Cardiovascular

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Routine

Overview

congenital; failure of a foetal blood vessel to close. Signs: heart murmur in puppy, exercise intolerance. Surgical / interventional correction.

Non-prescriptive. This entry deliberately does NOT name specific drugs, doses, routes, or durations. Treatment decisions rest with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog and considered its history.

Draft — vet review pending. This entry has not yet been signed off by a registered veterinarian.

Predisposed breeds

Pyrenean Shepherd

France; Pyrenees sheep-herding dog (rough- and smo

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