Re: Heart murmour - support
[quote="tootsie\";p=\"54145":3t4xh0wz]Aww, I know the feelings you are feeling right now. With my last boxer it seemed everytime I went to the vet's office I was given bad news about his health. A lot of times puppies will out grow their heart murmers, so I don't think you need to worry just yet.
My last boxer was diagnosed with boxer cardiomyopathy, and I was told that he could suffer heart failure at any time and just basically fall over and die. Talk about a panic attack! He had about 2 fainting spells before he saw a cardiologist for some tests and was put on meds for his condition and he never had another heart or fainting episode after that. They can live very full and normal lives after being diagnosed with a heart condition.
Try to relax, Roxy wasn't given a death sentence by any means. I think the vet was just being very frank about it and what could happen. I don't agree with what he said to you, because he doesn't even know if Roxy has a heart issue. The time we have with our boxers is never long enough, so try not to waste any time by thinking of what could happen and when her life could end. Just take it day by day and enjoy the time together!