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In honor of Valentines Day here’s an informational post on heart disease Mitral Valve Disease in Dogs: What is the mitral valve?... The heart has four chambers. The upper chambers are called atria and the lower chambers are called ventricles. The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is called the mitral valve The most common cause of mitral valve disease: Because of the high pressure created when the left ventricle contracts and pumps blood out to the body, the mitral valve may begin to ’wear out’ and leak over time. This is known as mitral valve insufficiency (MVI) or mitral regurgitation and is often associated with a heart murmur. How common is mitral valve disease? Approximately one in ten dogs (10%) will develop some form of heart disease during their lifetime, and approximately 80% of the heart disease is due to mitral valve insufficiency. MVI is more common in small dogs than large breeds. What are the signs of mitral valve disease? What are the consequences of it? The earliest sign of a leaking mitral valve is normally a heart murmur. Initially, MVI is asymptomatic (produces no obvious clinical signs). As time progresses, the regurgitation becomes more severe and as more blood flows back into the atrium, the heart's efficiency is reduced. Eventually, congestive heart failure develops. From the time a murmur develops, it may be a few months to several years until heart failure occurs. Treatment/Managament: Unfortunately there is no curative treatment, but there are medications that help improve the hearts function and slow down progression. #heartdisease #vetmed #smallanimalmedicine @ Grayson Veterinary Hospital

Happy New Year!!! Can’t wait to see everyone in 2021. #newyear #2021>2020 #petresolutions @ Grayson Veterinary Hospital

Merry Christmas from us to you #familytime #christmas #smallanimalmedicine #vetmed

DENTAL DISEASE is one of the most common medical conditions seen by veterinarians. Over 80% of dogs over the age of three have active dental disease. Few dogs show obvious signs of dental disease, so it is up to the dog’s family and veterinarian to uncover this hidden/painful condition. What is it?!? How do I help prevent it?!? The best way to prevent tartar build-up is through daily tooth brushing using a toothpaste that is specifically formulated for dog...s. Unfortunately, even though it is the best form of plaque control, most dog owners are unable to brush their dog’s teeth daily. Special dog chew toys and treats may also help reduce or delay plaque and tartar build-up. Some pet foods have been specifically formulated as dental diets that mechanically and/or chemically assist in plaque removal. Water additives are also available. Please call if you have any questions or if you’d like an estimate for a dental cleaning! #dental #smallanimalmedicine #dentaldisease #pearlywhites https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-p/dental-disease-in-dogs @ Grayson Veterinary Hospital See more

Vince is showing his love for veterinarians this Halloween. Happy Halloween from Grayson Veterinary Hospital. PS: post your loved ones in their costumes below #happyhalloween #dogcostume #catcostume #veterinarymedicine

Let’s keep our patients safe this fall season! Feel free to contact us or Pet Poison Control if you have any questions. #veterinarymedicine #smallanimal #pettoxins #weloveourpatients #fall

Because it’s Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! The week to help remind ourselves of the people who make our hospital work each and every day. ...... The work that they do to make so many lives better can go under appreciated. So try and remember to thank them on a consistent basis. We are very fortunate to have them. Some jobs are harder than others. Some days are harder than others. But still they do it each and every day. #vettechweek #veterinarymedicine #graysonveterinaryhospital #dreamteam