The CVE's major Cardiorespiratory Conference was held from 24 - 27 June 2013, in Melbourne. With experienced clinical specialists Niek Beijerink, Nick Russell, Mariano Makara and Richard Woolley presenting a complete update on canine and feline cardiac issues including heart disease, cardiomyopathies, canine degenerative valvular disease, pericardial disease, hypertension, dyspnea, bronchial diseases.