News and Advice

SURFARI 2026: 18–19 June 2026 | Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, Cornwall
Book your place at our CPD by the Sea event focused on arrhythmias and ECG interpretation and enjoy a surfing or yoga session!

The Weird and Wacky
A rare congenital presentation in an apparently healthy young dog

The hidden unexpected – HCM in dogs?!
Do dogs get HCM? What to look out for…

Can we eradicate mitral valve disease in UK dogs?
What we can learn from Scandinavian heart testing.

Palliative surgical options – when mitral valve repair is out of the question
Is there an alternative to mitral valve repair?

Mitral valve repair surgery in dogs
What you need to know about canine mitral valve repair

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