About Heart Disease

Heart disease affects many dogs around the world, making it the second most common cause of death after cancer in many countries.

But science has been coming along in leaps and bounds over the last few years, and the outlook for a dog with heart failure is often not as gloomy as it once was.

The purpose of the following pages is to explain the most common forms of heart disease in dogs, and the latest treatment options available.

 

The signs of heart failure may include

• coughing
• lack of energy or lethargy
• reluctance to exercise
• breathlessness or difficulty breathing
• enlarged abdomen
• loss of appetite
• weight loss

If your dog is showing any of these signs please consult your veterinarian immediately!

 

If your dog has already been diagnosed with heart disease, we hope that the following pages will help you gain a better understanding of the condition.

 

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