Heart-warming Tales

Submit your story of a canine member of your family and his or her battle against heart disease. And of course, please submit your photos!

Stories shared with us

Young at Heart
Louisiana

Eight-year-old Boxer, Sadie, has always been friendly, playful, and excited to meet new people, but after several incidents of her collapsing and then becoming lethargic and beginning to not want to eat, her owners knew something was wrong. Sadie was referred for an ultrasound and her doctors recommended a new product they were excited about. It has been 10 months since she has been on Vetmedin^® (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets and because of the product she is running, playing with her tennis ball, and acting like a puppy again.

Back On the Trail Again
Pennsylvania

A newly rejuvenated sense of adventure keeps Chili, a
13-year-old Beagle, active these days. After being put on Vetmedin^® (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets to regulate her heart, Chili's energy was up and she was feeling much better only after a few days of being on VETMEDIN. For the first time in many years, Chili was able to join her family on a hiking trip in the Allegheny National Forest. She was not only able to keep up with everyone, she led the hike. With her renewed lifestyle, she’ll be able to live out her remaining years happier and healthier than ever before.

Remembering a hunting companion
Ohio

Dr. Brent Born from Kenyon Veterinary Clinic was a helpful aid in the life of German Shorthair Pointer, Duke. Duke was suffering from congestive heart failure when Dr. Born stepped in as a friend and veterinarian for Duke’s owner. Dr. Born suggested that Duke be put on a new medication for congestive heart failure called Vetmedin^® (pimobendan) Chewable Tablets. After a week of being on VETMEDIN, Duke’s owner came in to buy another week’s worth of VETMEDIN and then started buying an entire month’s worth. Duke and his hunting companion spent another 4 months together as a result.