Impact of Alternative Proteins on Feline Cardiomyopathy Diets high in pulses (eg, peas, lentils, beans, chickpeas) have been associated with DCM in dogs. Discover whether a similar association exists for cats based on a survey of cardiologists and a comparison of their affected patients. Cardiology
Vertebral Left Atrial Size in Dogs with Preclinical Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) can identify cardiac enlargement and help stage myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs. Discover if VLAS can also be used to predict impending congestive heart failure in dogs with preclinical MMVD. Cardiology
Significance of Subclinical Heart Murmurs in Cats Benign heart murmurs are not an uncommon occurrence in cats, but are there any red flags to watch for? A study of 163 cats with subclinical heart murmurs asked which cats might be headed for heartbreak. Cardiology
Research Note: Predicting Heart Failure or Cardiac Death in Dogs with Preclinical Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease