Tips for recognizing heart disease in pets 16-Feb-2021 11:15 AM EST, by Cornell University
Newswise February is American Heart Month – for your pets too!
Dr. Bruce G. Kornreich, Director of the Cornell Feline Health Center and board-certified veterinary cardiologist at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares some tips about heart disease in your pets.
Kornreich says:
“February is American Heart Month, and it is important that every dog and cat owner is empowered to recognize signs of heart disease in their pets.
“Regular veterinary checkups are a key component in diagnosing and managing feline heart disease. The best thing that owners can do is to make sure their cats have thorough medical checkups at least once a year for cat less than 10 year of age and twice yearly thereafter during which their veterinarian pays close attention to the heart.