Heart or Lungs? Expert Strategies for Triaging Dyspneic Cats With Dr. Zoyhofski

When a cat is presented with acute dyspnea, differentiating heart from lung disease isn’t just important—it’s imperative. In this episode of the Partner Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Paul Zoyhofski to explore practical approaches for distinguishing cardiac from primary respiratory disease during feline emergencies. From physical examination cues to point-of-care biomarkers like NT-proBNP, get expert insights into making faster, more confident treatment decisions.
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