CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets is dedicated to collaborating with your veterinarian to deliver compassion CVCA is the leading choice for veterinary cardiology.

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. Entrust your pet's care to a board-certified cardiologist!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We feel so lucky to have the privilege of caring for your furry family members. ☘️
03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We feel so lucky to have the privilege of caring for your furry family members. ☘️

It’s National Poison Prevention Week, so we want to remind you to keep your pets away from these common household items ...
03/16/2025

It’s National Poison Prevention Week, so we want to remind you to keep your pets away from these common household items that are toxic to pets! ❌

Happy Canine Veterans Day to all brave four-legged heroes who have served our country. ❤️ Join us thanking all who have ...
03/13/2025

Happy Canine Veterans Day to all brave four-legged heroes who have served our country. ❤️ Join us thanking all who have served for their service and sacrifice in the comments.

Did you schedule your echocardiogram today??
03/12/2025

Did you schedule your echocardiogram today??

EAR-Resistible 🐰Carlo was presented to CVCA for an initial evaluation of radiographic cardiomegaly and a murmur. After c...
03/05/2025

EAR-Resistible 🐰

Carlo was presented to CVCA for an initial evaluation of radiographic cardiomegaly and a murmur. After careful examination by Meghan Allen, DVM, DACVIM, Carlo was diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect (VSD). 

What is VSD ⁉️

This is a heart defect that involves a communication between the left and right sides of the heart. The end result is abnormal shunting of blood back through the blood vessels of the lungs, which in turn circulates back to the left side of the heart.

The majority of the effects of a VSD are related to the size of the defect and therefore, the amount of blood that is allowed to shunt abnormally. In very large defects, massive amounts of blood can recirculate, causing overload of the left side of the heart and eventual congestive heart failure. Conversely, animals with very small VSDs generally remain asymptomatic and never experience a problem associated with their heart defect. Carlo has a large VSD with significant shunting of blood from the left heart to the right heart. This has led to significant enlargement of his heart, and with evidence of congestive heart failure on chest x-rays (fluid in the lungs secondary to heart disease). Congestive heart failure is managed in rabbits with several medications, most commonly with furosemide (loop diuretics) and enalapril (ace-inhibitors). Pimobendan is a medication that can also help boost cardiac function. 

Medical therapy was initiated for sweet Carlo and our plan is to monitor him closely to try to keep him feeling better for longer.

We are sending bunny hugs your way! 💙

02/27/2025

What every pet owner should know about their pet’s heart health. ❤️

If your pet needs a veterinary cardiologist, find a CVCA location near you cvcavets.com/locations/

02/25/2025

You might be surprised to learn these things about your pet’s heart health. Share this with your fellow pet parents!

If your pet needs a veterinary cardiologist, find a CVCA location near you cvcavets.com/locations/

VCA SE Portland Animal Hospital referred Jenga to us due to a historic heart murmur. After his exam with Gregg Rapoport,...
02/25/2025

VCA SE Portland Animal Hospital referred Jenga to us due to a historic heart murmur. 

After his exam with Gregg Rapoport, DVM, DACVIM, we were happy to report that his echocardiogram revealed only a benign explanation for Jenga’s heart murmur, namely a phenomenon known as dynamic right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. As a solo finding without any other echocardiographic abnormalities (as is the case for Jenga), this is a harmless entity that is common in cats. While it includes blood flow turbulence that results in an audible heart murmur as was previously noted for Jenga, it does not cause enlargement of the heart, lead to congestive heart failure, or cause any symptoms. This is great news for Jenga since we have an explanation for the murmur that was noted, yet it does not constitute a disease or a reason for concern. As such, he does not require any heart medications, and there is no need for planned cardiac re-evaluation. 

We love good news!! 🐆

It’s that time of year again! ❤️Our amazing teams across the country celebrated Wear Red Day on February 7th in honor of...
02/21/2025

It’s that time of year again! ❤️

Our amazing teams across the country celebrated Wear Red Day on February 7th in honor of American Heart Month, raising awareness about the importance of heart health.

Now, we need your help to crown this year’s winner! 🏆✨

📸 Vote by scrolling through the photos and reacting with a ❤️ or 👍 on your favorite team’s picture. The team with the most reactions wins!

🗳️ Voting closes next Friday, 2/28 at 12 PM CT—so cast your vote before time runs out!

A huge shoutout to our eight participating offices:
🔹 CVCA Vienna
🔹 CVCA San Juan Capistrano
🔹 CVCA Louisville
🔹 CVCA Portland-Hollywood
🔹 CVCA Springfield
🔹 CVCA Fairfax
🔹 CVCA Knightdale
🔹 CVCA Wheat Ridge

Let’s show some love for our incredible teams! ❤️🐾

02/18/2025

Did you know this about your pet’s heart health? Share with other pet parents! ❤️

If your pet needs a veterinary cardiologist, find a CVCA location near you at cvcavets.com/locations/

What’s not to love about our online pharmacy? Visit our website today to shop!
02/18/2025

What’s not to love about our online pharmacy? Visit our website today to shop!

Happy Valentine’s Day! We love having the honor of caring for your furry family members & know the love you share with t...
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! We love having the honor of caring for your furry family members & know the love you share with them is a special one. ❤

How much do you really know about your pet’s heart health? February is ! Throughout the month, several of our veterinar...
02/10/2025

How much do you really know about your pet’s heart health?

February is ! Throughout the month, several of our veterinary cardiologists will be myth-busting common perspectives around pet cardiac health.

Get excited to learn more about your furry friend's heart health from some experts! ❤️

If your pet needs a veterinary cardiologist, find a CVCA location near you at cvcavets.com/locations/

Do you have a scaly, feathered, or furry friend that’s a little outside the norm? 🐍🦎🦜 Our team offers expert care and ad...
02/08/2025

Do you have a scaly, feathered, or furry friend that’s a little outside the norm? 🐍🦎🦜 Our team offers expert care and advice for exotic pets. Call us today to book their appointment!

This Pet Heart Health Month, here are some tips to help keep your pet’s heart healthy!
02/03/2025

This Pet Heart Health Month, here are some tips to help keep your pet’s heart healthy!

This Pet Heart Health Month, here are some tips to help keep your pet’s heart healthy!🐕 Regular exercise helps maintain ...
02/03/2025

This Pet Heart Health Month, here are some tips to help keep your pet’s heart healthy!

🐕 Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight and strengthens their heart.

🍗 Balanced, nutrient-rich food supports overall health.

🩺 Routine exams can detect early signs of heart disease. Your vet can monitor their heart with stethoscopes, blood work, or even advanced diagnostics.

🚭 Just like humans, pets exposed to smoke have a higher risk of heart disease.

⚖️ Obesity puts extra strain on your pet’s heart. Make sure they’re staying fit and trim with portion control and exercise.

Eat Good, Feel Good! 🌾Blue had previously been diagnosed with diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy which has resolved ...
01/28/2025

Eat Good, Feel Good! 🌾

Blue had previously been diagnosed with diet-associated dilated cardiomyopathy which has resolved following transition to a grain-inclusive, non-legume-based diet and supplementation of taurine.

We are thrilled to report that Blue’s most recent echocardiogram was normal. 🥳 Compared to his last echocardiogram, the measurements of his heart’s size and function have further improved and are all in their normal ranges, providing additional evidence that the previous abnormalities were related to diet.

Given the absence of any significant findings, medications and supplements should no longer be necessary. As long as Blue’s next echocardiogram continues to be normal, he should not require any additional cardiac follow-up appointments.

We are so excited for you Blue!!! 💙

Here are some of the top benefits of ordering from our online pharmacy. Visit our website to shop today!
01/27/2025

Here are some of the top benefits of ordering from our online pharmacy. Visit our website to shop today!

Change a Pet’s Life Day! 🐾Change a Pet's Life Day is celebrated annually on January 24. This day isn’t only life-changin...
01/24/2025

Change a Pet’s Life Day! 🐾

Change a Pet's Life Day is celebrated annually on January 24. This day isn’t only life-changing for our pets, it changes our lives for the better too. Everyone can agree that having a pet brings a limitless amount of happiness and solace since they give us their eternal love, devotion, and support. This day enables us to provide a new home for one or more of the millions of animals in shelters. If you aren’t ready to get a new pet just yet, we’ll go through different ways you can improve the lives of the animals below.

How To Help:

❤ Adopt a pet
❤ Sponsor a pet
❤ Foster a pet

This day is an initiative that stirs up a global awareness of animal shelters, and pet adoption processes. It is essential because the more people that learn about the importance of pet adoption and fostering procedures, the more pets' lives can be changed for the better!

Our team wishes you a Happy New Year! 🎉
01/01/2025

Our team wishes you a Happy New Year! 🎉

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy Kwanzaa! ✨
12/25/2024

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and a Happy Kwanzaa! ✨

It’s International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 🩺 We love that we can positively impact the world by caring for and lovin...
12/09/2024

It’s International Day of Veterinary Medicine! 🩺 We love that we can positively impact the world by caring for and loving your pets. Thank you to our AMAZING teammates and every veterinary professional around the globe for all that you do. You play an irreplaceable role in helping pets (and us humans!) lead happy and healthy lives!

Happy National Mixed-Breed Dog Day to all the dogs out there who are uniquely paw-fect! 🐶✨ If you have a mixed-breed dog...
12/02/2024

Happy National Mixed-Breed Dog Day to all the dogs out there who are uniquely paw-fect! 🐶✨ If you have a mixed-breed dog, share a picture of them with us in the comments!

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful to have the opportunity to care for your pets and to have you as a part of our commu...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful to have the opportunity to care for your pets and to have you as a part of our community! 🦃

We know you (and your pets) are excited to gobble up that delicious Thanksgiving food soon! 🦃 Before you share that food...
11/26/2024

We know you (and your pets) are excited to gobble up that delicious Thanksgiving food soon! 🦃 Before you share that food with them, make sure it’s ok for them to eat with this quick guide!

This Pet Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all of the furry fighters who have battled cancer and the veterinary professio...
11/25/2024

This Pet Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all of the furry fighters who have battled cancer and the veterinary professionals who continue to pave a path of hope for pets and pet parents alike. ❤️ To all of the pet parents who have been affected by cancer, we are sending you love!

Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve our country. Help us thank and honor our Veteran heroes in ...
11/11/2024

Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve our country. Help us thank and honor our Veteran heroes in the comments!

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe & spooktacular night.🎃Does your pet have a costume this year? Share a pictu...
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe & spooktacular night.🎃Does your pet have a costume this year? Share a picture with us in the comments!

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