Heart Health
Heart disease, murmurs, heart failure, and cardiac care for dogs and cats.
Feline Heart Disease: What Every Cat Owner Should Know
Heart disease is one of the most common conditions in cats. Learn about hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and how early detection saves lives.
Read Article → →Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs: The Most Common Canine Heart Condition
Mitral valve disease affects the majority of small-breed dogs as they age. Learn about signs, progression, and management.
Read Article → →Congestive Heart Failure in Pets: Understanding the Condition
Heart failure means the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Learn about the signs, treatment, and how to help your pet.
Read Article → →Heart Murmurs in Pets: What Does It Mean?
Your vet detected a heart murmur. Don't panic — learn what it means, what causes it, and what happens next.
Read Article → →Cardiac Testing Explained: What Your Vet Looks For
Echocardiograms, ECGs, chest X-rays — understand the tests your vet uses to evaluate your pet's heart.
Read Article → →Managing Heart Disease in Pets: A Long-Term Guide
Heart disease requires ongoing management. Learn how to work with your vet to keep your pet comfortable and extend their life.
Read Article → →Understanding RAAS Suppression: Heart and Kidney Protection in Pets
RAAS suppression medications protect the heart and kidneys in pets with heart disease, hypertension, or proteinuria. Learn how these medications work.
Read Article → →Heart Medications for Pets: ACE Inhibitors and Beyond
Understanding the medications used to treat heart disease and high blood pressure in dogs and cats — from ACE inhibitors to newer ARB medications.
Read Article → →Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs and Cats
Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Learn the signs, treatment, and how to support your pet with CHF.
Read Article → →Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment
DCM is a serious heart condition where the heart muscle weakens and enlarges. Learn about the link to diet, which breeds are at risk, and how early detection can save your dog's life.
Read Article → →Heart Rhythm Problems (Arrhythmias) in Pets
An irregular heartbeat can range from harmless to life-threatening. Learn the signs, causes, and treatment options for cardiac arrhythmias in dogs and cats.
Read Article → →Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Cats
HCM is the most common heart disease in cats. Early detection through screening can add years to your cat's life.
Read Article → →Heartworm Prevention: Protecting Your Pet Year-Round
Heartworm disease is fatal but entirely preventable. Understand the importance of consistent prevention for dogs and cats.
Read Article → →Concerned About Your Pet?
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