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Heart Murmurs In Dogs And Risks With Anesthesia
Cardiology
A heart murmur can be suggestive of a problem with the heart valves and mitral valve disease is the most common form of heart disease in dogs. Approximately 85% of dogs age 13 years or older have some degree of degenerative valve disease, and some breeds are prone to developing disease at a much younger age. In this segment, Dr. Liza Koster - a veterinary cardiologist - shares her perspectives on how to proceed if a dog is found to have a heart murmur on a physical examination and needs anesthesia for an elective or emergency procedure. Learn more about Mitral Valve Disease diagnosis and staging.