Dog Health: Canine Heart Disease

Heart disease with dogs is quite common. Your dog's vet can detect heart disease by:

• Hearing an abnormal sound through their stethoscope during a routine examination.
• Examining your dog after noticing your dog has slowed down, is coughing, having a problem with exercise, fainting, or having trouble breathing.

Often times, what dog owners see as a sudden change has actually been building up over a period of time. Some other things to look for are:

• Changes in weight
• Not feeling well

If you have limited funds, the most valuable money should be spent when assessing this condition is usually for a echocardiogram along with an experience vet who knows to read one. This will give you the most accurate diagnosis in the long run and allow your vet to quickly determine the best medical solution.