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What is Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs?

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What is congestive heart failure in dogs?

 

In congestive heart failure, the heart cannot pump blood effectively, and fluid backs up into the lungs or abdomen.  Pets with congestive heart failure often cough and have difficulty breathing or getting around.

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Credit: Written and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhDand Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
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