Symptoms A heart murmur (detected by your vet) Coughing. Especially after lying down or sleeping. Often worse at night. Low energy and slowing down on walks. Breathing quicker than usual/ breathlessness/ panting. Weight loss. Collapse/fainting.
How do I know if my dog has mitral valve disease?
To identify this disease among dogs who suffer characteristic murmurs or other telltale symptoms, diagnosis is best achieved through simple chest X-rays (which may demonstrate an enlargement in the left side of the heart), electrocardiograms (EKG) and echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) with doppler ( ...
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.
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 serious is mitral valve disease in dogs?
As time progresses, the regurgitation becomes more severe and as more blood flows back into the atrium, the heart's efficiency is reduced. Eventually, congestive heart failure develops. From the time a murmur develops, it may be a few months to several years until heart failure occurs.
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