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How long will my dog live with mitral valve disease?

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Created: 2022-07-09 13:39:10

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Unfortunately, medical therapy can only manage the symptoms, and the disease will continue to progress over time. Once an episode of heart failure has occurred (Stage C), average survival time is less than 1 year, depending on a variety of factors.


How Long Can dogs live with degenerative mitral valve disease?

After CHF develops, dogs are expected to continue to have an excellent quality of life with treatment, and most survive for an additional 12-18 months, although their survival time varies widely.

What are the stages of mitral valve disease in dogs?

Stage A – Dogs at high risk of developing heart disease. No disease is present yet. Stage B1 – A murmur is heard but there are no visible signs of heart failure or heart enlargement. Stage B2 – A murmur is heard but there are no visible signs of heart failure.

How long can a dog with heart disease live?

Degenerative mitral valve disease is a progressive disease with a slow onset of clinical signs, and many of the affected animals might die of an unrelated diseases. 6 However, once congestive heart failure develops, survival time is expected to be between 6 and 14 months.

How fast does heart disease progress in dogs?

Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs Heart disease may lead to congestive heart failure. That's when your dog's heart has trouble pumping blood to the rest of its body. Heart disease can affect one side of the heart or sometimes both sides. It can progress slowly and may take years to spot.

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