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Heart Block (First Degree) in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Heart block (first degree) in dogs happens when electrical impulse transmissions in the heart are delayed. The condition might not produce any symptoms.

Unfortunately, certain dog breeds are most at risk of the condition. Those breeds include Dachshunds and Cocker Spaniels.

Thankfully, in many cases of the condition, no treatment is needed.

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