Canine Cardiac Echo Doppler Exams

06/01/2024

When you attend a clinic, please pay attention to this sign when you arrive. Do not walk in until either the cardiologist or organizer invites you in. We do not want people walking in during another person's appointment.

02/24/2024

Entries are now open through DogShow.ca and directly through the clinic email.

Cindy

Cindy Thomas / Karen LeJeune
Organizers
Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo Heart Clinic
[email protected]

12/28/2023

The next echo clinic with Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo will be April 19 to 21, 2024. An event has been created for this clinic so please go select going or interested to receive updates posted in the event as that is where anything pertaining to the clinic will be posted.

Cindy

Cindy Thomas / Karen LeJeune
Organizers
Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo Heart Clinic
[email protected]

11/26/2023

Unfortunately, Dr. Braz-Ruivo is unable to do the next clinic at the RDDKC show in April. He will be deciding which dates he will be coming very soon. The new dates will be announced on this page & an event will be created.

11/04/2023

Day 2 of the Canine Cardiac Echo Doppler Exams with Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo is underway. You will see the sign on the door. Please don't knock on the door or open the door as an exam is in progress.

11/04/2023

Day 1 of the Canine Cardiac Echo Doppler Exams with Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo.

10/30/2023

All appointments have been emailed so please check your inbox or spam if you don't see it in your inbox.

Anyone looking for an appointment can get on the wait list through DogShow.ca. Make sure you select all dates (except Monday as there will be nothing available on this day) and time slots.

If you are unable to make your appointment, please contact Cindy at [email protected] as soon as possible so that I can move someone on the wait list into the appointment before that day.

Thank you for supporting the clinic! Best wishes for a great result for the health of your dog(s)!

Cindy

Cindy Thomas / Karen LeJeune
Organizers
Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo Heart Clinic
[email protected]

10/22/2023

If you are signing up on the waitlist through DogShow.ca, make sure you select all appointment time slots you would be willing to take. If you are only listed for certain time slots, I can only offer you those time slots IF a spot becomes available. Please note that there will not be any spots available for the Monday so don't select that day.

PS. I have one spot that is available for Friday morning. I have no one on the waitlist for that time slot so if you want an appointment, go add yourself to the waitlist through DogShow.ca.

Cindy

Cindy Thomas / Karen LeJeune
Organizers
Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo Heart Clinic
[email protected]

10/08/2023

The clinic is now full. We are starting a waiting list through DogShow.ca. You can select as many time slots as you like if you are available to any of them. Please note that we are not taking any names for Monday appointments even though that day is listed.

Thank you for supporting this clinic!

Cindy

Cindy Thomas / Karen LeJeune
Organizers
Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo Heart Clinic
[email protected]

09/12/2023

Entries for the Fall clinic are now open. 🙂

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09/09/2023

See update in event for when we are going to open the clinic up for registration.

Thank you for your patience & understanding!

Cindy

Cindy Thomas / Karen LeJeune
Organizers
Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo Heart Clinic
[email protected]

09/09/2023

A few of tips ahead of clinic opening up for registration if you plan to enter through DogShow.ca.

1. Make sure you have an account created. It is free!

2. Make sure you add the dog or dogs you plan to register for the clinic under your account. This will make it easier and quicker to register online.

3. If the dog or dogs you are going to register for the clinic are already listed under your DogShow.ca account, please make sure all your info is up-to-date! Add the microchip number or tattoo combination if either is not already there. Make sure your email address & phone number are correct in case we need to contact you.

Cindy

Cindy Thomas / Karen LeJeune
Organizers
Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo Heart Clinic
[email protected]

08/28/2023

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08/13/2023

Welcome to the Canine Cardiac Echo Doppler Exams page. This page was created as a resource to keep breeders & owners of registered purebred dogs informed of upcoming echo clinics with Dr. Luis Braz-Ruivo DVM, DVSc, ACVIM (Ca).

PLEASE NOTE: All of Dr. Braz-Ruivo's clinics are conducted for the screening of congenital or acquired heart disease in breeding stock only. No medical advice will be given to treat any suspected medical condition or to check the progression of a previously diagnosed condition.

Dr. Braz-Ruivo does not do echocardiogram exams on cats at his clinics.

An event will be created for his clinics will be created on this page so check back frequently.

Thank you for your support!

08/13/2023

Below is new info regarding future clinics. Many dogs who don't spend a lot of time on a table do not behave very well on the table during the echo portion of the exam. Please read through the new requirement for breeds over 100 lbs. There are tips regarding making the echo portion of the exam easier on dogs who don't spend any or very little time on a table.

We had many, many dog's nails that were very sharp and a couple did scratch the cardiologist quite badly in two spots at a previous clinic.

*NEW*

* Any person bringing a dog over 70 lbs. MUST have an assistant with them to help lift the dog onto & restrain the dog while on the cardiac table. All echo exams will take place on the table regardless of the size of the dog. If you show up to your appointment without an assistant, the exam will not take place. Please have a backup in case your original person is unable to make it. If you know in advance that your assistant is not available & you can’t find a replacement, please contact us to cancel the appointment. If you are unable to take your dog to the scheduled appointment due to any unexpected conflicts, please make sure the person bringing the dog for you has an assistant if the dog is over 70 lbs. or a dog that is difficult to restrain. Keep in mind that any assistant you choose will be privy to confidential information during your dog's exam.

* Health Protocols: You no longer need to wear a mask at your appointment. However, if you feel unwell, please take a Covid test before coming to the appointment. If the result is negative & you have symptoms, please notify us upon your arrival for your appointment as we will want all persons in the room to wear a mask. If the result is positive, please contact us immediately. Your appointment will be cancelled & a refund will be given as soon as possible after the final day of the clinic. If you entered through DogShow.ca, you will be refunded the exam amount but the fees to enter using their service will not be refunded. We will have sanitizer available for those wanting to sanitize their hands when coming into & upon leaving your appointment.

* Housekeeping - Please make sure your dog's nails are trimmed & ground to smooth out rough edges. This will help prevent injury to the cardiologist when he does assist in turning the dog on the table.

* Tips to help make the exam go more smoothly for the dog & those holding the dog:
- Please train your dog to lie on its side on a table.
- Teach your dog to accept being restrained.
- Train your dog to be on its back as it will be turned on the table while being on its back.

Thank you.

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