An echocardiogram is a specialized ultrasound of the heart used to evaluate your pet’s cardiac health. At Kendall Drive Animal Hospital, we offer echocardiogram services to diagnose heart conditions and monitor ongoing cardiac disease in dogs and cats. This advanced imaging tool allows veterinarians to assess the structure, size, and function of the heart in real time.
Heart disease in pets can develop gradually and may not always show obvious symptoms in the early stages. An echocardiogram provides valuable information about how the heart is functioning, helping veterinarians detect abnormalities such as heart enlargement, valve disease, congenital defects, fluid buildup, and weakened heart muscles. Early diagnosis is essential for managing heart conditions and improving your pet’s quality of life.
Pets may need an echocardiogram if they have a heart murmur, coughing, difficulty breathing, weakness, exercise intolerance, fainting episodes, or irregular heart rhythms. This diagnostic test is also commonly recommended before anesthesia or surgery in pets with known or suspected heart disease. By evaluating your pet’s heart function, our veterinary team can determine the safest and most effective treatment options.
An echocardiogram is completely non-invasive and painless. Most pets do not require sedation for the procedure, and the test is typically performed while your pet rests comfortably on a padded examination table. The ultrasound probe is gently placed against the chest to obtain detailed images of the heart and blood flow patterns.
At Kendall Drive Animal Hospital, we understand how concerning a heart condition can be for pet owners. Our compassionate veterinary team takes the time to explain your pet’s diagnosis, discuss treatment recommendations, and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing personalized care and ongoing support for pets with cardiac disease.
If your pet has been diagnosed with a heart murmur or is showing signs of possible heart disease, an echocardiogram may provide important answers. Kendall Drive Animal Hospital proudly offers advanced cardiac diagnostics for pets throughout Miami, FL. Call us today at (305) 388-8881 to learn more or schedule an appointment.