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Pet Cardiac Health: Where Loving Care Makes the Difference

The veterinarians at Eastgate Animal Clinic in Memphis are experienced in diagnosing and treating heart issues and have had great success with treating dogs and cats with cardiology problems, but we are not specialists or board-certified cardiologists. We may feel that your pet may benefit from the care of a board certified veterinary cardiologist and we may refer you to one of the specialists in our area.

We have assembled the latest in pet health care technologically to provide diagnosis and monitoring of your pet’s cardiac condition. Our use of evidence-based medicine provides a method of determining the underlying cause of your pet’s heart condition and provides the best treatment options that are cost effective. To ensure your pet receives the best care, we have partnerships with board-certified cardiac specialists. This allows us to provide the advanced cardiac care your pet needs and the convenience of our location.

Our advanced medical setting includes an onsite laboratory, and common cardiac tests that we can perform include:

• Blood testing—Assessment of key cardiac biomarkers, blood chemistry, and complete blood count to aid in the diagnosis of cardiac complications
• Pet X-ray (radiography)—Provides a view of your pet’s heart to evaluate abnormalities in heart size and shape
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)—Evaluates the electrical activity of your pet’s heart to measure and diagnose abnormal heart rhythms
• Ultrasound—Evaluates heart performance

You know your pet best, and subtle changes in his or her habits can reflect a change in health. Please inform us if you notice any signs of a cardiac condition in your pet, such as:

• Coughing
• Changes in activity level
• Fainting
• Labored breathing
• Restlessness, especially at night
• Weight loss or weight gain
• Weakness

We are committed to providing the best possible cardiac care for your pet. Please contact us to make an appointment today.

Eastgate Animal Clinic, where loving care makes the difference.