Congestive heart failure affects dogs and cats in a similar way to people. Regardless of the underlying cause of heart failure, the symptoms, treatment approaches, and goals are similar. Although heart failure in pets usually carries a guarded long-term prognosis, both veterinarians and owners alike have a common desire to provide the best possible quality of life during this time. On this show, Dr. Darcy Adin, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist, will discuss what signs dogs and cats show when they are experiencing heart failure, how veterinarians diagnose, treat, and monitor heart failure, and what you can do at home as an active participant in your pet’s care.