The Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour is stopping in Chicago to provide free heart health screenings for dogs in a mobile exam room on August 30. Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will make stops with a sound-proof medical unit at local parks in Chicago on August 30 to perform free dog heart examinations. In addition to providing free heart health screenings, veterinarians will be available to answer questions for dog owners about the common ailment.No appointment is necessary. The veterinarians on tour will also make sure that dog owners are aware of some of the common symptoms seen with heart disease: reduced willingness to walk or exercise, difficulty breathing, coughing, loss of appetite and weight loss.
Heart disease in dogs is almost as prevalent as it is in humans. About 11 percent of the nearly 75 million dogs in the United States have heart disease, and that figure increases to as many as 60 percent among aged dogs and certain predisposed breeds. Yet, a national survey shows that more than half of dog owners are unaware that their dog may be at risk of heart failure. Early diagnosis and treatment of heart failure can significantly prolong and improve the quality of a dog’s life. “Early diagnosis and treatment of heart failure can significantly prolong and improve the quality of a dog’s life,” says Dr. Rebecca Stepien, a canine cardiologist who will travel with a local veterinarian on the Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour. “We look forward to reaching out to local dog owners to educate them about heart disease in dogs and the treatment options. By emphasizing the importance of annual veterinary examinations and early diagnosis of heart disease, we hope to help more dogs live longer and better lives.”
Midwest Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour
- Chicago
Sun., August 30 from 12:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.
Puptown Dog Park
4921 North Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60657
Dr. Brad Francke
Dr. Cecilia Marshal
This event is free and open to the public.
No appointment necessary.
For more information, please contact: Robyn Cauleld at 913.663.4200 or robyn@bcsthinktank.com - To learn more about canine heart disease, visit www.YourDogsHeart.com
