First visit checklist
- Previous medical recordsBring available X-ray or echocardiography image files and test reports.
- Current medicationMedication packets, photos or prescription photos are helpful.
- Symptom videosShort videos of coughing, fainting or breathing changes can be very helpful.
- Resting respiratory rate recordsIf possible, record your pet's breathing rate during sleep for a few days and bring the results.
- Consider bringing one companionHaving someone listen to the consultation with you can help.
- Carrier / LeashPlease use a carrier or leash to keep your pet and other patients safe.
- Check fasting instructionsFasting may be needed when blood testing or sedation is planned. We provide individual fasting and medication instructions when booking.
Records for a follow-up visit
Tell us about changes in breathing, walks or appetite since the last visit. Bring breathing records, symptom videos and current medication packets or prescription photos.
Ask about meals and medication before the visit. We will explain whether fasting or medication adjustments are needed for your pet's condition and planned tests.
We review history, examination and previous records before selecting the tests currently needed. Visit length depends on the tests. Learn what each test assesses in our Cardiac tests.
1
About 10 minutes
Registration / History
Using your questionnaire, we discuss when symptoms began, how they changed, current medication and diet.
2
About 10 minutes
Examination / Auscultation / Test plan
We assess breathing, pulse, murmurs and blood pressure alongside previous tests and current symptoms. We select relevant blood tests, chest X-rays, echocardiography, abdominal ultrasound or ECG, explain estimated costs and perform only agreed tests.
3
Varies by test
Tests selected for the condition
Tests answer specific questions: echocardiography for structure and blood flow, chest X-rays for lungs, and ECG for suspected arrhythmias. Blood tests or abdominal ultrasound may be added for overall health or concurrent disease. Not every patient receives the same tests in the same order.
4
About 15–20 minutes
Results / Treatment discussion
We explain your pet's condition using images and measurements, then discuss treatment choices, expected changes and costs.
5
About 5 minutes
Prescription / Next appointment
We explain medication administration and how to measure sleeping respiratory rate (SRR), and plan the next examination.
Consultation and test fees: conditions
The table lists individual consultation and test fees. Chemistry costs depend on the number of analytes and X-rays on the number of views. Each item states whether interpretation is included and the echocardiography conditions for first visits, follow-ups and previous screening patients.
Total costs depend on your pet's condition and selected tests and prescriptions. We review previous records and current health, explain estimated costs, including unlisted items, and proceed with your agreement.
Daytime hospitalization / Deworming
Heartworm prevention
External parasite prevention
We do not stock a separate product. NexGard Spectra also provides external parasite control.
We do not provide vaccinations.
This allows us to focus on cardiac care while working alongside local veterinary clinics. Thank you for understanding.
We do not perform CT or MRI examinations.
