Just like humans, dogs can develop a number of heart conditions. Many of these are congenital (present at birth) while others develop. Serious heart problems can affect both young and old dogs alike. Other issues, such as mild heart murmurs, can be nothing to worry about.
Dr. Alex Crow (VetMed MRCVS) is an RCVS accredited Veterinary surgeon with special interests in neurology and soft tissue surgery.
Dr. Crow performs all routine surgeries, including spays, castrations, lump removals, and dentals, as well as more complex surgeries such as cystotomy, enterotomy, and gastrectomy. His special area of expertise is Laparoscopic neutering (keyhole).
Dr. Alex Crow earned his degree in veterinary medicine from the Royal Veterinary College in London (one of the top 3 veterinarian schools in the world) in 2019.
So, your vet has just told you that your elderly dog has a heart murmur. Your first reaction might be to panic, concerned that your dog may have a heart attack at any moment. Or […]
Older dog heart murmurs, diseases and problems are fairly common, and your senior dog may develop some type of heart disease… eventually. This is because the heart is a very complex organ. As your dog’s […]
