Heart issues often show up without anyone noticing. They mix in with normal aging or changes in routine. Small shifts in breathing, energy, or appearance can sometimes carry more meaning than they ...

Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm to accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, one of the main indicators of cardiac disease, which affects a large proportion of some smaller ...

Heart disease is a relatively common condition in dogs, especially in older dogs. In fact, it is estimated that approximately 10 percent of dogs seen by primary care veterinarians have some form of ...

Mitral regurgitation is the most prevalent valvular heart disease in humans. It's also common among dogs, especially older and smaller breed dogs. In both species, the mitral valve fails to close ...

How can you tell if your dog is unwell? As a dog-owner with two dogs it’s something I’ve often wondered about. Is that ...

It can feel like your heart expands in size every time you're around your dog. But did you know that loving relationship you share with your pup can be good for your heart health, too? It's true! In ...

Transmitted by mosquitoes, the disease is caused by a type of parasitic roundworm that infects and lives in a dog’s heart, lungs, and blood vessels. The adults reproduce and spread baby worms through ...

Pets may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of serious cardiac events like heart attack or stroke by keeping us physically active. Share on Pinterest Drazen_/Getty Images ...