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Although heart problems are most often found in older pets, these conditions can affect companion animals at any age. While heart disease can be life-threatening, early diagnosis and appropriate therapy can help to extend your pet’s life. In fact, if caught soon enough, some forms of heart disease can even be cured.
Untreated heart disease can lead to congestive heart failure (CHF), which occurs when the heart can no longer pump blood effectively. If an animal is suffering from CHF, fluid usually accumulates in and around the lungs and sometimes in the abdomen. Congenital heart disease (animals born with a heart problem), valvular heart disease (abnormalities of the heart valves), arrhythmias (rhythm disturbances), and heartworm disease can all lead to CHF.
Contact Huron East Animal Hospital immediately if your pet starts breathing rapidly or coughing, loses his or her appetite, tires easily, seems weak, or has trouble exercising. We can diagnose many heart problems during a physical exam. Additional tests, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG), radiographs (x-rays), and ultrasounds, may also be needed to accurately identify the cause of the heart disease or failure.
Huron East Animal Hospital
A4-1606 Battler Rd
Kitchener, Ontario N2R 0C9
t: 519-895-8883
f: 519-895-8886
Business Hours
Mon – Fri: 8am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Justin To
13:26 18 Oct 22
I brought my rabbit Wanda to Huron East Animal Hospital for an emergency situation. All the staff were friendly, helpful and concerned about Wanda's situation. They were able to book Wanda in quickly for an emergency appointment.Wanda was treated with the utmost care and expertise you could hope... for. They asked many questions, examined Wanda and came up with a treatment plan, giving me options and pricing, so there was no surprise at the end. The prices for this emergency situation were very reasonable.Dr. Johnson answered all my questions and quelled my concerns, with genuine care for Wanda's health and professional advise. Dr. Johnson even drew me a detailed diagram to help explain the situation. Beyond me being put at ease by the entire staff at Huron East Animal Hospital, Wanda was completely calm while being handled the staff and Dr. Johnson. I think Wanda enjoyed her trip to the vet! The clinic even called me a couple of days later to check and see if Wanda's health was improving, which I thought was such a professional courtesy.I really couldn't have asked for more while going through a rough situation with Wanda. If you are looking for a great team to help your pet with ongoing and emergency care, then Huron East Animal Hospital should be your first stop.read more
Andrea C
19:53 10 Feb 22
Stop searching for a great vet, this is the one!! Our two pups, Fajita and Hamburger, love their visits and the staff really do care for their well-being. Always calling to check in with our two fur kiddos ❤️
Huron East Animal Hospital
A4-1606 Battler Rd
Kitchener, Ontario N2R 0C9
t: 519-895-8883
f: 519-895-8886
Hours
Mon – Fri: 8am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed
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