The first step in treating an enlarged heart is getting x-rays, ideally followed by an ultrasound from a cardiologist....
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X-rays can be very helpful in identifying what could be going on, because often our blood work and other lab testing may not be able to tell us as ...
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Paying attention to your cat's normal behaviors is a form of preventative care that you can do at home....
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First of all, crate training your dog can be really helpful, or at least keeping them in an enclosed area where they feel safe....
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A heart murmur is when you have a leaky vessel and the blood, instead of flowing in one direction throughout the heart, flows backwards slightly....
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Not necessarily. It really depends on what we're looking for....
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These are usually called annual exams, and it's important to remember that our pets age much faster than us....
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Heart failure in dogs occurs when both the right-sided and left-sided heart disease are present....
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It can be very effective, especially if we have done other testing and we've not found much information out....
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Risks with anesthesia are very low. The incidence is super low....
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With training, you always want to use positive reinforcement and you want to try and make it fun....
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Cardiomyopathy is essentially disease or inflammation of the heart....
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Most of the time we may have you drop the dog off for a little bit just because it can take some time....
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While it's technically optional, it's strongly recommended. Just like with human health, things can change quickly....
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Some really good outdoor dog games to play would be things like nose games....
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If there's no diagnosis after diagnostic imaging, it depends on which one....
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Definitely give us a call....
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Yes, diet can absolutely affect a dog's heart health. Recent studies have shown that grain-free foods have led to increased heart sizes in dogs....
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Cats have long held a mystique that captivates our hearts....
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Sloppy wet kisses, nose rubs, and that loving scratch that hits the spot are how we communicate....