What To Do In An Emergency
Toy Manchesters suffering from a cardiac episode caused by Juvenile Cardiomyopathy (JCM) have historically passed away very quickly. As is consistent with an arrhythmic death, puppies may let out only a single cry or perhaps make no sound at all. Few puppies have survived long enough to make it to a veterinarian. In all cases, the condition has been fatal.
If your Toy Manchester puppy is being treated for a cardiac issue in an emergency setting, information from diagnostic tests may be invaluable to study investigators as little information is available on the disease antemortem. A complete list of possible tests is available in our Heart Examination Checklist
Please note: While this information is important, these tests should not be performed at the patient's expense. The comfort of the puppy is of utmost importance. It should also be noted that associated costs are the responsibility of the owner or breeder.
If your puppy has already passed away, please consult our Necropsy Options and Guidelines.