An enlarged heart in dogs is exactly what it sounds like - a heart that is larger than it should be....
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There are a lot of anti-anxiety medications and holistic options that we can go through....
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A heart murmur in dogs occurs when one of the valves in the heart, which separates the four chambers, doesn't close all the way....
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While we can't reverse an enlarged heart, we can support its function with medication. This can help slow down the progression of the disease....
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If it's during business hours, they should contact your regular veterinarian....
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Cardiomyopathy refers to any heart disease....
What are some reasons why I wouldn't be able to board my dog? - 4 Paws at Fulshear Veterinary Clinic
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Any patient that is currently battling an illness, like if your dog has just been hospitalized for a few days for bloody diarrhea or vomiting or ha...
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There is pain involved with having any sort of procedure where you're cutting through the skin and going into the abdomen or going into the scrotum...
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Yes, spaying or neutering can prevent future illnesses....
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This is a common misconception....
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The short answer is no, your dog does not have to be spayed or neutered....
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There can be complications. The number one complication is the dehiscence of the incision site or the sutures coming out of the incision site....
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Certainly. Veterinarians make sure to send home instructions via email, and you will receive the same print-off when you come to pick up your pet....
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Generally, no, it does not alter their personality. They may have less urge to seek a mate, but it doesn't shift their overall behavior.
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No, there are no studies suggesting that having a litter of puppies before being spayed has any health benefits for dogs.
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There are some common misconceptions that they need for female dogs to have a litter of puppies beforehand. This is not true....
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We generally recommend keeping them calm for the first 10 to 14 days. This is the most important healing time.
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Dr. Devin has worked at AAVC since it opened in 1991....
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They will indeed lose the specific urge to seek a mate, so most of the time they will stop running away....
My dog urinates all over the house - will spaying or neutering help? - All Animals Veterinary Clinic
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This is not usually an issue with female dogs....