Assessment of your dog's cardiac symptoms. Based on ACVIM 2019 guidelines and the EPIC study.
In case of severe respiratory distress, repeated syncope or cyanosis: call your veterinarian or 3115 immediately (national veterinary emergencies 24/7 — free call).
Step 1 of 5 — Breed
What is your dog's breed?
Breed determines genetic cardiac predispositions.
❤️ MVD-risk breeds (mitral valve disease)
💪 DCM-risk breeds (dilated cardiomyopathy)
🐾 Other breeds
Step 2 of 5 — Medical History & Treatments
Medical History & Treatments
This information is essential to correctly interpret symptoms and tailor recommendations.
Current treatments
Medical history
Vaccination
Neutered/spayed?
Step 3 of 5 — Symptoms
What symptoms do you observe?
Select all present symptoms. Each symptom contributes to the risk score.
Step 4 of 5 — Digital Auscultation
Digital stethoscope
Record your dog's cardiac and respiratory sounds for more detailed analysis.
❤️ Cardiac auscultation — 30 seconds
Place the microphone on the left thorax, between the 3rd and 5th intercostal space, just behind the elbow.
0:30
🫁 Pulmonary auscultation — 15 seconds
Place the microphone on the sides, right then left. Detects possible pulmonary oedema.
0:15
Measured vital signs
Step 5 of 5 — Clinical context
Let's clarify the context
This information refines the cardiac risk assessment.