Pet Cardiology
Pasadena Pet Hospital is dedicated to keeping your pet’s heart in top shape! We offer expert care for heart conditions like mitral regurgitation and congestive heart failure, using advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans. With regular visits from a board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Joseph Zarin, we ensure your pet receives the best care possible. Our cardiology services include:
- Diagnosis and management of heart conditions: Includes evaluation and treatment of mitral regurgitation, left atrial dilation, left-sided congestive heart failure, and other valve diseases.
- Medications: Prescription and dosing instructions for medications like furosemide (for pulmonary edema), pimobendan (to improve heart function), and trazodone (for stress relief).
- Diagnostic Imaging and Testing: Echocardiograms and chest X-rays to monitor heart size, valve function, and detect fluid accumulation.
- Follow-up Care: Rechecks every 2 weeks for kidney values and X-rays, with long-term follow-ups every 4-6 months for heart function.
- Home Monitoring Guidance: Instructions for tracking resting respiratory rate, respiratory effort, abdominal distension, and signs of heart failure.
- Lifestyle Recommendations: Advice on stress reduction, low-stress activities, and dietary sodium restrictions to manage heart conditions.
- Emergency Monitoring: Warning signs for when to contact a veterinarian, including increased respiratory rate, coughing, fainting, and exercise intolerance?(VHS Report Sample).
Visiting Cardiology Specialist Services:
Our hospital partners with a board-certified cardiologist, Joseph Zarin, DVM, DACVIM, who visits regularly to provide advanced heart care for your pets. This specialist offers comprehensive diagnostics, including echocardiograms and chest X-rays, to assess and manage a variety of cardiac conditions such as mitral valve disease and congestive heart failure.
During their visits, the cardiologist works closely with our veterinary team to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to your pet’s needs. Services include medication management, guidance on at-home monitoring, and recommendations for lifestyle adjustments to ensure your pet's heart health is well-managed.
While the cardiologist is not on-site full-time, we schedule appointments during their visits for advanced cardiac evaluations. Our team will coordinate follow-up care and ongoing management to keep your pet comfortable and ensure continuity of care between specialist visits.
