Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs

Heart valve or muscle disease can lead to congestive heart failure in dogs. Coughing, breathing changes or reduced stamina warrant veterinary assessment of heart function and fluid accumulation.

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.