In partnership with the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VCS), The Kennel Club’s Health team invites breeders, owners and veterinary professionals to join the third webinar in its specialist canine heart health series.
This free session, led by cardiologist specialist and VCS member, Dr Chris Linney, will take a detailed look at congenital heart disease – building on the insights from the previous introductory webinar, presented by Dr Hannah Stephenson, and acquired heart disease webinar, presented by Dr Emily Dutton.
It will take place from 7:00pm to 8:30pm on Wednesday 12 November. Those interested in attending this webinar can register here.
Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions, alongside diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities. The webinar will include a one-hour presentation followed by a 30-minute question and answer session, giving attendees a chance to put forward their queries and experiences for discussion (questions can also be pre-submitted at the time of registration).
Dr Chris Linney, who is currently the clinical lead and Head of the Cardiology team at Paragon Veterinary Referral and has recently become a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary, the highest recognition for contributions to clinical practice, said: “Congenital heart disease remains a significant challenge in canine health, but with increasing awareness and better diagnostic tools, we’re able to identify and manage these conditions earlier and more effectively. This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding – not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations.”
Further information about heart disease in dogs and support for owners and breeders is available at thekennelclub.org.uk/health.
The Kennel Club’s health-focused webinar series has covered a wide range of topics, including bloat, epilepsy, colour dilution alopecia, osteosarcoma, haemangiosarcoma, and the science of DNA testing for health. These sessions aim to increase awareness, share the latest research, and foster collaboration between experts, researchers, breeders and owners to improve the long-term health and wellbeing of dogs.
Recordings of previous webinars are available on The Kennel Club’s YouTube channel.