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Spironolactone: Uses and Benefits for Cats and Dogs
Spironolactone (Aldactone®) is mainly used to reduce fluid buildup that can occur in dogs and cats with heart failure or liver disease.
How Is Feline HCM Treated?
HCM cannot be cured and stays for life, but early treatment controls it well. Care centers on beta-blockers, diltiazem, diuretics for edema, and anticoagulants for clots — plus keeping a heart drug at home and minimizing stress.
Endocarditis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Endocarditis is infection or inflammation of the heart valves and inner lining, usually from bacteria, viruses, heartworm, or fungi spreading through the bloodstream. Affected pets lose appetite, tire easily, cough, and may develop heart failure if untreated.
Ventricular Septal Defect in Dogs and Cats
Ventricular septal defect is a congenital hole in the wall between the heart's lower chambers, with a clear hereditary tendency. Signs include slow growth, easy fatigue, cough, and breathlessness, and severe cases shorten life. Treatment improves heart function and prevents secondary infection.