Cardiology in Riverview, FL
Our office is dedicated to providing pets with compassionate care. In offering cardiology services, we can better evaluate and treat heart and lung diseases, working towards improving quality of life. Annual pet wellness exams enable our staff to detect early indicators of heart disease that could potentially save your pet’s life – just one more reason why an annual check-up is important for your pet’s well-being.
Diagnostic imaging is initially used when a disease or condition is suspected. This non-invasive method of obtaining information allows our veterinarian to determine existence, severity, and location of a condition or disease. After diagnosis, our physicians will discuss with you the best plan of action for your pet.
Possible indications of heart disease:
- Coughing that lasts longer than three days
- Inability or refusal to sleep at night
- Shortness of breath, wheezing, or rapid breathing
- Sudden changes in pet behavior and an inclination to isolate themselves
- Sudden episodes of fainting, or unexplained collapses
- Swelling in the abdomen
What do cardiology diagnostics involve?
Diagnostics could involve a variety of different procedures. Upon examining your pet, the veterinarian will decide which method is necessary under the circumstances.
Blood Pressure – Routinely checking blood pressure at pet wellness exams is critical. High blood pressure can cause heart failure.
Blood Tests – Blood tests examine hormone levels. Changes in certain hormones indicate heart failure.
Digital X-rays – X-rays allow the veterinarian to examine the heart, lungs, and bones. From an X-ray, your pet’s physician can determine enlargement of the heart or fluid build-up in the lungs. X-rays can also be used to determine placement of pacemakers.
EKGs – An EKG allows the physician to monitor heart rate and rhythm, allowing for detection of abnormalities.
Ultrasound – Ultrasounds let the physician see a 3-dimensional image of the heart and its chambers. From this image, they can observe blood flow and check for any heart murmurs.
What is a Pet Care Plan?
It’s a preventive care package that includes your pet’s essential yearly healthcare needs at a discounted rate helping you budget and keep your pet healthy year-round. It is a 12-month contract that will auto-renew. Clients are asked to speak with staff for more information about the contract.
What’s included?
Annual exam, bi-annual wellness exam, core vaccines, 12 months of flea/heartworm/tick/intestinal parasite prevention, and routine bloodwork once or twice a year (depending on the plan chosen).
What pets can join?
Dogs and cats aged 6 weeks and older! We offer Junior Plans (under 6 years) and Senior Plans (6 years and up).
Why are there different plans for juniors and seniors?
As pets age, their health needs change. Senior pets may require extra screenings to catch issues early — which is why those plans may include additional bloodwork and monitoring.
How much can I save?
Up to $170 per year depending on the plan — plus the value of early disease detection is priceless!
Do I have to pay upfront?
No! Plans are billed in easy monthly installments so you can spread out costs instead of paying everything at once.
Does this replace pet insurance?
These plans focus on preventive care (vaccines, testing, prevention). Pet insurance helps with unexpected illness or injury. Many pet parents choose to have both for full coverage.
What if my pet already has flea/tick or heartworm prevention?
Great! We’ll align your Pet Care Plan products with what your pet is already using or you can switch to what we recommend.
Can I share the plan benefits between pets?
Benefits are specific to each enrolled pet and cannot be shared.
What if I miss an appointment?
No worries, just reschedule! Your credits and services remain on your account for the contract year.
Does the plan auto-renew?
Yes, just to make sure your pet doesn’t miss any important care. We’ll always notify you ahead of time so you can make changes if needed.
Can I cancel?
You can cancel anytime! If used services exceeded payments made, the difference would simply be due at cancellation.
What types of bloodwork are included?
We include the level of testing appropriate for your pet’s age — helping detect early signs of kidney disease, liver issues, diabetes, and more.
- Junior Cat: Jr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and FeLV/FIV Test)
- Senior Cat: Sr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and FeLV/FIV Test) and Comprehensive Wellness Bloodwork
- Junior Dog: Jr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and Heartworm Test)
- Senior Dog: Sr Wellness Bloodwork (includes Fecal and Heartworm Test) and Comprehensive Wellness Bloodwork
What are the optional add-ons?
Optional add-ons for cats and dogs are:
- Feline/Canine Dental: available on both Junior and Senior plans
- Feline/Canine Spay: Junior Plan only
- Feline/Canine Neuter: Junior Plan only
Are there any other perks?
Yes, the plan includes 10% Discounts on services (excludes grooming) and unlimited FREE NAIL TRIMS
Contact Us For Availability!
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Phone
(813) 677-3100Text Us
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 8am - 12pm
Sunday: Closed
Closed For
Lunch Monday to Friday: 12pm - 2pm (tech appointments only)
To ensure we can provide timely and consistent care for all of our patients, we kindly require a deposit to reserve your appointment time. This allows us to set aside dedicated time for your pet and helps us reduce missed appointments so that other pets in need can be seen promptly. The deposit is applied to your visit and is fully refundable with 24hr cancellation notice.
We understand that schedules change and unexpected things happen, we kindly require a deposit to reserve your appointment time. This allows us to set aside dedicated time for your pet and helps us reduce missed appointments so that other pets in need can be seen promptly. The deposit is applied to your visit and is fully refundable with proper cancellation notice.
