News and Advice

Prep and Go Checklist: Thoracocentesis
Get ahead and save the stress: our Thoracocentesis Prep and Go Checklist is the only thing you need!

Clock up 9 hours of CPD whilst relaxing by the sea!
HeartVets Surfari 2026 | June 18 & 19 — a conference built around the idea that learning well, means resting well too.

Catch up with what happened at our April events!
April was a busy and rewarding month for the HeartVets team — read all about the events we’ve been involved in.

More HeartVets CPD Events Coming Up!
With CPD events starting as early as this Saturday, find out what’s coming up and how to secure your place.

Why book your place at Surfari 2026 in Cornwall? Book now for June
Learn, connect, and reset at HeartVets’ Surfari – our CPD event by the Sea, returning to Cornwall on 18–19 June 2026.

The benign murmur in puppies and kittens
When is a flow murmur not a flow murmur?

Pre-loved pacemakers: How, What and Why?
In this article we answer the question “can you reuse a human pacemaker for a pet?”

How to prevent heart disease in dogs and cats
Celebrating healthy hearts – top tips from breeding and beyond

Death by heartbreak? TMT in cats
Is transient myocardial thickening the same as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

Cardiology cheat sheet – quick wins for everyday practice
Key factors to crack auscultation, thoracic radiographs and ECGs for cardiac disease.

Prioritising owner education and boosting client engagement
Top owner resources for cardiac case management and tips for simplifying owner education

How HeartVets can improve your cardiac case management in practice
Tools and tips in 2026, for vets and nurses