Heart Health (29)
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Canine Heart Disease: What You Need To Know
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 27, 2017Harper was unusually restless, and she had been coughing. The 9-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel loved to eat grass — her owners thought that she might have a blade stuck in her throat. But… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats
May 18, 2016As with people, certain diseases become more likely as cats age. Kidney and heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Here are a few of the conditions your… Full Article ›
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A Warning to Pet Owners Who Smoke
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), April 27, 2016Most people are aware that since the early 1960s, cigarette smoking has been known to cause lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease in humans. More recently, exposure to environmental tobacco… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 15, 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 3, 2015I love old dogs. The gray muzzle, the soft eyes, the loving bond that ties them so strongly to us after a rowdy puppyhood and the active years of maturity. The golden years are a time to cherish,… Full Article ›
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Treating Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats
March 26, 2014Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that damages the heart, lungs, and related blood vessels. Dogs and cats are at risk for becoming infected with… Full Article ›
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Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats
March 24, 2014Cardiomyopathy, 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… Full Article ›
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Pulmonary Edema in Pets
March 24, 2014Pulmonary 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… Full Article ›
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Mitral Valve Disease (Endocardiosis) in Dogs
March 21, 2014Mitral valve disease is not just a disease of the heart. It’s the disease of the heart for dogs, responsible for a full three-fourths of all canine heart diseases. It’s caused by a degenerative… Full Article ›
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Cats
March 21, 2014When the heart can’t deliver enough blood to the body and fluid consequently backs up into a cat’s lungs, it’s called congestive heart failure. There are many causes of congestive heart failure in… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Disease in Dogs
March 7, 2014That mosquito buzzing in your ear at night can drive you a little bit mad. But it can have far more serious consequences for your dog. Mosquitoes can carry heartworm larvae, and a bite from an… Full Article ›
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Heartworm Disease in Cats
March 7, 2014That mosquito buzzing in your ear at night can drive you a little bit mad. But it can have far more serious consequences for your cat. Though cats are less likely than dogs to get heartworm disease,… Full Article ›