Maintaining your pet’s heart health is vital for preventing disease and increasing their lifespan. Dogs can suffer from various types of heart disease, with symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments differing by condition. These issues can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with certain breeds and age groups more prone to them.

We recommend bringing your pet in for a heart check-up after age seven or if they show symptoms such as:

• Excessive coughing
• Fainting or collapsing
• Rapid weight loss
• Excessive panting

To confirm heart disease, we review the pet’s medical history and use diagnostic tests such as physical exams, ECGs, chest X-rays, echocardiograms, and blood pressure monitoring. Timely diagnosis can prevent heart failure and improve your pet’s quality of life.