Common Pet Owner Questions About Mobile Cardiology Services

We can imagine that as a pet owner, it can be scary to hear that your beloved family member may have a cardiac condition. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident to make informed decisions relating to your pet’s health. That’s why we have curated a collection of frequently asked questions from current and former pet owners who have worked with us in the past.

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  • Dr. Adam Kane provides a wide variety of mobile cardiology and ultrasound services including echocardiograms, 6-lead ECGs/EKGs, OFA certifications, pre-surgical anesthesia clearance exams, partial abdominal ultrasounds and radiography interpretations.

  • Based on your pet’s history, physical examination, or screening diagnostics, your primary care veterinarian or emergency veterinarian may detect evidence of cardiac disease. You may also recognize signs of heart issues at home such as difficulty breathing, intolerance for activity or exercise, or fainting/collapsing. Please see a veterinarian immediately if you have concerns for your pet’s health.

  • On the day of your pet’s scheduled cardiac appointment date, you will drop off your pet with your trusted primary care veterinarian. Dr. Kane will perform a physical examination along with any indicated/requested cardiac diagnostics. Dr. Kane will then write a comprehensive and detailed report with diagnostic results, treatment recommendations, and a follow-up plan. The report will be provided to your primary veterinarian.  All of the findings of the cardiology examination will be explained to you by your veterinarian or their team.

  • Because Kane Veterinary Imaging works directly with practices in eastern Connecticut, you can contact your primary care veterinarian to schedule an appointment. Please see our appointments page for the most up-to-date list of our partnering clinics

  • Your primary care veterinarian has the most comprehensive perspective of your pet, and therefore, Dr. Kane directly provides them with your pet’s cardiovascular recommendations. Your primary care veterinarian will follow up with you to discuss your pet’s treatment plans and any contraindications that may need to be considered.

  • Please contact your primary care veterinarian directly for a breakdown of the cost structure for Kane Veterinary Imaging’s services.

  • Because Dr. Kane writes comprehensive and detailed reports, we hope you won’t have any outstanding questions from your pet’s cardiac exam. However, if questions still linger, we ask that you direct them through your primary care veterinarian who can escalate to Kane Veterinary Imaging as needed.

  • If your pet is showing signs of distress, don’t wait! Please take them immediately to your local emergency and critical care center to ensure they receive the most timely care.