Cardiology
Heart Disease is a common cause of respiratory difficulty, weakness, coughing, and collapse in dogs and cats. If left unrecognized, cardiac dysfunction can diminish your pet’s quality of life and even cause sudden death. The cause of the underlying heart defect, the severity of the defect, the presence of concurrent illnesses, breed idiosyncracies, and potential side effects of useful medications must all be considered before choosing an appropriate treatment.
Having undergone specialized training and utilizing the most advanced diagnostic equipment, our cardiologist has the vital experience necessary to identify and treat heart disease in dogs and cats.
Effective therapy is now available for pets with congenital heart defects, leaking heart valves, congestive heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms, and a weak heart muscle. Even the quietest of heart murmurs could suggest an impending serious heart condition.
Whether your pet is only demonstrating a mild heart murmur, or signs suggestive of serious heart compromise, evaluation by a cardiologist is suggested to make certain your beloved dog or cat has the best opportunity to live a longer and more comfortable life.