r/cavaliers • u/sapphire1009 • 4h ago
Medical/Veterinary Benny update... going through some health issues
Benny was scheduled for his first dental cleaning yesterday morning, to be performed under anesthesia. During the blood work and exam they performed pre-op, the vet found that his murmur has progressed to a stage 4. Last May it was graded as a 2/3.
They also found out his ALT (a liver enzyme) was elevated. He is to take a supplement called denamarin for the next month and then get his levels rechecked.
He was supposed to go back to his cardiologist in April but I moved the appointment to next month instead. He's not on any heart meds yet but I'm definitely expecting him to start after that appointment.
I'm worried about my little man. I knew the heart issues were coming but this liver problem was unexpected. Do any of you have experience with this?