Heart murmurs are a quite common condition in dogs, and occasionally cats. No obvious signs of heart disease may be present and many pets with a heart murmur will continue to lead a normal life for years. At this stage, no treatment is necessary. In the future, the condition may be progressive and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) can develop. When this occurs, medication and lifestyle changes will be required to manage the disease. The good news is that your dog may not show any signs of CHF for many years. What is a Heart Murmur? Valves within the heart open … Continue reading Heart Murmurs