Many types of heart disease in dogs, such as congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, heartworm disease, etc., are more typical. Although each condition may have different symptoms, there are also more typical manifestations.
1. Cough
The most common symptom of heart disease in dogs is cough, and most of the time, it is a dry cough. A dry cough occurs after drinking water, and as the disease progresses, the dog may also have a dry cough while resting. Of course, many reasons cause dogs to cough. Owners should pay attention to whether it is caused by heart disease.
Second, increased breathing rate.
It is not easy to detect the increased breathing rate of dogs, and many pet owners’ Changes in this part will also be ignored. Generally speaking, the average breathing rate of a dog is 25 times per minute. If it exceeds 30 times per minute, it is abnormal breathing. If a dog frequently experiences shortness of breath without exercising, the owner should consider whether the dog has a heart attack.
Third, they are unwilling to exercise.
Most dogs are lively and good At moving, so once the dog becomes reluctant to move, there is likely a physical problem. After a dog suffers from heart disease, it will also suddenly be unwilling to exercise, and it is in a state of decreased exercise capacity and very easy to get tired. It may be out of breath after walking for a while, likely caused by heart disease.
4. Swelling of the abdomen
Swelling of the abdomen, ascites, and other symptoms are common symptoms of heart disease. It is due to the weakening of the heart muscle that causes poor blood flow, resulting in a buildup of fluid in the abdomen, which can also directly cause the dog to lose appetite. However, the owner should pay attention to distinguishing the difference between swelling and obesity so as not to affect the judgment of the disease.
Obesity is one of the main causes of heart disease in dogs, and obesity can lead to a series of diseases in dogs, so the owner must control the dog’s weight. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
