What are the signs of congestive heart failure in dogs?
Manuel Maggio
2025-08-12 19:59:41
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Coughing, breathlessness and low energy are all common symptoms of a heart problem. Some of the most common types of heart disease in dogs include: Mitral valve disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmias. Always contact your vet if your dog has symptoms of a heart problem, contact them immediately if your dog is struggling to breathe. Mitral valve disease is a problem with a one of the valves inside the heart. Dilated Cardiomyopathy is a weakness in the heart muscle that causes the heart to become large, floppy and unable to pump blood properly. An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart beat rhythm that can cause fainting episodes.
Gerry Maggio
2025-08-01 00:40:24
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The clinical signs for CHF are similar once a dog reaches Stage C and D. These clinical signs that a dog is dying of congestive heart failure are: Coughing, Constant panting, Issues breathing while indoors, Rapid breathing, especially at rest, Reluctance or refusal to exercise, Easily tired after walking and playing, Blue-tinged gums, Distended abdomen, Coughing up blood, Collapse. Possible complications can come up as a result of disease progression or a side effect of medication, these may include: Lack of appetite, Pulmonary edema, Ascites, Gastrointestinal ulceration, Anxiety, Diarrhea, Weight loss and muscle mass loss, Changes in electrolyte blood work values.
Felix Romaguera
2025-08-01 00:39:41
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Coughing more than usual, during or after exercise or a few hours before bedtime, is one symptom of heart problems. Having a hard time breathing or exercising and tiring easily are also signs. Pacing before bedtime and having a hard time settling down and increased respiratory rate -- how many breaths per minute, can be indicative of heart issues. More symptoms may develop, as the disease gets worse, including a swollen belly from fluid buildup, fainting because of blocked blood flow to the brain, and change in tongue or gum color to bluish gray because of poor oxygen flow. Weight loss as your dog loses their ability to store healthy fat is another possible symptom.
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