Having a healthy and happy pet is every dog parent's top priority, but this doesn't just happen overnight. It's important to give your dog proper nutrition and lots of exercise to feel their best!

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Q: My 7-year-old, 20-pound mixed-breed dog has a heart murmur. Her veterinarian thinks it’s due to chronic valve disease. What is this? A: Each time a normal dog’s heart beats, it produces two sounds: ...

A heart murmur can be scary news for a pet parent. The good news is, that with early detection, your dog will have a better prognosis. Approximately one in ten dogs will develop some type of heart ...

When a doctor listens to the heart of a person with a heart murmur, they may hear a whooshing, swishing, humming, or rasping sound. This is due to rapid, turbulent blood flow through the heart.

Simply having a dog in your life can provide numerous physical health benefits, including a lower heart rate, lower blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Since they’re looking out ...