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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ancillary treatments

Cooling coats

Cooling jackets can be an important part of the treatment plan for dogs who overheat in warm weather or during intense exercise.

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