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Every pet owner is concerned about something happening to their canine family member. When it comes to Congestive Heart Failure, early detection can make a big difference. For some dogs early detection is possible.

Although it is possible, it is extremely rare for most animals to have a heart attack. For humans, a heart attack occurs when a blood vessel that flows to the heart gets blocked.

What is an Echocardiogram? Typically performed by a veterinary cardiologist, an echocardiogram is a diagnostic tool for looking closely at the heart.

A heart murmur is an abnormal sound that a veterinarian hears when listening to a pet's heart with a stethoscope. Normally, an animal's sounds just like a human heart.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly … but be sure it’s out of reach of your furry friends! It’s easy to get swept up in the festivities of the season, but don’t forget that added fun means added risks for your pets.

Gobble Gobble. Our furry friends would also love to partake in the feast and gobble up some food, but food-related injuries and illnesses are the main cause of pet emergencies over this holiday weekend. Learn what is most harmful and the best way to keep your pets healthy.