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Heart and Lung Health
Keeping Your Pet's Heart and Lungs Healthy
Learn what you need to know about dog and cat heart and lung problems with our veterinarian-approved medical articles.
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Heart Murmurs in Dogs
Heart murmurs are detected when a veterinarian listens to a dog’s heart and hears a whooshing sound. It’s not always a reason for concern. It may, however, be an indication of a heart problem. Signs your dog needs medical help ›
Asthma in Cats
For cats with asthma, just as with humans, the airways in the lungs become restricted and inflamed. If a cat coughs, wheezes, has a hard time breathing, or breathes with his mouth open, he might have asthma. Treatments to help your cat breathe easier ›
Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats
Cardiomyopathy, which literally means disease of the heart muscle, can strike both dogs and cats in different ways. Symptoms are varied, ranging from collapse and weakness to difficulty breathing and sudden death. 3 types of cardiomyopathy ›
Pulmonary Edema in Pets
Pulmonary edema is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs. It happens to both pets and people and can have a variety of causes, including heart failure, cancer, or a traumatic event such as electrocution or a head injury. Causes of this lung disease ›
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