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Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs

Pulmonary hypertension is abnormally high pressure in lung arteries.

Pulmonary hypertension is abnormally high pressure in lung arteries. Several underlying disorders can contribute, so diagnosis guides treatment and prognosis.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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