Veterinary Cardiology in Citrus Heights, CA
Reasons to See a Pet Cardiologist
There are a number of reasons why a vet might refer someone to see a pet cardiologist. For example, the veterinarian may notice that the animal is not getting the oxygen and nutrients that it requires throughout the body. This might be a sign of a blockage or of heart failure. Sometimes, the animal has a high blood pressure that could be due to a problem with the pet’s heart. In other cases, the veterinarian at the animal hospital might notice a murmur that needs to be explained. These are all reasons to see a heart doctor.
Tools Available to a Trained Pet Cardiologist
There are also a number of tools available to a pet cardiologist to help him or her get to the bottom of the issue. One of the most important is called an EKG. This is used to get a picture of the electrical rhythm of the heart. This will help the vet see how the chambers of the heart are beating and whether or not the rhythm is correct. The vet may also want to use a tool called an echo to see the heart move in real-time. This is important for identifying structural abnormalities that might be present.
Contact Akaal Pet Hospital to Learn More
When a veterinarian refers a pet to a specialist, this can be a stressful experience for the family. It is important for everyone to know that they are in good hands with a trained doctor from Akaal Pet Hospital. We place a lot of time and effort into each of our patient visits because we want to get to know our families. We will do everything we can to answer all the questions that you might have while explaining each treatment decision to the best of our ability. Please call us today to schedule an appointment with our team.