My 11-week Yorkie puppy has a heart murmur and labored breathing. Is this an emergency?

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Took my 11 week old Yorkie for her wellness checkup. The vet found a grade 5 heart murmur. She didn’t eat anything for the last half of the day and has slept all evening and night. Her breathing has seemed labored. I just counted her respiration’s and they’re 83. She’s not whining or anything, just sleeping and not really doing much :/

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. I'm quite concerned about her. Her breathing rate is high for resting, and labored breathing is a medical emergency. I think you should take her into an ER vet now to get checked out. Best of luck.

My 11-week Yorkie puppy has a heart murmur and labored breathing. Is this an emergency?

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