A heart murmur is an abnormality of the heartbeat. Heart murmurs are usually identified when a veterinarian uses a stethoscope to listen to your dog's heart. There are several types and degrees of ...

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Having a healthy and happy pet is every dog parent's top priority, but this doesn't just happen overnight. It's important to give your dog proper nutrition and lots of exercise to feel their best!

Not all heart murmurs in dogs indicate a serious problem. Some are completely harmless or benign. Credit: Braastad family photo So, your veterinarian tells you during a wellness exam that your dog has ...

A heart murmur can be scary news for a pet parent. The good news is, that with early detection, your dog will have a better prognosis. Approximately one in ten dogs will develop some type of heart ...

Q: My 7-year-old, 20-pound, mixed breed dog has a heart murmur. Her veterinarian thinks it's due to chronic valve disease. What is this? A: Each time a normal dog's heart beats, it produces two sounds ...

Study evaluating early heart disease in dogs that will measure activity levels at home. Activity will be recorded using a small device attached to the dog’s collar. Description: Study evaluating early ...

Q: My dog was recently diagnosed with a heart murmur but also has dental disease. Is it safe for her to undergo a dental cleaning? A: Dental disease has a profound impact on the health of our pets and ...

Heart murmurs in dogs are extra vibrations or sounds in the heart that come from abnormal blood flow. It is not a condition on its own but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. When your ...

Simply having a dog in your life can provide numerous physical health benefits, including a lower heart rate, lower blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Since they’re looking out ...