Diets and nutrition for cardiac disease in companion animals
Cardiac disease isn’t just about leaky valves or enlarged chambers – it’s a full-body metabolic upheaval. Chronic RAAS activation, inflammatory cytokines and wobbly energy metabolism crank up resting energy needs while suppressing appetite. The result is the dreaded cardiac cachexia, and once that starts survival time plummets (Ineson et al., 2019). So, what do you as […]
Feline congenital heart disease: understanding the clinical signs and managing care
Acquired heart disease in cats is relatively common in general practice, reported to affect about 15 percent of the feline population (Payne et al., 2015). Congenital heart disease (CHD), while important, is more unusual. There are fewer general population studies reporting prevalence of congenital defects in cats, but figures from referral populations estimate a prevalence of […]
Pericardial Effusions in Small Animals: Causes and Diagnosis
Pericardial disease is a commonly overlooked condition in veterinary medicine. It includes various disorders affecting the pericardium, the double-walled sac containing the heart. One of the most significant concerns is pericardial effusion, a condition that can impact both pets and veterinary professionals managing their care. This article explores pericardial effusion, including its causes, diagnosis, treatment […]