Hi all, our rescue boxer molly had her first litter at 11 months, we were told she has had 3 litters and she is only 2. We would like to get her dressed but at the last vet visit we were told she had a pronounced heart murmer, we are worried about the operation as we love her to bits and don't want to lose her, we have no intention of breeding her, but we dont want to take any major risks with her health. Would appreciate some feedback before we see the vet again.
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Personally, and this is JMO, I don't know that I would take the risk of losing her. Of course, that means intensive vigilance on your part as far as ensuring she doesn't have any one-night stands that result in yet another litter for her. This is assuming you don't have an intact male at your house.
Poor girl! I'm so glad she has a good home now. In this particular case, I just think the benefits of spaying are outweighed by her other pronounced health issue. But again, that's just my opinion.
Camille
Poor girl! I'm so glad she has a good home now. In this particular case, I just think the benefits of spaying are outweighed by her other pronounced health issue. But again, that's just my opinion.
Camille
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Has she seen a cardiologist? If not, you might want to consider that. Murmurs can indicate a variety of problems - some serious and some not. A cardiologist might be able to give you more definitive diagnosis and a better idea of what the real risk is. As much as I support spaying and neutering, I certainly believe that other medical issues definitely need to be factored into that decision.
Adelle
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Do you know what grade the mummer is and what is the exact cause of the mummer? Your normal vet won't be able to tell you this, you will have to a cardiologist to find out the full extent of the mummer.
If its a mid - low grade mummer she should be ok for a short surgery if they monitor her heart closely during the operation.
Our first boxer who is now at the bridge had a mummer grade 1-2 caused by Sub aortic stenosis, never caused him problems his whole life and he successfully underwent several surgeries throughout his life.
Finnegan our current male also has a mummer again low grade at 1 - 2 but his is caused by Mitral Valve Regurgitation, he has recently had surgery with no issues either.
Regardless of whether you get her spayed or not you should have a cardiologist examine her so that you know exactly what your dealing with, and it should be examined once a year. The cardiologist will be better able to tell you whether or not her mummer is too serious to under go anesthetic.
They are graded 1 - 6, 6 being the most serious.
Good luck and let us know how it goes
Adelle
Adelle, Finnegan, CGC & Nessa, CGC
Boxer Buddies Rescue & Adoption Inc.
If its a mid - low grade mummer she should be ok for a short surgery if they monitor her heart closely during the operation.
Our first boxer who is now at the bridge had a mummer grade 1-2 caused by Sub aortic stenosis, never caused him problems his whole life and he successfully underwent several surgeries throughout his life.
Finnegan our current male also has a mummer again low grade at 1 - 2 but his is caused by Mitral Valve Regurgitation, he has recently had surgery with no issues either.
Regardless of whether you get her spayed or not you should have a cardiologist examine her so that you know exactly what your dealing with, and it should be examined once a year. The cardiologist will be better able to tell you whether or not her mummer is too serious to under go anesthetic.
They are graded 1 - 6, 6 being the most serious.
Good luck and let us know how it goes
Adelle
Adelle, Finnegan, CGC & Nessa, CGC
Boxer Buddies Rescue & Adoption Inc.
Poetic_thing
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I agree with the above posts that you should get her checked out further. My Dakota had a murmur 4/6, she was put on Fortekor (1 1/2 tabs / day) and upon further visits to the vet her murmur was reduced to a 2/6. This may enable you to allow her to have the surgery down the road. My aunt's dog is also on Fortekor and has been doing wonderfully as well.
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