Ep. 11: Mitral Valve Repair in Dogs: Professor Daniel Brockman on the Future of Canine Cardiac Surgery

An interview with Daniel Brockman, Professor of Small Animal Surgery and the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Royal Veterinary College. In this powerful episode of The Pets Mag Podcast, Marie Carter-Robb speaks with one of the world’s leading veterinary surgeons about a quiet revolution taking place inside one of Britain’s most advanced operating theatres.Mitral valve disease affects the vast majority of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels by the age of eight. Until recently, the condition was considered untreatable by surgery. But now, thanks to a groundbreaking programme at the Royal Veterinary College, dogs with early-stage heart failure are being given a second chance at life through mitral valve repair – an intricate, open-heart procedure available at just three centres in the English-speaking world.Professor Brockman walks us through the science, the stories, and the soul of this extraordinary work – from surgical risk and emotional toll to the ethics, cost, and long-term hope for dogs and their families.To learn more about MVD, early warning signs, and surgery eligibility, listen to the full interview – or visit:www.petsmag.co.uk/podcastMore information about mitral valve repair surgery:www.rvc.ac.uk