Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology

05/07/2026

Dolly is a 3 year-old Bavarian Mountain Hound who first visited us as a puppy in 2023 for a very loud heart murmur. She was diagnosed with a congenital pulmonic valve defect. At that time, she already showed severe secondary changes, and her prognosis without intervention was guarded.

Dolly’s family did not hesitate and chose to proceed with surgery. The balloon valvuloplasty was done at MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center in 2023. This procedure is designed to improve the defect and typically allows for a normal life expectancy.

Miss Dolly has officially graduated from her cardiology visits today! 🥰

We have enjoyed getting to know Dolly and her family over the years. We will certainly miss seeing her cute face! 🧡

04/14/2026

Belle, the 4-year-old English Pointer who first presented to our office in 2023 for an irregular heartbeat and frequent collapsing episodes.

Belle was diagnosed with severe pulmonic stenosis, a congenital defect. Following her diagnosis, her owners elected to proceed with a balloon valvuloplasty at Michigan State MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Medical Center.

We are thrilled to report that today’s recheck echocardiogram showed excellent results. Since her surgery in 2023, Belle’s heart has returned to a normal state. As a result, Belle has officially graduated from her cardiology care and no longer requires follow-up visits!!

It has been a true pleasure working with Belle and her family. We wish her the very best! 💜

03/16/2026

Come out and join us for the IRONDOG 5k this Saturday 3/21 at 9:00am!! 🏃‍♀️🏃

Run/walk with your furry friend!! 🐶

The IRONDOG 5k is on Saturday March 21, 2026. It includes the following events: 5k Run/Walk and Virtual 5k Run/Walk.

03/16/2026

*** Please note that our office will be closed from March 30th through April 5th. ***

If your pet requires a medication refill, please let us know as soon as possible, so we can ensure it is processed before the closure. 💊

While the office is closed, we will still be monitoring our email. Should you have any urgent questions or concerns, please reach out. 👥

Thank you, Mid-Michigan Veterinary Cardiology Team

12/16/2025

Please note that our office will be closed from December 19th through January 4th.

If your pet requires a medication refill, please let us know as soon as possible so we can ensure it is processed before the closure.

While the office is closed, we will still be monitoring our email. Should you have any urgent questions or concerns, please reach out.

Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful patients and clients! 🎄☃️

08/28/2025

Our office will be closed 9/1 and 9/2.
Please email us if your pet needs a medication refill.
Thank you! 🥰

08/05/2025

❤️Everyone meet Little Man❤️

Little Man is a very sweet 3-year-old terrier mix currently being sheltered at Adopt-A-Pet. He came to us because their veterinarian heard a heart murmur. 🩺

He was diagnosed with severe pulmonic stenosis, a congenital heart defect that narrows the valve between the heart and lungs. This condition has placed strain on the right side of his heart. This can lead to heart failure or sudden death if left untreated. 💔

Dr. Weder has recommended a balloon valvuloplasty, a minimally invasive procedure that can relieve the obstruction and significantly improve his long-term prognosis.

Little Man is currently stable and an excellent candidate for intervention. With timely treatment, his outlook is very good. Hopefully in the short future he will also find a Fur-ever home! 🥰

If you would like to donate towards Little Man’s heart procedure please call Adopt-A-Pet, 810-629-0723.

06/25/2025

🫀 Mitral Valve Disease: A Common Cause of Heart Disease in Dogs 🐶

Does your vet hear a murmur during exams? Your dog could have mitral valve disease (MVD)—the most common heart condition in small to medium-breed dogs.

Over time, this leaky valve makes the heart work harder, which can lead to some serious complications. But here’s the good news:
💊 Early diagnosis and the right treatment plan can delay complications we see like congestive heartfailure by months—or even years.

✅ Watch for signs like:
• Coughing
• Breathing changes
• Fatigue
• Collapse or fainting

If your veterinary hears a heart murmur, schedule an examination by a cardiologist. Further testing like an echocardiogram is needed. 🩺

06/24/2025

Our office will be closed starting July 9th; we will be returning on July 21st.

If your pet is needing medication refills soon, please call our office.

Thank you! 🥰

06/19/2025

🔍 What is the proBNP test?
It’s a blood test that looks for signs that your cat’s heart is under stress — sometimes even before symptoms appear.

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😺 We recommend it when your cat has:
✅ A heart murmur or irregular rhythm
✅ Trouble breathing or coughing
✅ At-risk breeds like Sphynx, Maine C***s or Ragdolls
✅ Symptoms that could be heart-related (but might also be lung, thyroid, or kidney issues)

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📊 What do the results mean?

🟢 Normal:
That’s great! It’s unlikely your cat has significant heart disease. If they have symptoms, we’ll look at other causes like asthma or airway disease.

🔴 Elevated:
This means your cat’s heart may be under strain — often from heart disease, but other conditions can also elevate proBNP, especially in older cats. These include:
• Hyperthyroidism
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Chronic kidney disease

An abnormal result helps guide us to do more testing, like a heart ultrasound (echocardiogram).

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💡 Next steps if elevated:
🔎 Echocardiogram to evaluate the heart
🧪 Testing for other conditions like thyroid, high blood pressure or kidney disease
📆 Ongoing monitoring to manage their health long-term