Little Dogs with Big Hearts: What Does this Mean for My Pet?

On Sunday, May 15, at 2-3:30 PM, Dr. Mandi Kleman, DVM, DACVIM, will lead a free lecture in the auditorium at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists animal hospital at 880 Canal Street in Stamford, CT.

The topic of this lecture will be heart disease in dogs and it will serve as an overview of Mitral Valve Disease for dog owners. Dr. Kleman will briefly outline the disease process, the diagnosis, the possible symptoms, and how to care for a pet with Mitral Valve Disease.

Heart disease is not just an ‘old dog’ disease and certain breeds are more prone to it than others. 50% of our beloved small breed dogs over the age of 10 have heart disease. Valvular heart disease can be compared to the slow aging process of joints, which may result in arthritis. In small breed dogs, the valves within the heart can also degenerate with age. As these valves become more abnormal, blood begins to flow backwards within the heart and results in a heart murmur.

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is proud to provide pet health educational sessions for owners.

If you are interested in attending any of these classes or learning more about our pet health educational sessions, please call us at 203-595-2777 or email us at info@cuvs.org. Space is limited and reservations are required for attendance. All classes are held at CUVS. Please check back often for session updates.