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

All types can result in significant illness or heart failure. Your veterinarian can prescribe an appropriate diet and medicines.

Heart disease medications for dogs include benazepril, digoxin, diltiazem, and enalapril.