Chronic valvular disease in dogs
Chronic valvular disease (CVD) is a common acquired heart disease in dogs, and may account for up to 75% of congestive heart failure (CHF) cases in this species.
Chronic valvular disease (CVD) is a common acquired heart disease in dogs, and may account for up to 75% of congestive heart failure (CHF) cases in this species.
When dealing with a dog that has started to lose its eyesight, it is essential – as with so many other situations in veterinary medicine – to initiate the consultation by obtaining a good history.
The first step in detecting oral disease is to perform an initial oral examination in the awake animal. However, in order to thoroughly detect disease a complete oral examination must be performed under general anesthesia.