Figure 1. a) Echocardiography image showing a normal canine heart in a right parasternal long axis four chamber view. b) Echocardiography image showing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's heart at stage B2, in a right parasternal long axis four chamber view. Note the left-sided dilation and diseased mitral valve (arrowed)

Identifying and treating heart disease in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

The exact reason for CKCS MMVD prevalence is not known. High levels of heritability have been shown, yet there are difficulties in determining why, not least because nearly all CKCS have MMVD, so a...

Figure 6. A weekly medication organiser.

The role of the veterinary nurse in homecare for the cardiac patient

Home care for patients with cardiac disease which is life-limiting is palliative by nature. Palliative care can be defined as relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder at any stage...

A dog in third degree atrioventricular block: patient case report

Lucy was a 3 year and 2 month old, female neutered Cockapoo. The chief presenting complaint was lethargy and exercise intolerance associated with severe bradycardia at 30 beats per minute (bpm) noted...

Permanent transvenous pacemaker placement in a Terrier with sick sinus syndrome

Species: Canine.

A patient care report of a young crossbreed dog with a patent ductus arteriosus

Species: Canine.