What is congestive heart failure in dogs?
By John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhD for WebVet
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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Written and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhD
and Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
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Article last reviewed - 3/30/2009
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