This page is dedicated to Pet Owners and contains useful information on common cardiac diseases of the dog
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canine heart disease
Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is an extra heart sound (in addition to the normal “lub-dub” sound) that is produced as a result of turbulent blood flow...(more)
Edited by: Dr Luca Ferasin
Updated on 20 February 2020
(Myxomatous) Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)
MMVD or Chronic Degenerative Valvular Disease is the most common heart disease in dogs...(more)
Edited by: Dr Luca Ferasin
Updated on 20 February 2020
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
DCM is a disease that results in a failure of the heart muscle (myocardium) to pump blood efficiently...(more)
Edited by: Dr Luca Ferasin
Updated on 20 February 2020
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) or "Boxer Cardiomyopathy"
ARVC is the most common heart disease seen in this breed and is familial (inherited) in origin...(more)
Edited by: Dr Luca Ferasin
Updated on 20 February 2020
Cough: what, when and why?
Cough is a natural reflex that protects your pet’s lungs...(more)
Edited by: Dr Luca Ferasin
Updated on 07 January 2021
Sleeping Respiratory Rate (SRR)
Sleeping Respiratory rate (SRR) is the number of breaths per minute...(more)
Edited by: Dr Luca Ferasin
Updated on 20 February 2020
