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Big and small, little and large…

Wednesday, 27 September 2017 - 4:51pm

...did you know that, generally speaking, the type of heart disease that our companions might suffer from, varies with their size?

LITTLE DOGS are more likely to get disease of the valves of the heart.

LARGE DOGS more commonly suffer from disease of the heart muscle itself.

And not forgetting about our inquisitive CATS. Over 30% of Maine Coons are prone to heart muscle disease, but all breeds are susceptible.

A quick listen with a stethoscope can give us lots of information.

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