Patent Ductus Arteriosus - PDA Written by: Cheryl FilsonPatent Ductus Arterious PDA is one of the most commonly diagnosed congenital heart defect in dogs. It is often found in young dogs and is commonly diagnosed in animals less than one year old....

Heart Murmurs in Older Maltese Written by: Vicki Fierheller As Maltese reach the double digits in age, it is not uncommon for them to develop a heart murmur. This condition is caused by turbulent blood flow within the heart. Usually the murmur is...