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What are signs of heart disease in a dog?

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7 Signs of Heart Disease in Dogs Dry cough that follows physical activity or intensifies at night. Shortness of breath or elevated breathing. Restlessness when sleeping. Rapid weight loss (over just a few weeks) Fainting – which can look like a seizure. Potbelly caused by fluid build up. Rapid tiring or fatigue.


What are the early signs of heart failure in dogs?

These signs should be taken seriously and addressed with your veterinarian at first notice:Fainting.Difficulty breathing / shortness of breath.Inability to exercise.Persistent coughing.Fatigue.Pacing before bedtime and difficulty settling down.Lack of appetite.Swollen belly (due to fluid buildup)Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs | Small Door Veterinary

How long do dogs live 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.

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