What does the vet say, about his heart murmur?  I'm not a vet myself, but I do know that many animals live happily for many years with a heart murmur.  Some of them outgrow it completely.  My dog had one and she lived until the age of 13.

As to vet bill, I'm not sure where you are, but in Ontario there is a division of medicard, called Pet-card, that you can contact, and they will advance you a line of credit, or pay for vet bills, and you pay them back at a rate that's manageable for you.  You have to apply, but I'm at home right now and don't have the info in front of me.  I can provide you with the 1-800 number once I'm at work on Tuesday.  I know of people who have used this service and have been happy with it. 

Sorry you're having so much trouble with Bernie -

Take Care-

Lynne

--- On Sat, 5/10/08, rainow14 <rainow14@...> wrote:

From: rainow14 <rainow14@...>
Subject: [northpetloss] Bad news
To: northpetloss@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008, 3:42 PM

Hey Everyone,

Ok so here the issues Burnie has taken a turn for the worst with his
health he has responded to the meds they gave him but they are now
saying he has a grade 5 heart murmur. what does this mean and how will
this affect his life ?? he has an allergie to fish in general
especially salmon. can anyone tell me anything about what htey have
told me ?? how will this affect his life ?? also can someone please
tell me fi there an orgnazation out there to help with vet bills. He
might need to see a specalize and i don't have the money to do that.
Any ideas ??

Ash