Heart Problems

Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
Congestive heart failure can be inherited or acquired. Either way there is no cure, but treatment can prolong life and keep your dog comfortable.
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Aortic Thromboembolism in Cats Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Aortic Thromboembolism in Cats
Has your cat had heart problems? Learn about this potentially deadly complication.
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Dogs and Heart Disease: An Overview Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Dogs and Heart Disease: An Overview

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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Heart Disease in Cats
Heart disease is the leading cause of sudden death in cats that are young to middle-aged.
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Feline Heart Disease Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Feline Heart Disease
The most common form of feline heart disease is hypertrophic cardiomyopthy, a condition that causes the heart walls to thicken, making it difficult for the heart to pump.
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Chronic valvular heart disease in cats Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Chronic Valvular Heart Disease in Cats
Overview
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pericardial disease dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Pericardial Disease in Dogs
The heart is a muscular pump that pushes blood throughout the entire body.
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Dialated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
Heart disease is as scary in dogs as it is in humans. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious condition of the heart that occurs when the heart muscle becomes diseased and weak.
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Valvular Heart Disease in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Valvular Heart Disease in Dogs
Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a condition caused by the breakdown and thickening of the valves of the heart.
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Heart Disease in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Heart Disease in Dogs
There are several forms of heart disease in dogs. The two most common are cardiomyopathy (literally, heart muscle disease) and chronic valve disease (CVD).
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