What are the types and causes of heart disease in dogs?

1, chronic valve disease

Leakage of the heart valve will reduce the amount of blood delivered to the whole body. At this time, the valve will become thicker and uneven, and a good sealing state cannot be formed. This also leads to the mistake of blood "leaking" back, which will produce an abnormal heart sound, that is, heart murmur. This type of heart disease is very common in small dogs.

Among them, the breeds with higher incidence include Pomeranian, Teddy, Yorkshire Terrier and other small dogs.

2. Cardiomyopathy

Due to the fragility or thickening of the myocardium, the efficiency of pumping blood by the heart is reduced. The expansion of the heart leads to the stretching of the myocardium, which also makes the myocardium thinner and weaker. In this weak state, the heart can't pump blood normally. This type is common in large dogs.

Such as the Great Dane and the Irish Wolfhound.

Second, the cause of heart disease in dogs

1, age factor, as most dogs get older, their chances of heart disease will also increase, and the risk of illness will also increase greatly with age.

2, genetic problems, this is because the dog embryo in the development process, the heart development is not complete, when the dog is still an embryo, its atrium is not separated from the beginning. Only with the development of the embryo, its cavity gradually forms a reasonable interval.

3, obesity factors, dog obesity will lead to too much fat in the blood, which will easily lead to the recurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, increase the burden on the heart and promote heart attacks.

4. Variety factors. There are also some high-risk breeds susceptible to heart disease, such as Bomei, Dachshund, Chihuahua, Teddy, etc., which are prone to heart disease due to genetic problems.

5 dietary factors, if the food that dogs usually eat is too greasy, high in salt and high in calories, it will do great harm to the cardiovascular system of dogs.

6. The factors of exercise. Irregular exercise can also affect the dog's heart and lungs. Excessive exercise increases the burden on the dog's heart and lungs, and may even lead to its death. But you can't do it without exercise, and it will also have a certain impact on the dog's cardiopulmonary function. You need the owner to maintain the dog's sports balance.

Dr. Paw Paw introduced the types and causes of heart disease in dogs here. Heart disease is a potential sudden illness. If your dog has a heart attack unfortunately, I hope the owner will give it more care and patience at ordinary times. Good nursing can effectively reduce the risk of illness and make it live a happy life!