Specialties/Veterinary Cardiology
1,800+ cases reviewed

Veterinary Cardiology

Veterinary cardiology covers the diagnosis and management of heart disease in dogs and cats. Heart murmurs, valve disease, cardiomyopathy, and congenital conditions all require specialist evaluation. The timing of medication — particularly pimobendan — is highly stage-dependent, and starting too early or too late has meaningful consequences for your pet's lifespan and quality of life.

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In-person specialist vs PawPinion

In-personPawPinion
Wait time4-8 weeks24-48 hours
Cost$300–$500 per consultfrom $99
Travel requiredYesNone
Written reportRarelyAlways included
Specialist credentialsBoard-certifiedBoard-certified
Why it matters

Why you need a specialist for veterinary cardiology

Heart murmur grading and medication timing are nuanced — starting or delaying cardiac medications at the wrong stage has long-term consequences. Accurate echocardiographic measurement of heart chamber size is the key variable that determines treatment initiation under ACVIM consensus guidelines, and this requires specialist-level interpretation.

Subspecialty training beyond general practice
Pattern recognition across thousands of similar cases
Access to current research and treatment protocols
Independent assessment with no prior treatment bias
Conditions covered

What our specialists review

Heart Murmur
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Mitral Valve Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Arrhythmia
Pericardial Effusion
Pulmonary Hypertension
Heart Failure

Don't see your pet's condition? Submit your case — our triage team reviews all veterinary cardiology conditions.

The process

How a veterinary cardiology second opinion works

01

Submit your case

Upload your pet's records, imaging, and lab results. Our system organizes everything for specialist review.

02

Specialist review

A board-certified veterinary cardiology specialist reviews your complete case file in detail.

03

Written report delivered

Receive a detailed written second opinion within 24-48 hours. Share it with your primary vet.

"The specialist caught something our regular vet had missed for months. The written report was so thorough that even our vet said it was the most useful specialist consult they'd ever seen shared with them."

Michelle T.

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