Dog Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease Symptom Tracker
Degenerative mitral valve disease progresses slowly, and small changes in breathing or energy matter. PetHealthLog helps you log resting respiratory rate, cough, and heart medications so trends are clear for your cardiologist.
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Why monitoring valve disease at home is hard
Resting respiratory rate is a key home measurement, but counting breaths each night and remembering the numbers is easy to skip.
Subtle signs like a new cough, reduced stamina, or restlessness at night can creep in gradually and go unnoticed.
Dogs on heart medication may take several pills at different times, and missed doses can be hard to recall later.
What the tracker actually does
Resting respiratory rate log
Record nightly breath counts so you can spot upward trends early.
Cough and energy notes
Track coughing episodes, exercise tolerance, and nighttime restlessness.
Heart medication schedule
Log each cardiac drug, dose, and time with reminder alerts.
Trend charts
View how resting rate and symptoms change over weeks to share with your vet.
Cardiology export
Generate a summary of rates, signs, and doses for cardiology rechecks.
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Get started in under a minute
- Add your dog's profile and enter the mitral valve diagnosis and prescribed heart medications.
- Each night, count resting breaths and log the number along with any cough or energy changes.
- Share the trend charts and export at cardiology rechecks so dose adjustments use real data.
Frequently asked questions
- Can this app diagnose heart disease?
- No. Mitral valve disease is diagnosed by a veterinarian using exam, imaging, and tests. The app only helps you record what you observe at home.
- How do I measure resting respiratory rate?
- Count chest rises while your dog sleeps over one minute. The app stores the number, but your vet decides what it means.
- What resting rate should worry me?
- Thresholds vary by dog, so ask your veterinarian for your dog's target range and when to call. The app does not set medical thresholds.
- Is the app free to use?
- Yes. Core tracking of rates, symptoms, and medications is free with no account required.
- Should I change heart medication based on the log?
- Never adjust cardiac medications yourself. Always consult your veterinarian before making any changes.
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