Heart Murmur

[Lu]

I've searched the forums here and can find only very little mention of heart murmur.

I took Ted (nearly 10 weeks) for his new puppy vet check this afternoon and the vet said she could hear a slight murmur, but that she expected it to go away.

The breeder's vet didn't pick this up (10 days ago).  I have informed my breeder: she had never heard of it and was quite shocked and called her vet immediately(still awaiting response).  Just wondered what other breeders or owners might do in our situation.  ( I was shocked that she hadn't heard of it)

Also - my vet didn't mention taking any precautions, but this pup does get quite wound up when we leave the room.  I have been sleeping in his room with him but wanted to move back to my bed tonight (after 5 nights) .I was expecting that he might not be very impressed but that i'd sit it out - but now I'm not sure whether this would put extra strain on the murmur??

[Lu]

Heart murmur still there today, but vet not concerned.

[Lu]

And again, heart murmur still there but she has now said that it is grade 1. She is still thinking about cardiologist referral, but me thinks why bother, unless it gets worse. Sounds like plenty f dogs cope perfectly with slight murmurs.

We are insured but is it worth putting Ted through the experience?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Grade one is very very quiet, did you ask why she wants to refer you to the cardiologist?