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Heart Disease
I have an 11 yr. old dog with a heart murmur and her latest x-ray showed a small section which was enlarged on the lower right side of her heart. Should she see a specialist right away for medication? How dangerous is this if not taken care of ASAP? Also, can she go out in the cold weather or will it affect her heart?
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Even without a specialist the dog could be started on some basic treatment. The use of enalapril, pimobendan, and furosemide can all be safely prescribed by a general practitioner. They will all help heart disease symptoms and can act to prolong both quality and length of life. Certainly she will be more suceptible to stress with a heart problem and should be provided warm shelter.