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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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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Pericardial Disease in Dogs The heart is a muscular pump that pushes blood throughout the entire body. Read More > |
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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. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Chylothorax in Dogs Chylothorax is a condition caused by a buildup of lymph fluid in the chest cavity. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Chylothorax in Cats Chylothorax is a condition caused by a buildup of lymph fluid in the chest cavity. Read More > |
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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. Read More > |
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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). Read More > |