Just as in humans, dogs and cats can also suffer from diseases related to their heart and lungs. Veterinary cardiology is the branch of medicine that studies, diagnoses and treats diseases of the canine and feline cardiovascular system, including the heart and blood vessels.
The most common conditions include valvular insufficiencies, congestive heart failure, hypertension and hypertrophic heart disease. Given the close relationship between the cardiovascular system and the lungs, this speciality also includes pathologies related to the respiratory system and affections of the thoracic cavity.
If you have noticed that your dog or cat is suffering from any of the following symptoms, it is important to contact our specialists:
- Weakness
- Exercise intolerance
- Fast breathing while resting or apparent difficulty in breathing
- Fainting or loss of consciousness
- Cough
- Elevated heart rate or arrhythmias.
At Veterinari del Clínic we have the necessary equipment to deal with these pathologies:
- Digital radiology equipment
- Echocardiography
- Oscillometric (blood pressure meter)
- Electrocardiogram
- Holter for arrhythmia detection
- Thoracic and cardiac surgery