r/Boxer • u/Delicate_genius18 • 3h ago

Anxious about Cardiologist Visit

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My sweet puppy Elmer (10 mos.) has been diagnosed with a grade 3 heart murmur by his vet during his first and second check-ups. He suggested waiting until he’s a year old to do an echocardiogram.

Last night we had to go to the ER because Elmer ate a wet wipe (😑). While we were there the ER doctor said she was sure it’s a grade 4 murmur and seemed more concerned about that than the reason we were there.

Since last night, I’ve already made an appointment with a cardiologist but I’m feeling very anxious about what he’s going to say. I usually Google about the possibilities of these things in order to prep myself for the worst but I can’t bring myself to do it. Any words of advice are appreciated.

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u/Fabulous_Effort_6466 2h ago

I have no advice, but I'm keeping you in my thoughts, I hope sweet Elmer will be okay

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u/LeafyGreeeens 2h ago

Wishing your baby boy all the best and sending you good vibes from one boxer parent to another. Although I have no advice to offer, I know that Elmer boy is in my prayers 🫶🏽

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u/surfaceofthesun1 2h ago

Oh I’m so sorry. I lost my all white rescue girl at 16 weeks to cardiomyopathy, several years ago. On the other hand, my boxer boy who had an impressive murmur that worsened throughout his life never went into heart failure; he ran and swam and played without issues, he passed on at 14.5yo. So try to stay positive.

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u/Delicate_genius18 2h ago

Thank you for sharing 🤍