Cardiology

Listen for heart health with pet electrocardiograms

A happily beating heart makes for a happy pet.

At Saltwater Animal Hospital, we recognize the importance of heart health for your pet. To ensure your pet’s heart is working as it should, we offer advanced cardiology services through our partnership with a skilled pet cardiologist who visits our clinic to perform electrocardiograms (EKGs). These services help diagnose and manage heart conditions in cats and dogs so they can lead healthy and active lives.

How Pet EKGs Work

An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that measures the heart’s electrical activity.

This test provides valuable information about the heart’s rhythm and function, helping veterinarians detect abnormalities. By monitoring the heart’s electrical impulses, a pet EKG can identify issues such as irregular heartbeats, heart enlargement, and other cardiac conditions.

During an EKG, small electrodes are placed on your pet’s skin in specific locations around the chest and limbs. These electrodes are connected to an EKG machine, which records the electrical signals generated by the heart. The procedure is painless and typically takes only a few minutes. The pet cardiologist analyzes the recorded data to identify any potential heart issues.

When is a Pet Cardiologist Needed?

There are several situations where a vet may recommend an appointment with a cardiologist for an EKG, including:

Routine Check-up: Especially for senior pets or breeds predisposed to heart conditions.
Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation: To ensure your pet’s heart is healthy enough for anesthesia during surgery.
Showing Symptoms of Heart Disease: Such as coughing, difficulty breathing, fainting, or exercise intolerance.
Monitoring Heart Disease: To track the progress of a known heart condition and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Veterinary EKGs in Saltwater

Our visiting cardiologist is highly experienced in diagnosing heart conditions in pets.

Our partnership with a dedicated pet cardiologist means that your pet receives diagnosis and treatment with data from an expert. If you suspect your pet may have a heart condition or if you have been advised to get an EKG for your cat or dog, please contact Saltwater Animal Hospital to schedule an appointment. Our friendly team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

We Treat Your Pet Like Family

Saltwater Animal Hospital provides EKGs through our pet cardiologist for dogs and cats in Des Moines, Burien, Normandy Park, Federal Way, SeaTac, and the surrounding areas.

Tel. (206) 580-4640