Heart Disease
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z What is Pericardial Effusion? The pericardium is a double-walled sac, sort of like a balloon inside another balloon. It holds the heart and the great vessels. Between these layers contains a small amount of fluid that serves as a lubricant and a shock absorber. In some situations the pericardial sac can accumulate excess amounts of fluid that can restrict the natural contractions of the heart -- causing poor heart function. Learn more about the cause, diagnosis and treatment of pericardial effusion. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Heart Disease: The Most Common Cause of Sudden Death in Cats Heart disease may cause sudden death in your cat without showing any symptoms. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Is Your Seemingly Healthy Senior Cat Hiding Heart Disease? Why your senior cat is at risk of heart disease. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Congestive Heart Failure in Cats A cat's heart can struggle for many reasons, this article will provide you with the facts about congestive heart failure. Read More > |
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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. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Your Cat's Heart: Feline Heart Disease Early intervention is helpful for people with heart disease — and it’s a good thing for your cat, too. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Mosquitoes, Dogs and Heartworm Disease Mosquitoes can carry the Heartworm parasite, a dangerous and common parasite that can affect your dog's heart and other organs. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Protein-Losing Enteropathy (PLE) in Dogs Does your small dog sometimes have diarrhea? This blog is a must-read. Protein-losing enteropathy: What is it? Signs, symptoms, related disease, diagnoses and treatment. Read More > |