Just like humans, dogs can have a variety of heart conditions, including murmurs of various sorts. Communicating with a veterinarian about your dog's heart health can help ensure a high quality of life for a dog with such a condition.
December 1, 2022
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Getting to the heart of the matter: Canine cardiac murmurs
Dog owners do not need to be veterinarians to know that a healthy heart is as important for our furry friends as it is for humans. Yet there can be a lot of confusion surrounding cardiac issues in animals, especially when it comes to heart murmurs. Dr. Sonya Wesselowski, an assistant professor of cardiology at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offers insight on murmurs, given her expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in animals...