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When Medication Should Be Started In A Dog That Has A Heart Murmur
Cardiology
Heart murmurs are sometimes heard during the course of a physical exam and indicate some degree of abnormal blood flow within the heart. Mitral valve disease is the most common form of heart disease in dogs and it can progress to heart failure in some patients. Starting on medication is appropriate for some but not all dogs with heart murmurs. Dr. Meg Sleeper - a veterinary cardiologist at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine - details her approach to managing a dog with a heart murmur. Learn more about medical management of mitral valve disease in dogs.