Heart MurmursDr Brigite PedroVVS Cardiology Specialist Have you heard a heart murmur during a clinical exam of a puppy or a kitten? When you detect a murmur in these young patients it can be concerning for owners; Dr Brigite Pedro shares her guidance for what to do next. A heart murmur is always … [Read more...] about Heart Murmurs in Puppies and Kittens
Heart Murmurs in Small Breed Dogs
‘a small breed dog with a heart murmur – should I start pimobendan?’Dr Joao NevesVVS Cardiology SpecialistDr Joao Neves discusses the usefulness and limitations of murmur intensity in managing pre-clinical stages of mitral valve disease.Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is a common cardiac … [Read more...] about Heart Murmurs in Small Breed Dogs
A Vizsla with Ventricular Premature Complexes
Investigating an ‘incidental’ arrhythmiaBy Dr Ellie DuffyVVS Commercial ManagerLottie, a five-year-old female neutered Visla, presented to her primary care vet with an acute right hindlimb lameness, and a suspected cruciate ligament injury. The rest of her clinical examination was unremarkable, and … [Read more...] about A Vizsla with Ventricular Premature Complexes
Mitral Valve Disease
The Asymptomatic MVD PatientDr Nuala Summerfield and Dr Brigite PedroVVS Cardiology SpecialistsMitral valve disease (MVD) is the most common acquired cardiac disease in dogs. There have been some fairly recent innovations in staging and treatment of MVD. Read on to find out more about the latest … [Read more...] about Mitral Valve Disease
Asymptomatic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
DCM- To treat or not to treat?Dr Nuala Summerfield and Dr Brigite PedroVVS Cardiologists and RCVS and European Specialists in Veterinary CardiologyCase StudyA 7 year old male Dobermann, Odin, presents for an annual vaccination and health check. He’s up to date on relevant vaccinations, receives … [Read more...] about Asymptomatic Dilated Cardiomyopathy