Dog Cardiology
Cardiology is the branch of medicine that treats diseases associated with your dog’s cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system includes your dog’s heart and blood vessels. Dog cardiology includes diagnosing such problems as:
- Congestive heart failure
- Valvular disorders
- Dilated and other forms of cardiomyopathy
- Hypertension
Symptoms of Canine Heart Problems
- Weakness
- Fast breathing when asleep. A dog’s sleeping respiratory rate should never be above 30 breaths in a minute when they are asleep.
- Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
- Collapsing
- Exercise intolerance
- Fainting spells
- Coughing
- Elevated heart rate
What if my dog has a problem with their heart?
As with other procedures and treatments, many of the diagnostic tools and treatment options used to help human heart patients stay alive and healthy are also available to your dog.
An example would be to use cutting-edge diagnostics that help us determine if your dog does have a heart problem. If so, we will assess the severity of your dog’s heart condition and, depending on your dog’s particular issue, provide treatment and/or referral to a board-certified
veterinary cardiologist, if needed. In addition, there are various medications we can prescribe to assist your dog with his/her heart problem.
Contact Animal General Hospital today (706-568-4848) if your dog is exhibiting any of the above symptoms. We will diagnose your dog and provide the best solution for any existing heart conditions.
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