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Breed: Cavalier King Charles SpanielAge: 10 years oldDiagnosis: Stage CHometown: Woburn, MAOwners: Holly and Mike ModafferiInstagram: @Cav_King_ChuckCardiologist: Dr. Ivan Sosa, InTown Veterinary GroupSurgical Team: France, Drs. Masami Uechi, Sabine & Jean Hugues BozonChuck was diagnosed when he was 6 years…

This is our big story of one small cute girl and the big love between us forever.We have had Bellissima (Belisa) from the very first day she was born because we also were parents to her mummy.  She has three siblings…

One of the most frequent questions asked when considering a surgery as risky as cardio-pulmonary bypass, is what are the chances my dog will survive the surgery and what is the long term prognosis post-surgery. The answer is always "it…

Whether your dog has undergone Mitral Valve Repair surgery, or any number of other surgeries that require a period of activity restriction in order to recover, it can be difficult to control their energy level and normal habitual activities.   Here…

Breed: Japanese ChinAge: 8 years oldDiagnosis: Stage B2Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FLOwner: Mike CamardelloCardiologist: Dr. Tacy RuppPrimary Vet: Dr. Jose BarbozaSurgical Team: France, Drs. Masami Uechi, Sabine & Jean Hugues BozonZeus was diagnosed at Stage B2 and has been noticeably slowing…

Breed: Cavalier King Charles SpanielAge: 7-1/2 years oldDiagnosis: Stage B2+Hometown: Maple Valley, WAOwner: Marla McAlpineInstagram: @marvelousbymarlaCardiologist: Dr. Mikaela Mueller, Seattle Veterinary SpecialistsSurgical Team: France, Drs. Masami Uechi, Sabine & Jean Hugues BozonIn November 2016, Bentley was diagnosed with Mitral Valve…

Breed: Yorkshire TerrierAge: 11 years oldDiagnosis: Stage CHometown: Prague, Czech RepublicOwner: Tomáš KučeraPrimary Veterinarian: Dr. Vojtěch Novák Read Belisa's surgery story hereSurgical Team: France, Drs. Masami Uechi, Sabine & Jean Hugues BozonBellissima, also called Belisa, was diagnosed in 2014 with…

Traveling by air internationally with your dog can be a stressful event. If you home cook for them, preparing fresh meals can also be difficult.  Some accommodations may not have full kitchens and finding the same ingredients that you typically…

Zoey was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Disease (MVD) in July of 2016. We were told it was a disease of the heart where the valve degenerates causing a regurgitation of blood back into the heart, ultimately leading to congestive heart failure…