My little lady Kasha a 3yo Border Collie has just been for her 6 monthly check up and found she has a low heart rate.She gets plenty of walks and runs with burst of energy then she chills out has a well balanced diet and no other problems

Kasha has had loads of test done low heart rate low bp and after a mri seems she has a large heart Has any one else come across this before

If an underlying problem such as an underactive thyroid is diagnosed, the best therapy is to treat this disease — then the arrhythmia should correct itself. If the heart itself is the problem, your veterinarian will prescribe medications to regulate the heartbeat in your dog, such as beta blockers, digitalis or modern drugs such as pimobendin. If your pet is having trouble breathing, he may need hospitalization for oxygen therapy and strict rest.

Weight control plays an important role because carrying extra weight puts a strain on the circulatory system. Many other factors are outside your control, but be vigilant for signs of breathing difficulties and lethargy, because early diagnosis can make all the difference.