Pet Health Articles
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Chickens are fun, playful, friendly pets. Like all small pets, chickens require the proper diet, protection from predators, and room to move around. This handout discusses general housing, nutrition, and healthcare for chickens.
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Like humans, dogs derive health benefits from regular exercise. As your dog’s caregiver, it’s important that you keep your dog strong and fit through physical activity.
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Heart disease refers to any abnormality of the structure or function of the heart. Most cats display no clinical signs until heart disease is advanced. This handout outlines types of heart disease and summarizes signs, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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Heart disease refers to any abnormality of the structure or function of the heart. Most dogs display no clinical signs until heart disease is advanced, although it may be detected earlier, if your veterinarian hears a heart murmur during a physical examination. This handout outlines types of heart disease and summarizes signs, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound caused by turbulent blood flow. This article explains the common causes of heart murmurs in cats, how they are diagnosed, and when further testing may be recommended. Learn how the underlying cause influences treatment and prognosis.
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A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound caused by turbulent blood flow. This article explains the common causes of heart murmurs in dogs, how they are diagnosed, and when further testing may be recommended. Learn how the underlying cause influences treatment and prognosis.
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A heart murmur is an abnormal sound that originates from the heart valves and can be heard with a stethoscope skillfully placed over the heart valves.
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Heartworms are blood-borne parasites that reside in the heart or nearby large blood vessels of infected animals. Heartworm disease is much less common in cats than dogs, but more common than previously thought. This handout explains the disease and outlines signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite that is much less common in cats than in dogs. However, heartworm infection in cats is difficult to diagnose, so the true rate of infection may be higher than it appears. Heartworm is usually diagnosed with a simple blood test. Treatment options are limited in cats.
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Heartworm disease is challenging to treat in cats because there is currently no approved medication that safely eliminates adult heartworms. Treatment often focuses on managing symptoms and reducing the risk of sudden death while the infection resolves naturally, a process that can take several years. Prevention is the best treatment in cats.