Heart and Lung Health
Respiratory Health
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Dogs and cats with pushed-in faces are susceptible to brachycephalic syndrome. Signs of this upper respiratory disease include noisy breathing and snoring.
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Heart Murmurs in Dogs
Heart murmurs are detected when a veterinarian listens to a dog’s heart and hears a whooshing sound. It’s not always a reason for concern. It may, however, be an indication of a heart problem. Signs your dog needs medical help ›
Asthma in Cats
For cats with asthma, just as with humans, the airways in the lungs become restricted and inflamed. If a cat coughs, wheezes, has a hard time breathing, or breathes with his mouth open, he might have asthma. Treatments to help your cat breathe easier ›
Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats
Cardiomyopathy, which literally means disease of the heart muscle, can strike both dogs and cats in different ways. Symptoms are varied, ranging from collapse and weakness to difficulty breathing and sudden death. 3 types of cardiomyopathy ›
Pulmonary Edema in Pets
Pulmonary edema is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs. It happens to both pets and people and can have a variety of causes, including heart failure, cancer, or a traumatic event such as electrocution or a head injury. Causes of this lung disease ›
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia in Cats
- Bordetella Bronchiseptica in Dogs
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs
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