Local vet weighs in on heart disease in pets

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Local vet weighs in on heart disease in pets

DELMARVA – If you’re a pet owner, you probably want to do whatever you can to keep your furry companion happy and healthy. Dr. Marianne Bailey with the Queenstown Veterinary Hospital says heart disease should be on every pet owner’s mind. If you have a dog, coughing, especially when laying down or exercising, is one early symptom. Another common symptom is an increase in their respiratory rate. For cats, Dr. Bailey says they often don’t show sym…