Breathing Problems
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Tetralogy of Fallot in Dogs: A Rare but Serious Birth Defect An uncommon cardiac defect called “Tetralogy of Fallot” is a devastating birth defect in dogs. It’s estimated that it affects 1 in 4,000 dogs. Learn more about this condition, the symptoms, diagnosis and prevention. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Diaphragmatic Hernia in Dogs The diaphragm plays a major role in breathing. In some conditions the diaphragm may be compromised resulting in a rupture and reduction in the relative vacuum that assists in breathing. Find out more about the causes and treatments of a diaphragmatic hernia in dogs. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Sudden Death in Dogs The tragic unexpected loss of a dog is always painful. Most of us don’t think of our dogs suddenly dying with no warning, but it does occur. Understanding what happened and how it happened are a significant part of closure to our loss. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Mitral Insufficiency: A Leading Cause of Heart Failure in Cats While mitral valve disease can be from a stricture (abnormal narrowing), most commonly it is associated with a leaky valve or “valvular insufficiency.” Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Pulmonary Thromboembolism (PTE) in Dogs and Cats PTE can start out as breathing problems and quickly become fatal. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Pleural Effusion Pleural effusion means fluid is surrounding the lungs and heart; it indicates an underlying problem. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Cyanosis in Dogs and Cats This condition can be difficult to see and fatal within a few minutes. Learn the causes of cyanosis to keep it from happening to your pet. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Breathing Problems in Dogs and Cats: Dyspnea As a pet owner, you have to be able to observe the difference between dyspnea and tachypnea, because dyspnea is a life-threatening emergency. Most of the time pets are tachypneic first, which can serve as your first clue that dyspnea may be on the way. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Laryngeal Paralysis Is Not a Death Sentence Chris Longenecker, a Certified Veterinary Technician in Reading, PA, contributed to this article. Read More > |