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February is American Heart Month\u2014the perfect time to focus on heart health for people and their pets. Whether you share your home with a doting dog or an affectionate feline, understanding how to support strong pet heart health is one of the most loving choices you can make. In this blog, our team at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital<\/a> shares important tips for protecting the heart of your furry friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Common Heart Diseases in Dogs and Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heart disease can develop in pets of any age, but senior pets<\/a> are more prone to it as their heart muscles weaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dog heart disease often shows up as valve problems, congenital defects, or issues with the heart muscle itself. Cats, on the other hand, develop hypertrophic cardiomyopathy\u2014a thickening of the heart walls that can make it difficult for the heart to pump effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While these conditions may sound serious, early detection and proper cat heart care or dog heart disease management can significantly improve a pet\u2019s quality of life. That\u2019s why knowing what to look for is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Heart Problems in Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because pets can\u2019t tell us when something feels wrong, subtle shifts in daily habits often provide the first clues. Keep a close watch for these signs of heart problems in pets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n