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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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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.
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Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by a parasite transmitted to dogs by mosquitos. Heartworm larvae migrate through the dog’s bloodstream to the heart and adjacent blood vessels, where they mature into adult heartworms. This handout explains the disease and outlines signs, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, better known as heartworm. Dogs become infected when they are bitten by an infected mosquito carrying immature heartworms. Heartworm disease often causes little or no illness in its early stages. Annual testing allows detection before serious heart or lung damage develops.
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Treatment usually includes two types of medication: one to kill the heartworm larvae (microfilariae) and one to kill adult heartworms, along with strict exercise restriction during recovery. Many dogs will also be treated with antibiotics to combat potential infection with bacteria. Your veterinarian will recommend the most appropriate treatment approach
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Heat stroke is another term for hyperthermia. Dogs suffering from heatstroke can have varied signs, from high respiratory rate to coma, depending on their temperature. Dogs cannot control their body temperature by sweating, as humans do; panting is their primary way of regulating body temperature.
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Common conditions of pet hedgehogs include internal and external parasites, ringworm, cancer, pneumonia, gastrointestinal disease, and obesity. Signs of illness or disease are often vague and non-specific, such as lack of appetite and lethargy. Therefore, any deviation from your hedgehog’s normal habits should be cause for concern and should be evaluated by your veterinarian.