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Top 10 Signs of Heart Disease in your Pet

Top 10 Signs of Heart Disease in your Pet

#10 Coughing

 

As discussed in the section: Getting to the Heart of the Matter, Coughing and heart disease seem to go hand in hand.  A cough unrelated to heart disease may only last a few days.  A cough that is caused by heart disease will not go away and is a sign that your pet needs to see his Veterinarian.

 

#9 Changes in breathing

 Heart disease leads to an increase of fluids in the lungs making it more difficult for your pet to breathe. Your pet may experience shortness of breath or experience an increase in their rate of breathing.

 

#8 Lethargy

 

As the heart becomes unable to provide the body with sufficient oxygenated blood you will notice changes in your pet’s daily behavior and activity. Your pet may tire more easily, be reluctant to play or to exercise, become withdrawn.

 

#7 Changes in Appetite

 

Your once happy to eat anytime, anyplace pet may become unable to eat as much at one time and experience a loss of appetite.

 

#6 Changes in weight.

 

As heart disease progresses, your pet can experience a swollen belly as a result of the increase in fluids within their body. Or your pet may have weight loss as their appetite decreases and their body's organs struggle to maintain normal operation and hormonal balances.

#5 Episodes of Fainting or Collapsing

 

Since the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the entire body once it is compromised in its ability to effectively accomplish this your pet's may experience fainting or collapsing. Much like if you held your breathe for too long and your body did not receive the required oxygen it needs.

 

#4 Weakness

 

Another result of lack of oxygenation to your pet’s body is Weakness. Your pet may not have the strength to tackle stairs or jump up on their favorite spot on the couch.

 

#3 Restlessness

 

Your pet has a strong sense of when something is not right within their body. As they sense something is wrong they may become more restless or be unable to settle. At night when it is quiet is often when your pet will suffer from an inability to ignore their symptoms and experience restlessness.

 

# 2 Edema or Swelling

 

You may also notice that your pet has swelling or edema in their belly or extremities (feet and legs). When the body is no longer able to regulate normal fluid balances, swelling or edema of body tissues occurs.

 

#1 Isolation

 

This one may be the most surprising. It is a natural instinct of animals to go into isolation when they are sick, it is a survival instinct.  When your pet is experiencing heart disease it will often become withdrawn from family members and other pets to seek safety and isolation.

 

To Your Pet’s Good Health!

Barry Miller DVM

 

 

 

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