Cardiology

19th annual veterinary nutrition event yields new insights on DCM-diet link, home-prepared pet foods and more.

Having a solid understanding of the heartworm life cycle, and the damage this disease can do, is the first step in getting pet owners on the right track with treatment.

Heartworm disease is accompanied by few, if any, clinical signs, so proper diagnostic testing is a must. Here's the 411 for veterinary professionals on which tests to use (and why), including the best tests for cats.

Things get complicated when a pet insurance company wont cover a veterinarians asymptomatic patient eating a grain-free diet and at risk for dilated cardiomyopathy. Its a gray area and a tough line to draw, but is this where to draw it?

Agency looks for links between certain ingredients, specific brands and veterinarian-diagnosed cardiac issues in the 500-plus case reports it has received.

A new collaboration between a human hospital and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine has hearts everywhere going pitter-patter.

Shock in cats is relatively easy to identify, and timely treatment is key to a successful outcome.

In a pinch to take a veterinary patients pulse? The quick (and accurate!) solution is on your wrist.

These diets are everywhere and causing controversy in the media lately. Whats the real deal with them?

Its investigation is ongoing and the agency hasnt changed its recommendation to pet owners whose pets are not ill.

Consider this your reminder postcard, folks. With new canine treatment guidelines out now, its a perfect time to revisit your protocols to make sure your veterinary practice is current on heartworm prevention and treatment for cats and dogs.

The clinical team in the exam room tells a veterinary client all about parasite preventives. But the client may ask anybody in the hospital, including receptionists, Do I really need to shell out money for this? Is everyone armed for the conversation?

If your veterinary clients have the questions about whether they really need to buy and administer heartworm preventives, this client handout can kick off a conversation.

Veterinary cardiologists from Washington State University offer insight and advice about the connection between grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy.

With a stepwise triage exam, you can quickly recognize an equine patient in shock. Your clinical impressions and understanding of the cardiovascular circuit can help identify the type of shock, which will guide your treatment plan.

'We're all in it together,' says this veterinary specialist.

New priorities include clarifying testing recommendations and avoiding shortcuts during treatment.

Let's get to the heart of the matter: Veterinary teams need the most up-to-date information on diagnostics and communication techniques to protect pets' delicate hearts. This toolkit provides the resources you need. (With an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim)

This modality provides "a great window" into the search for heart disease, says Dr. Bonnie Lefbom.

Add some oomph to your heartworm prevention conversations with these tips.

Educating veterinary clients on the ins and outs of congestive heart failure can be tough. Heres help.

Ed Durham, author of a new veterinary cardiology textbook for technicians, has a passion for his specialty, for education and for empowering his peers to do more.

Topics like congestive heart failure are difficult to explain to veterinary clients. We wrote out some social media posts to give you a hand.

Discussing cardiac disease can be like speaking a different language for your veterinary clients. Put things into terms they can understandthis handout will get you started.