Heart health Dogs
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Vet-reviewed answers about dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, including screening, heart rhythm tests, diet questions and treatment.
9 min read
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Heart-health guides for dogs and cats
The dog guides cover mitral valve disease and dilated cardiomyopathy. The cat guide covers hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Each explains its own terminology and veterinary investigations; their stages and care information are not interchangeable.
Each guide names its clinical reviewer, records the review date and links to its supporting sources.
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Heart health Cats
Heart muscle disease in cats
Understand feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, possible signs, heart scans, blood-test limitations and individual veterinary care.
2 min read
Heart health Dogs
Mitral valve disease
Vet-reviewed answers about mitral valve disease in dogs, including heart murmurs, disease stages, breathing changes, investigations and ongoing care.
8 min read
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