Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a serious condition caused by an abnormal thickening of the heart's left ventricle which results in life-threatening symptoms.
MRIs for Dogs: What should you know?
At VRCC, our board-certified veterinarians use advanced diagnostic tools including our in-house MRI, which can help to diagnose a range of health issues in dogs from a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament to brain tumors. Today, our vets in Englewood talk about why MRI scans can be useful, and the conditions this technology can help diagnose in dogs.
X-rays for Dogs: What You Need to Know
X-rays are important diagnostic tools and are often used by the specialists at VRCC. Today, our Englewood vets explain how X-rays are used to help diagnose heart conditions in dogs, how safe they are, and what factors affect the cost.
Heart Murmurs In Dogs
What does it mean if your dog is diagnosed with a heart murmur? Today, our Englewood specialist vet team tells you more about heart murmurs in dogs, including causes, types, and treatment.
Side Effects of Radiation Therapy for Dogs
At VRCC, we offer veterinary radiation therapy as a treatment option for dogs with various forms of cancer. Today, our vets in Englewood discuss some of the benefits and side effects of radiation therapy for dogs and what you can expect.
Heart Murmurs in Dogs: Causes & Prognosis
Heart murmurs are abnormal heart sounds that vets can hear by listening with a stethoscope. There is a wide range of causes for heart murmurs in dogs that can range from no impact on your pup's health to a more severe prognosis. Today, our VRCC vets in Englewood explain.
Is my dog overweight?
Carrying extra weight can have negative effects on your dog's overall health and can increase their chances of suffering from conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint pain. Today, our Englewood vets share some signs that may indicate that your dog is overweight, and what you can do to help get your pet's weight back on track.
What is an atrioventricular heart block?: Diagnosis & Treatment
Heart block is when the electrical signals sent to your pet's heart from their brain aren't properly conducted from the top to the bottom of your companion's heart. This cardiac issue can be quite serious if not identified and addressed. Here, our vets explain what atrioventricular heart block is, its diagnosis, and the treatment for heart block in pets from Englewood and beyond.
Kidney Failure in Dogs - Signs, Symptoms & Causes
Learn about the causes and treatment options for kidney failure in dogs, as well as the signs and symptoms of kidney failure that Englewood pet owners should be aware of.