{"id":9495,"date":"2024-05-29T16:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9495"},"modified":"2024-05-29T16:16:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T16:16:42","slug":"early-warning-signs-of-heart-problems-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/early-warning-signs-of-heart-problems-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Warning Signs of Heart Problems in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9498 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-3.png\" alt=\"A toy heart with a stethoscope on top of a printed off ECG reading.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1-3-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ed1b2f;\">If your pet collapses or experiences respiratory distress, these are considered \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergencies \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr style=\"width: 100%;\" size=\"3\" \/>\n<p>In April of 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/rima-kharbush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rima Kharbush, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)<\/strong><\/a>, one of our board-certified veterinary cardiologists, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss breeds prone to heart disease and early warning signs of heart problems in our dogs and cats. You can watch the Facebook Live video replay here for more in-depth information or review a summary below.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F1108649923704466%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW146448438 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146448438 BCX8\">Higher-Risk Breeds<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW146448438 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\">Dogs<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\">mall dogs are more likely <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\">than large <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\">ones<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\">to develop heart disease, but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\">this disease<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\"> can affect any dog.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\">The<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\"> following breeds<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\"> are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/top-5-most-common-dog-and-cat-breeds-affected-by-heart-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\"> more prone to developing<\/span><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91699211 BCX8\"> heart disease:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW91699211 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chihuahua<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bichon Frise<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Miniature Poodle<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Boxer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Doberman<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Great Dane<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144305808 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144305808 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-causes-and-symptoms-of-cardiomyopathies-in-dogs-and-cats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dilated cardiomyopathy<\/a> (DCM) is the most common type of heart disease in dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW144305808 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW183067098 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183067098 BCX8\"><em>Note:<\/em> Often large breeds are screened regularly, even if they are otherwise healthy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183067098 BCX8\">, because heart disease can be difficult to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183067098 BCX8\">detect, and veterinarians want to prevent a pet\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183067098 BCX8\">sudden death from <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183067098 BCX8\">undetected <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183067098 BCX8\">heart disease<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183067098 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW183067098 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\">Cats<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\">bout 10% of all <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\">cats<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\"> get heart disease. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-causes-and-symptoms-of-cardiomyopathies-in-dogs-and-cats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy<\/a> is the most common type of heart disease in cats. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\">The following breeds are more prone to developing heart disease<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66104327 BCX8\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW66104327 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maine Coon<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Persian<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ragdoll<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bengal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9499 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-4.png\" alt=\"A Cavalier King Charles lying down.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2-4-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW226514647 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226514647 BCX8\">Early Warning Signs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226514647 BCX8\"> of Heart Disease<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW226514647 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\"><strong>Unfortunately, heart disease can be present for quite a while without causing obvious clinical signs.<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\">Often<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\"> the first <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\">indication<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\"> of a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\">ny<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\"> problem is when a veterinarian discovers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\"> a heart murmur. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\">As the disease progresses and becomes more advanced, pet parents may notice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\"> these clinical signs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW71796981 BCX8\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW71796981 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/coughing-in-pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coughing<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exercise intolerance (pet slowing down, having trouble playing, no longer able to go for long walks like they used to)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/how-to-know-if-your-pet-is-experiencing-respiratory-distress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/sudden-collapse-in-pets-part-i-common-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collapse<\/a> or fainting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Know that these signs don\u2019t necessarily mean your pet has heart disease<\/strong> &#8211; they may be due to a variety of causes. Regardless of the cause, if your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms, consult with your family veterinarian.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9500 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-3.png\" alt=\"A cat on an exam table with a veterinarian holding it.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/3-3-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260181564 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260181564 BCX8\">Next Steps<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW260181564 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are reading this and feel concerned, here\u2019s what we recommend:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>If your pet is experiencing abnormal coughing, difficulty breathing, or fainting\/collapse episodes, seek immediate veterinary care at your local animal ER.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heart failure causes fluid build-up in your pet\u2019s lungs or belly. Fluid in the lungs will cause difficulty breathing and coughing (in dogs only.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cats tend not to cough from heart failure, so if your cat is coughing, seek emergency veterinary attention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remember, if your pet unexpectedly goes into heart failure \u2013 no one is to blame! Sometimes, heart disease comes on suddenly. There may not be a warning sign like a murmur.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your pet is otherwise fine in between abnormal episodes but symptoms aren\u2019t improving, see your family veterinarian, urgent care, or your local animal ER. It may not be an \u201cemergency\u201d, but symptoms may still necessitate a same-day appointment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your pet is experiencing mild clinical signs, make a non-urgent appointment with your family veterinarian to have them listen to your pet\u2019s heart and perform a thorough exam. Your family veterinarian may choose to do x-rays of your pet\u2019s heart; bloodwork may also be indicated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you know your pet has heart disease, ask your family veterinarian or cardiologist how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/measuring-your-pets-resting-respiratory-rate-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monitor your pet\u2019s breathing<\/a>. Recording the number of breaths when your pet is asleep can sometimes reveal early changes in your pet\u2019s heart health.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9501 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-4.png\" alt=\"A two photo collage. The first is of Dr. Kharbush examining a cat. The second is of Dr. Kharbush performing an echocardiogram on a dog at Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota. \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-4.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-4-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW110779492 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110779492 BCX8\">Family Vet or Cardiologis<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110779492 BCX8\">t?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW110779492 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your family veterinarian will perform a:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Physical exam<\/strong> that includes:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Listening to your pet\u2019s heart for indications of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/pet-heart-murmurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>abnormal heart rhythm or murmur<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; which is often the first sign of heart disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Listening to the lungs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>X-rays<\/strong> to show any fluid in the lungs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Bloodwork<\/strong> to screen for heart disease and to provide a full picture of your pet\u2019s current state of health. A blood screening test is also often recommended prior to any procedure that requires anesthesia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-monitoring-your-pets-blood-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blood pressure<\/a> <\/strong>will often worsen with heart disease, but know that readings are not always accurate on pets<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW199064477 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199064477 BCX8\">Your board-certified veterinary cardiologist will<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199064477 BCX8\"> perform<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199064477 BCX8\"> a physical exam, x-rays, bloodwork, and blood pressure like your family <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199064477 BCX8\">veterinarian<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199064477 BCX8\">, as well as<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199064477 BCX8\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW199064477 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174131381 BCX8\">Electrocardiogram<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174131381 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174131381 BCX8\"> (ECG)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174131381 BCX8\"> to watch <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174131381 BCX8\">and interpret <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174131381 BCX8\">the heart rhythm<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW46919635 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46919635 BCX8\">Note<\/span><\/em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46919635 BCX8\"><em>:<\/em> Some family veterinarians may provide an ECG <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46919635 BCX8\">as well.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46919635 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW46919635 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/827274012566332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">Echocardiogram<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">s<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\"> which are an ultrasound of the heart<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">and the main reason pets visit a cardiologist! <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">An echocardiogram is a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\"> painle<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">ss procedure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">. G<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">el <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\"> applied to your pet\u2019s chest and an ultrasound probe glides across to capture <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">images of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">the heart.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\"> There is no shaving and typically<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\"> no sedation<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">. Technicians will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">restrain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\"> the pet<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">while providing head <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW127657424 BCX8\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW127657424 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW127657424 BCX8\">ts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\"> and treats!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127657424 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW127657424 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\">An<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\"> x-ray can only show <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\"> outside of the heart, but <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\">an echocardiogram can show<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228212468 BCX8\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW228212468 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heart function<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Different chambers of the heart<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heart valves<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Blood flow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Obstructions or holes in the heart (if applicable)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"EOP SCXW127657424 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW213825508 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW213825508 BCX8\">Treatment &amp; Management<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW213825508 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In most cases, your pet\u2019s heart disease won\u2019t go away. With medication, however, the progression of many heart conditions can be slowed, and onset of heart failure can be delayed.\u00a0 If your family veterinarian detects issues with your pet\u2019s heart, it\u2019s important to follow up with a veterinary cardiologist to determine if medication may be helpful. We know heart disease can be very alarming, but it\u2019s better to start managing the condition as early as possible. Once heart failure sets in, your pet\u2019s heart health will be more challenging to manage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9497 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-3.png\" alt=\"Doberman happily lying in the grass\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-3.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/5-3-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">f your dog or cat is on the \u201chigher risk\u201d breed list, it\u2019s important to be proactive. Monitor your pet\u2019s health through regular exams and screenings with your family veterinarian or a veterinary cardiologist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">At Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota<\/a>, our Cardiology Service is dedicated to helping care for pets with heart disease and making sure they have a good quality of life. We will do what we can preventively to ensure your pet and your family are well cared for. We can help make decisions and guide you on management options, as well as adjusting the plan as things change. Learn more about our Cardiology Service <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/veterinary-services\/cardiology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>More Reading:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/my-pets-heart-health-five-most-common-questions-and-answers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Pet\u2019s Heart Health: 5 Most Common Questions &amp; Answers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-causes-and-symptoms-of-cardiomyopathies-in-dogs-and-cats\/\">Common Causes &amp; Symptoms of Cardiomyopathies in Dogs &amp; Cats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-grain-free-dog-food-and-heart-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What You Need to Know About Grain Free Dog Food and Heart Disease<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/top-5-most-common-dog-and-cat-breeds-affected-by-heart-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 5 Most Common Dog and Cat Breeds Affected by Heart Disease<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/pet-heart-murmurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What You Need to Know about Your Pet&#8217;s Heart Murmur<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/measuring-your-pets-resting-respiratory-rate-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Measuring Your Pet\u2019s Resting Respiratory Rate at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-monitoring-your-pets-blood-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Monitoring Your Pet\u2019s Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7548 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=386676318023880806\" width=\"345\" height=\"618\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your pet collapses or experiences respiratory distress, these are considered \u201cRED\u201d \u2013 or true emergencies \u2013 on our Fast Track Triage system. We advise you to seek immediate veterinary care. Please call ahead of your arrival so the veterinary team knows to expect you! 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