Heart disease and heart failure are best diagnosed with a thorough veterinary exam to
include auscultation, or listening to the dog's heart with a stethoscope.
Not exact matches
In some cases,
auscultation by a board certified cardiologist is indicated to rule out the presence of a murmur (for example breeds with a pre-disposition for Subaortlc Stenosis
include Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Newfoundlands and Boxers).
Complete medical history and physical examination
including lung
auscultation (stethoscope examination)
Before you go for your appointment or to a health clinic, inquire if the cardiologist doing the
auscultation is familiar with the ARCH procedures and will take the time to go up on his / her computer and fill in your form so that your dogs can be
included in the ARCH Database.