Addressing Arrhythmia in Dogs

I recently adopted a six year old Italian Greyhound. It was given to us by the previous owners, but the family passed the health records on to us because it had been diagnosed with arrhythmia, or heart palpitations. This condition is caused by an irregularity in the electrical impulses that control the canine’s heartbeat. This is evident in a pulse that is too fast, too slow, or the pulse is off. Arrhythmia is not rare, sometimes it will not have any negative effect. However, an irregular heartbeat may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition.

Causes of Arrhythmia

The scientific reason for the irregularity of the heartbeat is a change in the discharge of impulses from the sinoatrial node, otherwise known as the natural movement of the heart. There are several underlying conditions that could affect the symptoms of the sinoatrial node. First, dog breath naturally increases and decreases the heart rate. This is similar to humans. You will feel your pulse as you breathe in and out, and you will know that your veins slow down as you exhale. While this is natural, the fluctuations could be exacerbated by some gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. It could also be the result of head trauma which increases the pressure on the dog’s skull. Nervous system nervous diseases can also be affecting the dog. In some cases the cause is not identifiable.

Recognize the signs

While the first arrhythmia symptom, an uneven heartbeat, can be difficult to recognize, other symptoms may be more noticeable. If the delay between the pulses is prolonged, the dog has become physically weak. In severe cases, the dog could lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen flow. Because the arrhythmia is often associated with breathing, dogs known for breathing difficulties, such as puppies, shi-tzus, and Pekingese to develop the condition they are prone. If you notice any of these, have your veterinarian examine your dog to try to determine the underlying cause.

Cure

Your specific treatment for the arrhythmia depends on what your veterinarian has identified as the underlying cause. Because it can be a symptom of other conditions, however, treatment for irregular heartbeat is more likely than treating the symptom directly. However, you will continue your treatment as recommended until the specific cause is removed. If the irregularity is caused by difficulty breathing or other physical limitations, such as great pain, there can be no medical treatment. It is necessary. In these cases, however, it is recommended that you limit your dog’s exercise to make sure it does not become overweight or put your pet on a restricted calorie diet. In the case of my Italian Greyhound, the vet’s diagnosis was that there was no underlying cause for his irregular heartbeat. The only warning is that do not play with my dog too hard or too excited. As long as I keep him relatively calm, he suffers no adverse health effects, and lives a happy life Like another dog.

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