In veterinary medicine, ultrasounds are important for diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of pet health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer and gastrointestinal issues. Dog ultrasounds can ...

Heart disease affects dogs a bit differently than it does humans. Dogs are, however, still susceptible to it, and it can have serious — even fatal — consequences. As with many progressive diseases, it ...

Once limited by bulky, expensive imaging tools, veterinarians now have access to innovative technologies that are ...

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 ...

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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 ...