Heart Disease in Dogs

How common is heart disease in dogs?

About 10% of all dogs have heart disease.¹

Most importantly, the incidence of heart disease increases dramatically with age. The incidence of heart disease increases to more than 60% in aged dogs.² This is particularly the case in dogs with valvular heart disease:

• About 10% of dogs between the ages of 5 and 8 years are affected³
• 20-25% of dogs between the ages of 9 and 12 years are affected³
• 30-35% of dogs more than 13 years are affected³
• 75% of dogs over 16 years are affected⁴

If your dog has been diagnosed with heart disease, don't lose hope. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment and management, you increase your dog's opportunity to live a more normal life.