What to Know About Your Pet’s Cardiology Appointment

When your veterinarian refers your pet for a cardiac evaluation, it can feel scary and overwhelming, especially if you don’t meet the specialist face-to-face. This page explains exactly what happens during a cardiology exam with Kane Veterinary Imaging, including how your pet gets to their appointment, and how we work together with your veterinarian to provide expert heart care, right from the comfort of their clinic.

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Your pet’s visit begins just like a regular appointment - at your trusted veterinary clinic. You’ll drop off your pet at a scheduled time and leave them in the care of the clinical team. There’s no need to travel to a specialist or arrange a separate visit.

Drop Off at Your Pet At Your Veterinary Clinic

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Evaluation by a
Board-Certified Cardiologist

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Once we arrive at your veterinarian’s clinic, Dr. Adam Kane, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), a board-certified veterinary cardiologist, will perform a full cardiac evaluation. This may include:

  • A physical exam

  • A heart ultrasound (echocardiogram)

  • Other diagnostic services your vet requested

All procedures are gentle and non-invasive, and in most cases, no sedation is required. Mild sedation may be required, however, if your pet becomes overly stressed. Your veterinarian will discuss the sedation with you before it is administered.

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Your Veterinarian Receives the Cardiology Exam Report

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After your pet’s evaluation, Dr. Kane writes a detailed report that includes:

  • A diagnosis (if applicable)

  • Recommended treatments or next steps

  • Relevant images or measurements

Your primary care veterinarian will review the findings and talk with you about what they mean for your pet. You can request access to the full report from your veterinarian. All of your questions and follow-up will go through your veterinarian - the person who knows your pet the best.

Why This Drop-Off Appointment Approach Works

Our mobile veterinary cardiology model allows your pet to receive specialist-level care without the stress of leaving their home clinic. You get fast answers, your vet gets expert support, and your pet gets their care in a familiar setting.

It’s veterinary teamwork - focused entirely on your pet’s health.