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Cardiology

At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin

With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin

You've come to the right place

Multi-disciplinary and board-certified, our team of specialists have the training to identify, diagnose, and treat any condition.

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We’re here for you (and them)

Schedule a visit. We’re here to help.

We want you and your pet to have the best experience possible. If you need us to reach out to your primary care veterinarian for your records, we’re happy to do so.

415-456-7372

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Conditions

If your pet is experiencing any of these conditions, rest assured our board-certified specialists are equipped to help.

  • Acquired Heart Disease
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Heart failure
  • Arrhythmia
  • Syncope
  • Cough
  • Systemic Hypertension
  • Feline Heart Disease
  • Blood clot disorders
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Diagnostics

Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows you to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.

  • Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography)
  • ECG (electrocardiography)
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Portable Continuous ECG monitoring (holter monitoring)
  • X-rays

Treatments

Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.

  • Transvenous pacemaker implantation
  • Short-term oxygen and injectable medications for acute heart failure
  • Custom anti-arrhythmic treatment plans based on continuous ECG monitoring

Prepare for your visit

  • 01Call us directly to schedule an appointment or register your pet before you arrive.
  • 02We’ll gather your pet’s records and collaborate with your primary veterinarian.
  • 03Note your pet's medications, food type, eating habits, and symptoms.

During your visit

  • 01We’ll examine your pet and talk through any additional tests, if needed.
  • 02We’ll go over your pet’s diagnosis in detail together and answer all of your questions.
  • 03You’ll receive a treatment plan, any medication, and helpful guidance before you leave.

After your visit

  • 01Follow your pet’s treatment plan and monitor their symptoms.
  • 02You know your pet best. If anything seems amiss or you have any concerns, give us a call — we’re here for you.
  • 03Our team will continue to partner with your primary veterinarian as a part of your pet’s ongoing care.

Our cardiology team

When your pet needs care, our highly trained specialists are here to help.

Frequently asked questions

Gain insight into this condition or reach out to our team of specialists for additional information.

New patients

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Save time by filling out our client registration form before your visit. (Not required.)

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