Replied by Theresa
(Mpls., Mn) on 09/10/2014
Theresa
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Hey Sylvie!
I am sorry to hear about the cardiac disease in your OEB Jaxson. Since this is a hereditary condition please inform Jaxson's breeder - and take appropriate precautions to avoid Jaxson siring a litter and passing this condition on to another generation of OEB's.
A 2/6 grade according to the Canine Health Information Center [CHIC] is unlikely to develop symptoms. Per CHIC:
"Care for Dogs with Aortic Stenosis
In the majority of cases, development of the defect does not usually progress beyond puppyhood. In other words, the grading of the heart murmur would be unchanged from the age of 1 to 2 years throughout the rest of the dog's life. However, in a small number of dogs (estimated to be about 10% of those affected) the defect appears to get progressively worse over the years. This certainly gives weight to the argument that annual auscultation should be considered in those breeds known to be affected by AS.
If your dog has AS, find out the severity of the disease by having your veterinarian perform diagnostic tests. Once you know the severity, there are things you can do to protect your dog's health:
Modify your dog's activity: If AS is mild, no activity/exercise limitations may be necessary, but if AS is more advanced, some exercise restriction is necessary.
Measure your dog's rectal temperature: If your dog is acting sick and has a fever (temperature greater than 103), call your veterinarian immediately.
Schedule regular examinations (every 6 to 12 months) and possibly chest X-rays and/or an echocardiogram."
Source:http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/your-dogs-health/disease-information/aortic-stenosis.html
In addition to the above protocol of having your boy checked out every 6 months, you should read up on EC's heart murmur page. Situations vary, remedies and tolerance to those remedies vary, so you need to read the postings to determine and individual plan for Jaxson.
https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/heart-murmur.html
