Toy Manchesters suffering from a cardiac episode caused by JDCM have
historically passed away very quickly. As is consistent with an arrhythmic
death, puppies may let only a single cry out 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.
