Care & Treatment

dog readingAlthough your dog may have been diagnosed with a heart disease such as Mitral Valve Disease or Dilated Cardiomyopathy there are many things you can do to help your dog live a longer, better life.

Your vet will already have prescribed suitable medication, and it will help if you understand how these medicines can help your dog.

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 Lifestyle

As well as providing medication, lifestyle changes are important:

  • It may be necessary to change your dog's exercise regime and in some cases this may mean complete rest. In others it may require controlled exercise.
  • Your vet may also recommend some dietary changes.

 Treatments

 How long will my dog live?

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