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How serious is mitral valve disease in dogs?

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It's the most common type of heart disease in dogs and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. MVD typically causes symptoms such as coughing, breathlessness, and low energy, which can range from mild to serious, depending how severely the valve is affected.


How long will my dog live with mitral valve disease?

How long can a dogs live with mitral valve disease? The majority of dogs with asymptomatic CVD will live 2 to 5 years or longer, without ever developing any clinical signs of heart failure. After diagnosis if heart failure, with appropriate treatment and frequent monitoring, dogs can live 1 to 2 years.

Can dogs live with mitral valve disease?

The rate of disease progression varies, but it most often takes years before clinical signs of CHF develop. 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.

How long do dogs live after being diagnosed with heart disease?

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.

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.

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