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Mitral Valve Repair Metrics
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…
Post-Surgical Strategies for Restricting Activity
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…
Traveling With Home Prepared Meals
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’s First MVR Surgery Story
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…
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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