Treatment Medications to help the heart work and correct irregular heartbeats. Medications to slow fluid build-up in the lungs. Surgery to correct a torn valve or to insert a pacemaker to correct the heart beat. A commercial or prescription low-salt diet to help decrease fluid build-up in your dog's body.
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.
Can a dog recover from heart disease?
Unfortunately, there is generally no cure for heart disease. However, with the right care, it is possible to manage, and most dogs do well with medications and treatment.
Can a dog with heart disease live a normal life?
About 50% of heart failure patients will have died within 6 months of diagnosis. About 80% will have died by 1.5-2 years. Of course, dogs with murmurs and no heart failure commonly live normal life spans.
Should I walk my dog with heart disease?
Short walks are tolerated by most dogs with mild to moderate heart disease, but excessive activity can worsen heart failure or trigger irregular heart rhythms.
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