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Heart Disease
Dogs can develop several types of heart disease:
Defective valves that lose the ability to close properly, which causes abnormal blood flow
Abnormal heart beats
The thinning and weakening of the heart muscle (myocardium) walls

Cardiomyopathy is a hereditary disease of the heart muscle in which inflammation and scarring cause enlargement of the heart and dilation of the chambers. Eventually the muscle weakens and the dog develops congestive heart failure.
The good news is that there is now effective treatment: L-carnitine, an amino acid available at health food stores, plus Lasix, a prescription diuretic. Without treatment dogs typically die within four months.
Early identification of incipient cases is supposed to be possible by measuring the L-carnitine level in the urine.
The difficulty is finding a lab that can do this. Heart disease medications for dogs include benazepril, digoxin, diltiazem, and enalapril.

Preventive Dog Health Neutering/Spaying Your Dog Weight Control Second-Hand Smoke and Canine Cancer Dental Care Visiting the Vet Time for Vaccinations Core Vaccinations Non-Core Vaccinations Lyme Disease	Dog Health Conditions (General) Allergies (Food and Skin) Bladder Control Breathing Problems Eye Problems General Pain Hearing Problems High Blood Pressure Joint Pain Lameness (unable to use one or more limb[s] effectively) Separation Anxiety
Dog Diseases and Illnesses Autoimmune Disease Cancer Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (Canine Alzheimer's) Diabetes Dog Flu Heart Disease Oral Disease Osteoarthritis or Canine Hip Dysplasia Spinal Disease Kidney Disease Epilepsy	Common Dog Infections Respiratory Infection Skin Problems or Infection Urinary Tract Infection or Urinary Tract Problems Dog Parasitic Conditions Heartworm Intestinal Worms (tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms) Ear Mites Fleas and Ticks Ringworm

Food and Nutrition Your Dog's Diet Choosing the Right Dog Food People Foods: Are They Safe? Portion Size Mealtime Frequency Chews and Treats Your Dog Will Love

Exercising Your Dog Energy Levels Getting Enough Exercise Beneficial Types of Exercise Canine Safety Your Dog and the Outside World Training Your Dog

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