My puppy has a machinery murmur. What does it mean for his future?

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My puppy has been diagnosed with a machinery murmur, what does that mean? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 1 day old | 1.2 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately this is a typical sign for a heart defect present from birth called a patent ductus arteriosus or PDA. Provided that the condition is treated before heart failure develops, the success rate associated with surgical closure is very high and the prognosis for a normal life after surgery is excellent. Sometimes, the dog may require heart medication in the future if irreversible heart damage was present before surgery. Here is some good information: http://www.acvim.org/Portals/0/PDF/Animal%20Owner%20Fact%20Sheets/Cardiology/Patent%20Ductus%20Arteriosus.pdf

My puppy has a machinery murmur. What does it mean for his future?

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