{"podcast":{"title":"The Marty & Laura Show","slug":"the-marty-laura-show-7153313","podcast_index_feed_id":7153313,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-marty-laura-show/","website_url":"https://martyandlaurashow.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/03ec7609-2913-4e6d-8fb9-675b66e72dd2/uEzz711RYQfXrYlWWI6XvnYt.png","author":"Laura Reeves & Dr. Marty Greer","episode_count":82,"summary":"Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves deliver unique, fun, fact based conversations about pet health. Greer is the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Veterinarian of the Year and author of “Your Pandemic Puppy.” Reeves is the host of the wildly popular, award-winning Pure Dog Talk podcast. From pro tips on selecting your new dog to what your dog’s runny eyes or your cat’s runny nose mean and what you should do about it, Marty and Laura will meet you where you are (in the car, on the treadmill, walking the dog) and bring you a good laugh, a great story and a bright idea every week.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T06:19:38.060217+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313"},"episode":{"title":"79 — Canine Heart Disease Guide: Managing Mitral Valve Disease and DCM in Dogs","slug":"79-canine-heart-disease-guide-managing-mitral-valve-disease-and-dcm-in-dogs","published_at":"2026-06-17T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/79-canine-heart-disease-guide-managing-mitral-valve-disease-and-dcm-in-dogs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313","url":"https://martyandlaurashow.com//79-canine-heart-disease-guide-managing-mitral-valve-disease-and-dcm-in-dogs","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d28519c2-ea31-497d-a760-9e27bdfca6e4.mp3","summary":"Canine Heart Disease Guide: Managing Mitral Valve Disease and DCM in Dogs Marty and Laura dive into canine cardiac health, breaking down the causes, symptoms and life-extending treatments for the two most common acquired heart diseases in dogs: mitral valve disease in small breeds and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in large breeds. Mitral Valve Disease (Small Breed Dogs): Who it affects: Small breeds like Shih Tzus, Schnauzers and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The Cause: Genetic factors lead to \"knobby\" protrusions on the left-side mitral valve, preventing a proper seal and causing blood to leak backward into the left atrium. Proactive Monitoring: Owners should count their dog’s resting respiratory rate monthly while they are horizontally asleep. Normal is 26 to 32 breaths per minute; rates climbing past 38 to 40 require veterinary attention. Symptoms: Look out for reduced exercise tolerance, weight loss (cardiac cachexia), and a persistent cough (often caused by an enlarged heart pressing on the trachea). Prevention & Care: Excellent dental health and routine brushing can prevent bacteria from latching onto damaged heart valves. Dilated Cardiomyopathy / DCM (Large Breed Dogs): Who it affects: Primarily large breeds like Great Danes, Dobermans, Boxers and Newfoundlands, with rare exceptions in small terriers. The Cause: The heart muscle becomes flabby and weak, impairing its ability to contract. DCM can stem from genetic factors, chemotherapy drugs or nutritional deficiencies (taurine and L-carnitine) linked to grain-free or legume-rich diets. Symptoms & Risks: Unlike small dogs, large dogs with DCM are highly prone to dangerous arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), fainting and sudden acute heart failure. Diagnosis and Modern Treatments: Diagnosis is Accessible:…","meta_description":"Canine Heart Disease Guide: Managing Mitral Valve Disease and DCM in Dogs Marty and Laura dive into canine cardiac health, breaking down the causes, sympt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2149,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/episodes/79-canine-heart-disease-guide-managing-mitral-valve-disease-and-dcm-in-dogs/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/79-canine-heart-disease-guide-managing-mitral-valve-disease-and-dcm-in-dogs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}