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Weight loss in heart failure
Weight loss is a common in dogs and cats with heart failure. Here’s some tips on how to manage this potentially frustrating problem.
20th March 2020
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Heart disease information
Keyhole surgery for heart disease in dogs
Some heart diseases in dogs can be treated with keyhole surgery and this minimally invasive approach reduces post-op recovery time. From March 2020 we will be offering these treatments – read more in our latest blog.
27th February 2020
Owner information
Caregiver burden
It is well known that providing care for a human patient with chronic illness is challenging and, even when the gifts of time, energy, love and care are willingly given, it can cause strain – also known as caregiver burden. We recognise that caregiver burden also occurs in veterinary clients and our latest blog reviews signs and possible coping strategies.
12th February 2020
Arrhythmias
Clinical research
Clinical research is an important aspect of the work of veterinary specialists where we publish our experience. This month Ruth is proud to be part of a team whose article has been published in the highly regarded Journal of Small Animal Practice.
5th February 2020
Heart disease information
Heart valve disease
Heart valve disease a common cause of heart murmurs in middle aged and older small breed dogs. Our latest blog explains more about this condition including links to videos.
23rd January 2020
Diet
Slim dogs live longer!
In January many of us will be trying to lose some weight but is there evidence this could also help our pets?
13th January 2020
Health information
Dog ownership is good for you!
A recent report has shown that owning a dog is associated with a longer life and also a better recovery from heart attacks and strokes. Read more on our blog page.
2nd January 2020
Health information
How to take a resting respiratory rate
The resting respiratory (breathing) rate of cats and dogs provides us with valuable information about how well we are controlling their heart disease. This blog describes how to measure your cat or dog’s resting respiratory rate.
2nd December 2019
Health information
Is heart disease painful in cats?
As pet owners we are concerned about whether our pets are in pain and, if they are, what we can do to help them. Although we know our pets well, recognising signs of pain in animals is a mixture of art and science. Read our blog to learn more about how we identify signs of pain in cats and whether heart disease is painful.
22nd November 2019
Health information
Heart murmurs in cats
Did you know that 40% of apparently healthy cats in a recent large UK study had an audible heart murmur? Read our latest blog for more information on how we tell which cats have heart murmurs that matter.
14th November 2019
Heart disease information
Murmur grading
The grading of heart murmurs can be a source of confusion – it’s logical that a grade 4 sounds worse than a grade 2 but is that always the case? Read our latest blog to find out more.
30th October 2019
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Being a vet’s dog
Most sensible dogs don’t like vets. So what happens if you are a vet’s dog? At last I have a forum to vent my angst and share how I get revenge.
14th October 2019