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September 5, 2025Open Access

Prevalence of Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats Treated in the Region of Marilia-Sao Paulo during the Period from 2019 to 2023

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ICIsabela Bazzo da CostaMRMichael R. RubiraADAline Chaves Donegá

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Overview

Observational analysis identifies heart disease in 83.5% of evaluated dogs and cats, highlighting breed and age variations.

Key Points

  • Heart diseases were diagnosed in 83.5% of evaluated cases, predominantly in dogs at 97.6%.
  • Canine acquired heart diseases accounted for 96.1%, with Poodles being the most affected at 21.5%.
  • Feline cardiomyopathies represented 81% of cases, particularly affecting mixed-breed cats with an average age of 8.4 years.
  • Prevalence data revealed trends based on species, breed, age, and body weight in heart disease cases.

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Costa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3a2b2b87ece8dc954979https://doi.org/10.36557/2009-3578.2025v11n2p1730-1751
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