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You And Your Pet:

Cardiac Disease In Cats And Dogs

By Dr. Siddharth Ajit Ranade, Partner/VPP breeds with DCM are Dobermans, Boxers, Pit bulls and Common signs that your dog might have heart disease
There is no single cause of heart disease in dogs and cats. their mixes, as well as other large breed deep chested dogs. include coughing and difficulty breathing, getting tired on
Aging, obesity, breed and nutrition can all play a role. Heart A board-certified veterinary cardiologist can diagnose and walks, swelling of the abdomen (belly) and sudden onset of
valve problems are the most common issue and typically help treat the conditions with the help of an echocardiogram back leg weakness or paralysis. Cats with cardiac disease that
affect small breed dogs that are 5 years or older. No matter (heart ultrasound). are not doing well hide, show weakness, open mouth breathe
what heart condition your dog has, it’s important to spot By far the single most common heart problem that affects or have faster breathing.
the signs early. Since most heart conditions in dogs come cats is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM. This is a Your veterinarian should be able to diagnose cardiac
on as they age, it’s easier to manage as soon as it develops. genetic-based disease that causes the heart muscle to become disease from a thorough history, physical exam, auscultation
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats can be congenital, too thick, which in turn can impair the heart’s ability to pump and radiographs. The doctor can also perform a blood pressure
acquired at an older age or caused by hyperthyroidism. blood effectively. Congenital cardiac diseases are common in via doppler, an ECG, and blood work such as PROBNP
We see a lot of different heart conditions in dogs, but the Himalayans, Persians, polydactyl Hemingway cats, among cardiac enzyme testing to look at the severity of the disease.
following are the two most common. others. When caught early, these diseases can be treated to Once these results are collected, the pet needs to have an
Valve disease: Mitral regurgitation and tricuspid improve the quality and duration of life in affected cats. echocardiogram with a cardiologist who will be able to look at
regurgitation are valve diseases, which are common causes Arrhythmias, pericardial effusion, aortic stenosis and the internal structure of the heart, measure the cardiac muscle
of heart murmurs in dogs. Blood flow becomes turbulent and pulmonary hypertension are also cardiac diseases that cause size and calculate heart chamber and valvular pressures, blood
creates a murmur. Murmurs are graded on a scale of 1 to 6. problems with blood flow to the body and the lungs. flow velocities to make a confirmed diagnosis of the disease.
The higher the number, the more obvious the murmur. Your Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is one of the most The cardiologist will then be able to prescribe the appropriate
dog can lead a normal life with a heart murmur. Common common end-stage cardiac diseases in dogs and cats. CHF medications for the disease, give a prognosis, expectations
dog breeds affected by valvular disease are King Charles occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, for length of life, and when to return for the next follow-up
Cavaliers, Chihuahuas and Yorkshire terriers, among other leading to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and/or abdomen. cardiology consult and echocardiogram.
small breed dogs. It can be caused by various underlying conditions, such In conclusion, cardiac disease in cats and dogs can be
Heart muscle disease: DCM, or dilated cardiomyopathy, as dilated cardiomyopathy, mitral valve disease, or managed well between your veterinarian and a board-certified
is the most common form of heart muscle disease. With DCM, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats. CHF patients are veterinary cardiologist. The important rate limiting steps
the muscles degenerate and begin to wear thin. That thinning oxygen dependent and can be treated when hospitalized will be keeping a close eye on subtle changes in activity and
decreases the heart’s ability to contract and pump blood and for a few days. When the duration of time in between fatigue, as well as the ability to get a cardiology appointment
leads to congestive heart failure. DCM in dogs is irreversible episodes of congestive heart failure starts to decrease, the quickly. Some cardiology appointments could take up to four
but can be controlled through medications available through prognosis is grave. weeks or more. Plan ahead.
your board-certified veterinary cardiologist. Common dog

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