Demystifying Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs – A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Management

May 13, 2026

Join us for this presentation to better recognize canine congestive heart failure and build a structured framework to intervene with confidence.

Dr. Éva Larouche-Lebel will dive into one of the most significant challenges we face in general practice: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). It is a condition that, if left unmanaged, rapidly diminishes the lives of our canine patients, often carrying a sense of urgency and, for many, a degree of uncertainty. But while the stakes are high, our approach can be steady, structured, and proactive. The good news is that we can bring clarity to the chaos. We can recognize the signs sooner. We can interpret our findings with more precision. And we can initiate treatment with greater confidence. That is exactly what this session is about. Let’s dive into CHF, starting with the clinical fundamentals. We will move beyond the theory and focus on a practical, real-world framework for diagnosis and management. We will explore the strengths and the limitations of the tools in your clinic, helping you identify exactly where you stand on the diagnostic timeline and exactly when a referral becomes the most powerful tool in your kit. It’s time to move from reactive management to confident, structured care.

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