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Navigating the Japan Trains
Navigating the Japan train systems for the first time can be stressful. This guide was put this together to help others.
MVD Studies From Around the Country
Virginia Tech and Auburn University are enrolling dogs in studies to further research in the area of Mitral Valve Disease. If you are opting not to have surgery to correct the mitral valve defect, these could be options for your…
Traveling by train in Japan using PASMO
PASMO CardsThe simplest and easiest way to navigate the public and private transportation systems is to sign up for a PASMO Card.
Japan Pet Taxi Service
While traveling to Japan for my surgery I used a wonderful pet taxi service called Yako doghouse that specializes in picking up pets and families from local airports (Haneda and Narita)
Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs
What is Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs? Myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs is an acquired, inherited condition that accounts for approximately 80% of all diagnosed canine heart conditions. This prevalent disease affects an estimated 30-50% of small-breed dogs…
Jasmine Clinic Webinar
Last year we were honored to attend a webinar Dr. Sayaka Takeuchi, Dr. Masami Uechi and other vital staff at the Jasmine Clinic hosted. They were gracious enough to host and recorded the seminar to educate our Mighty Hearts families…
Mighty Hearts Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports dogs with Mitral Valve Disease through surgical intervention.
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