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Signs & Symptoms of Heart Attacks in Dogs. The bad news about heart attacks is that they are often very sudden and unpredictable by nature. This makes the &
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A heart attack, or "myocardial infarction," happens when blood is blocked from reaching the heart muscle (myocardium). Canine heart attacks have been seen in &
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Dogs do not experience "heart attacks" in the same way that humans do. However, they can experience heart failure that ultimately stops the heart. However &
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Yes they can. Actually, my 20 year old Chihuahua mix, died of a heart attack. Any animal is prone to heart disease, heart failure, irregular heart beat and &
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There are all sorts of pluses and minuses to the world of veterinary medicine when compared to human medicine, but in one area veterinarians come up clear winners: In &
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A heart attack, or "myocardial infarction," happens when blood is blocked from reaching the heart muscle (myocardium).

Canine heart attacks have been seen in all breeds and are very rare.

If you notice symptoms of a heart attack in your dog, keep calm, do not attempt CPR, and contact a veterinarian immediately.

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Causes of heart attack in dogs include: Tumor : Tumor masses growing on or around the heart vasculature can block blood flow to the heart muscle. Hypothyroidism : &
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Can Dogs Get Heart Attacks? YES! But a true heart attack (because of coronary artery disease) is very rare indeed. However, dogs can, rarely, suffer from heart &
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Heart attacks in dogs and cats are rare, but their hearts function similarly to human hearts. The technical term for a heart attack is myocardial infarction &
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Finally, heart disease is the third common reason a dog might suffer a heart attack. By recognizing heart disease, pet owners can minimize the chances of their &

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