Heart Center

What is Heart Disease?

Heart disease affects pets in much the same way it affects people. Your pet can be susceptible to cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart), arrhythmia (irregular beating), even malformation of one or more of the valves of the heart. Some diseases are inherited, while others can be prevented with diet and exercise. Many are quite treatable, particularly if caught early.

Leading Heart Issues

Heart Headlines

- Aortic Stenosis
  
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- Treating Heartworm Disease in Dogs
  
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- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  
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- Protection from the Inside Out
  
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