Expert: Kaza - 9/5/2008

Question
We just brought home our 10wk old ,male bichon named Chutney from a reputable breeder. When I took him for his first "check up" with the vet he said he has a grade 2 heart murmur, not sure if he'll grow out of it. I contacted my breeder, her vet offered to see our dog again. He even had one of his colleagues listen to Chutney too. So, I have 3 diagnosis; breeders vet says there's nothing, his colleague says it's minor, should grow out of it, nothing to worry about and my vet's diagnosis. We're going to wait a couple of weeks and take him for a check up again. How is it that each vet finds something different? How serious is this? We feel that when Chutney gets checked again, if any of the vets should say he's got a murmur we should take him back to the breeder (we're so sad and upset about this)
Thank you for your feedback.  

Answer
In honesty one vet will diagnose yet another not.
Many will close fine and they remain healthy As both breeder and owner its my responsibility to look at the bigger picture.

I believe your dog will grow out of this and be fine.

Dont worry and just relax, your pup will be fine

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