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CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

CVCA is the leading choice for veterinary cardiology. Entrust your pet's care to a board-certified cardiologist!
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Our team of board-certified veterinary cardiologists treats more patients with heart disease than any other practice worldwide. Our expertise and top-of-the-line echocardiography equipment ensure an accurate diagnosis and the best outcome for your pet.

11/11/2024

Falling leaves and floppy ears, that's our kind of autumn.🍂

11/05/2024

Hey! Hey you! Ya YOU! Are you checking respiration rates ❓❓

It's always good to know how to monitor your pet’s sleeping respiratory rate at home!

A rate greater than 30 breaths per minute or an increase from normal rates could be an early sign of congestive heart failure. This should be done once daily. When your pet is truly asleep (as opposed to resting but awake).

You can obtain this rate by counting the number of times that a breath is taken in 15 seconds and multiplying that number by 4 (or in 30 seconds, multiplied by 2). If that number is greater than 30, or if you notice an upward trend in your pet’s respiratory rates (e.g., if it is generally in the high teens but starts trending into the 20s), please call your local cardiologist to determine whether medical therapy or even an ER visit is necessary.

If you like, you can use the Cardalis app to help count and track your pet’s respiratory rates over time. This is a useful and free app that is available through either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store!

Happy breathing! 😸🐶

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from CVCA and some of our amazing patients! 🎃

10/24/2024

Life is Golden. 💛

This handsome 10-year-old is Mowgli!

Mowgli's first visit with CVCA was in January 2024. He returned to us for a re-evaluation of ACVIM stage B1 myxomatous valve disease.

Results revealed great news!! His heart remains normal in size and the remainder of his chest cavity also appears normal. Based on a lack of apparent heart enlargement, there is no need to begin any cardiac medications at this time. Yayyyy Mowgli!! 🐕

10/15/2024

Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Week!!

Please join us in thanking the amazing Veterinary Nurses and Assistants who make CVCA run so smoothly. You deserve to be celebrated! ❤🥳

10/11/2024

The spookiest night of the year will be here before we know it! 👻 As you make your plans, here are some pet-safety tips to remember! 🐾

10/08/2024

What is P I M O B E N D A N ❓❓

Pimobendan (Vetmedin) lowers the pressure in both the arteries and veins, as well as improves heart muscle strength. This improves blood flow to the body without causing heart muscle damage. It has greatly improved the quality of life and life expectancy of pets with advanced heart disease.

Sweet Febe recently came in to see CVCA and was diagnosed with degenerative mitral valve disease (ACVIM stage B2). Our plan is to start her on Pimobendan to help increase the pumping power of her heart, while also decreasing its workload. We will keep a close eye on her to ensure she continues to avoid cardiac symptoms and lives a long happy life! 🖤🤍

10/03/2024

Your life changes forever when you're chosen to be loved by a westie. 🤍

Oliver's echocardiogram revealed a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension (PHT).

What is PHT❓PHT is a condition of high blood pressure within the vasculature of the lungs (in the pulmonary arteries, veins, and/or capillary system). Pulmonary hypertension is not usually a primary disease entity of itself but is often secondary to other primary diseases. Clinical signs of this disease include difficulty breathing, exercise intolerance, weakness, and syncope (fainting). If severe and chronic, PHT can lead to progressive structural changes to the right heart and congestive heart failure (fluid buildup in the abdomen and around the lungs secondary to cardiac dysfunction).

At Oliver's re-evaluation, his hypertension GREATLY improved after medical therapy, which is great news! We plan to keep a close eye on Oliver to keep him stable for even longer.

10/01/2024

Did you know roughly 6.5 million animals enter animal shelters each year, according to ASPCA? If you’re looking to welcome a furry friend into your family, consider your local animal shelter! ❤️

Did you adopt your pet from a shelter? We’d love to see a picture of them in the comments!

10/01/2024

National Walk Your Dog Week is observed between October 1 to 7! 🐾

Is your pooch a fan of getting outdoors and taking a walk? If that is the case, this week is an ideal time to play outdoors. 🍂 You and your dog may join a nationwide celebration highlighting the advantages of walking together. Therefore, it is time to get out those shoes and prepare your puppy’s paw pads for National Walk Your Dog Week! 🎊

This time serves as a reminder to pet owners that exercise is critical for the health of their canine companions. ❤

Post a photo of you walking your beloved furry companion and tag us ! We would love to see photos of you and your pup(s) celebrating!

Happy walking!! 🍃

09/25/2024

Love is a wet nose and a happy tail! ❤

09/24/2024

This adorable 3 month old is Archie! 😍

Following adoption, he was seen at VCA North Portland Veterinary Hospital for a wellness exam. His physical exam revealed a grade 2/6 heart murmur that had progressed to a grade 3/6 at a subsequent visit 2 weeks later.

Archie then presented to CVCA (🙋‍♀️) for an initial evaluation to assess the heart murmur further. Dr. Gregg Rapoport, DVM, DACVIM found that Archie’s heart murmur is related to the speed of blood flow in a specific area of his heart, namely the area where blood leaves the left ventricle and passes through the aortic valve to enter the aorta. In this location, blood flow velocity is high enough to be heard as a murmur, particularly when Archie is more excited or anxious. In the absence of any structural abnormalities in this area of the heart, such as backward flow across the aortic valve (aortic regurgitation), blood flow turbulence, or a visible obstruction to blood flow (subaortic ridge), this would be considered normal variation in an adult dog.

In some dogs, this same finding can be the result of a congenital heart disease called “aortic stenosis.” This is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) in this region of the heart. The stenosis is typically just below the level of the aortic valve, technically referred to as “subaortic” stenosis. In more severe cases, this obstructs forward blood flow, requiring the left ventricle to become stronger and thicker to send blood into the aorta. While this defect is congenital (present since birth), the narrowing can become more severe during the first one to two years of life.

We are hopeful that this will not be a significant problem for Archie and we will be sure to keep a close eye on him! We love you Archie!! ❤❤

09/19/2024

Excuse me, I need moar food! 🐱

09/12/2024

Life is better with a Dane! 🐾

This handsome boy is Douglas! He came to CVCA to screen for dilated cardiomyopathy due to breed predisposition.

What is dilated cardiomyopathy❓

Dilated cardiomyopathy starts with degeneration of the heart muscle. The muscle becomes thinner and weaker, particularly the normally thick muscular wall of the left ventricle.

As the heart weakens, it loses its ability to pump blood effectively. The blood congests in the heart, causing increased pressure, which causes the thin heart muscle walls to stretch. This stretching causes the large, dilated appearance.

Some dogs develop a heart murmur if the heart valves become stretched enough to create a leak. Some dogs also develop an abnormal heart rhythm because of the stretched heart muscle.

Thankfully, Douglas had NO abnormalities seen on his echocardiogram (ultrasound examination of the heart)!
No structural abnormalities were noted and he also did not have any apparent arrhythmia during his visit (abnormalities in how electrical impulses are conducted through the heart).

Given a breed predisposition for dilated cardiomyopathy, today’s evaluation showed no evidence of this condition.

We are so excited for you Douglas, keep being the sweet lap dog that you are! 🥳

09/06/2024

Thinks I don't know what V-E-T Spells! 🩺

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! Thank you to our incredible teammates for all you do. ❤️

08/30/2024

SIX FUN LABOR DAY ACTIVITIES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG!

1. The dog beach 🏖
2. Go camping 🏕
3. Stay at a dog friendly hotel and explore the town 🐾
4. Host a dog party 🥳
5. Explore a new hiking trail 🥾
6. Simply relax 😌

Have a fun and relaxing Labor Day weekend!

Yours truly,
CVCA cardiac care for pets ❤

08/29/2024

Remi is here to share what signs to look for when dealing with advanced cardiac disease.🚦

Signs of advanced cardiac disease can include coughing, tiring more easily with activity, breathing more quickly or with difficulty, abdominal distension, or any episodes of weakness or fainting. Any difficulty breathing or collapse episodes would warrant immediate medical attention. 🚑

In addition, please call if you notice any unexplained decrease in appetite, vomiting, or diarrhea, as there can also be side effects of cardiac medications.

Even for milder signs, or if you ever have any questions or concerns, never hesitate to call your nearest CVCA! 👋

04/09/2024

Over the weekend our CVCA San Juan Capistrano Team participated in South County Pet Expo. Our team had a lovely time meeting all our new pet friends and their families in the community 🌴

Our Pet Friends Love CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets ❤️

02/15/2024

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Help your SUPER CARDIO Team at CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets by voting in "likes" for Wear Red Day. Voting ends 2/26!

The month of February is show Wear Red Day to show awareness of heart disease. 🩺

12/22/2023

Happy Holidays from Dr. Boorstin and his team at CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets 🎁🎄🍪

11/22/2023

Attention all Veterinary Professionals
Come join us at Fetch DVM 360 Conference December 1-3.

Dr. Boorstin will be lecturing on Back to Basics: Overview of Clinical Cardiology Diagnostics on Sunday, December 3rd.

Use code BOORSTIN25 at checkout to save 25% on admission !

11/14/2023

"It's the holiday season (the holiday season)
So hoop-de-do and dickory dock
And don't forget to hang up your sock"

The holidays have hit in California ☀️🎄

10/05/2023

"Dr. B, can you prescribe extra extra treats & scritches pawlease " - Chooch 🐱

09/28/2023

Our very own Cody styling a Holter monitor and vest for us. Doesn't he look proud to be a CVCA Patient? 🥰

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets offers Holter monitoring for patients who need a little extra attention. Holter monitors are used to help determine heart rate variability during normal day to day activities. It also can help diagnose arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat/ rhythm) and evaluation of pacemaker function.

Plus, our patients get to wear these cute vests! BUT no swimming allowed 🏊🚫

09/05/2023

"If I don't look at them, they won't see me" - Tucker

Tucker looking mighty cute for his appointment!

08/31/2023

CVCA San Juan Capistrano location will be closed Monday, September 4th. Appointments will resume Tuesday, September 5th

08/29/2023

Appointments Monday - Thursday morning and afternoon available! 🐾

Visit our website at https://www.cvcavets.com/locations/cvca-san-juan-capistrano/ or call us at 949.272.8885

08/29/2023

High Fives and Savin' Lives Dr. B!

Lykos a 10 year old Australian Shepherd giving thanks to his Cardiologist, Brett Boorstin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), at CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets for keeping his owners up to date with his heart condition. Lykos was diagnosed with Degenerative Valve Disease and with the help of his Cardiologist and team, will live a happy puppy dog life 🥎🦴

Lykos will return in 6 months to continue monitoring his heart and we can't wait to see him again! Thanks for being the sweetest boy Lykos!

08/07/2023

Two Stepping Under the Stars is an annual fundraiser held in support of the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano. This facility is home to over 1,500 horses, as well as equestrian events, rodeo and western events, music festivals, walking/ riding trails, family-friendly free events and so much more!

Over the weekend our CVCA San Juan Capistrano team dusted off their boots and showed their support for their local community. It was a great night of silent auctions, live music and meeting amazing members of the community. Shout out to all the sponsors and for raising awareness for the equestrian lifestyle, as well as this beautiful facility. Thank you Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park for hosting such a wonderful event!

PS: Our very own Dr. Boorstin won a raffle for custom boots! YeeHaw Dr. B!

07/31/2023

Toby would like to welcome you to CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets.

Two paws up from Toby this morning! He received extra love and belly rubs from our technicians. His parents were able be with Toby throughout his appointment🐾❤️

One of the many perks of CVCA is that pet parents are welcome during echocardiograms ✨

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

07/18/2023

Picture Perfect Scout showing off his modeling skills after his appointment with Dr. Boorstin.

Keeping his eyes on the prize 🦴

07/17/2023

Say hello, Charlie! Charlie presented to CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets for giving his mom a scare at home when he had an episode of weakness and pale gums (eek!) Afer meeting with Dr. Boorstin, Charlie was given a clean bill of health and is able to live a happy, normal puppy life ✨🐶 I would say Charlie's smile says it all how happy he is for the great news!

Great job Dr. Boorstin and SJC Team !

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31896 Plaza Drive, Suite C-1
San Juan Capistrano, CA
92675

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19492728885

Website

https://cvcavets.com/

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