28/09/2026
Let’s talk echocardiograms! 🩺🫀
Did you know that your pet can have an ultrasound of their heart too? 🐶🐱
A veterinary echocardiogram (echo) is a non-invasive ultrasound examination that allows our vets to take a closer look at the heart, including the heart chambers, valves, muscle and blood flow 🩸
An echo may be recommended if your pet has a heart murmur, breathing difficulties, exercise intolerance, fainting/collapse, an abnormal heart rhythm, or a suspected or known heart condition.
At Enfield Veterinary Hospital, echocardiograms can be performed by Dr Michael and Dr Greg, and we’re also fortunate to have Dr Damon Leeder, a visiting Cardiac Specialist, attend our practice.
Dr Damon provides specialist cardiac imaging and care for our patients, working alongside our veterinary team to help investigate and manage heart conditions in dogs and cats 🐈⬛🐩
Swipe through to learn more about what happens during an echo, what we can assess and meet one of our recent patients, Bella! 🤎🐾
When it comes to our pets’ hearts, understanding what’s happening inside can make all the difference ❤️