Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County

Cardiology
Please call UC DAVIS at (858) 875-7505 for additional information and to schedule a consultation.
Our cardiologists provide compassionate, expert care to pets with heart conditions. Our services include comprehensive diagnosis and management of all types of cardiovascular problems including congenital and acquired heart diseases, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, and much more.
While some cardiac conditions may be serious, many heart diseases are manageable on an outpatient basis and allow for a good quality of life. Early diagnosis and effective treatment will increase your pet’s opportunity to live a normal life.
Pets that exhibit any of the following symptoms may benefit from a cardiac evaluation:
Heart murmur
Shortness of breath or breathing problems
Chronic cough
Heart arrhythmia (irregular heart beat)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Congenital heart defects
Fainting
Fluid accumulation in chest or abdomen
Exercise intolerance
Pets at risk for anesthesia may also be evaluated by our cardiologist to assess possible risk to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
Cardiology services are provided by the University of California Veterinary Medical Center – San Diego (UCVMC-SD).
This is a satellite facility of the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
This service is available at both our Sorrento Valley (separate entrance) and North County locations.
Diseases & Conditions Treated
Asthma and Bronchitis
Atrial Fibrillation
Congestive Heart Failure
Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Feline Hypertensive Heart Disease
Heart Block
Hyperthyroidism Associated Cardiomyopathy
Mitral and Tricuspid Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonic Stenosis
Subaortic Stenosis
Supraventricular & Ventricular Tachycardia
Tetralogy of Fallot
Ventricular Septal Defect