Companion Animal Clinic

Is your dog or cat at risk for heart disease?  Approximately 15% of dogs are at risk, and feline heart disease has always been a difficult thing to diagnose until now.  

Assess your dogs risk factors by calculating the score on the chart below, and check out our new blood test for determining heart disease.  








Risk Factor                                                                            Points

High Risk Breed (see chart on Canine Cardiocare page)                   10
Over 6 years old                                                                           5
Cough                                                                                           5
Excessive Panting                                                                          4
Labored Breathing                                                                         3
Tires Easily                                                                                   1
Reduced Appetite                                                                          1
Loss of Appetite                                                                            1

Heart Risk Assessment Score
0                                 7                         15                            30
Low                                     Medium                                         High