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Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis In Dogs And Cats

Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis is a serious heart defect which is most commonly found in large breed dogs. Most of the time this is an inherited heart condition in which there is a narrowing under the area where the aortic valve is located, making pumping blood throughout the body difficult. Find out more here. Read

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Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis In Dogs And Cats By Meredith Alling

Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis is a serious heart defect which is most commonly found in large breed dogs. Most of the time this is an inherited heart condition in which there is a narrowing under the area where the aortic valve is located, making pumping blood throughout the body difficult. Find out more here.

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Symptoms of Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats By Robyn Johnson

Heart disease can manifest in these symptoms, or even be asymptomatic. Learn what heart disease symptoms you and your vet can look for.

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The Heartworm Life Cycle - An Infographic By Sam Bourne

Heartworms are a problem for cats and dogs all across America, but many pet parents are unaware of how heartworm is contracted. To better understand this condition, it helps to have a functional knowledge of the heartworm life cycle, and this infographic does just that.

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The Role of Nutrition in Preventing and Managing Heart Disease in Cats By Roy Higgs

Your catโ€™s diet affects all aspects of their life, including cardiac health. Learn more about the nutrients your cat needs for a healthy life.

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Ventricular Septal Defect in Cats: A Detailed Guide By Roy Higgs

Ventricular Septal Defect in cats is a defect that happens when there is a hole in the wall that divides the right and left ventricles of the catโ€™s heart, allowing oxygen-rich and oxygen-depleted blood to mingle. We discuss further details here.

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What Is The Heart Muscle Disease Of Cats? By Roy Higgs

Heart disease is one of the most common conditions in cats. It can affect any breed, and it is often hereditary. There are many types of heart disease in cats, but they all have similar symptoms.

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Whatโ€™s the Cost of Heartworm Treatment? By Mary Kearl

Heartworm is a scary disease that has the potential to be fatal to your pet. Sadly, there aren't any treatment options for cats, and although there are treatment options out there for dogs, these can be very expensive. Find out here what you can expect to pay for heartworm prevention versus treatment.

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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in Cats By Roy Higgs

Cats may experience the heart disorder Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. This article discusses this feline cardiac disorder better.

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