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Posted on April 30, 2017

NT-proBNP Testing for Canine Heart Disease

Should your dog ever develop coughing or labored breathing, your veterinarian may recommend an NT-proBNP blood test. This stands for N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide. Now, how’s that for a mouthful? What the heck is NT-proBNP? B-type natriuretic peptide… Read More

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