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CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

CVCA is the leading choice for veterinary cardiology. Entrust your pet's care to a board-certified cardiologist!

Our team of board-certified veterinary cardiologists treats more patients with heart disease than any other practice worldwide. Our expertise and top-of-the-line echocardiography equipment ensure an accurate diagnosis and the best outcome for your pet.

10/08/2025

Happy Wednesday! 🐾

09/22/2025

🎉 It’s National Dog Week—AKA time to spoil your dogs a little extra! We're grateful for care for your beloved pups! 🐕

09/17/2025

Fall is upon us! 🍂 Which means pumpkin spice and everything nice—but many fall favorites are NOT pet-friendly!
🚫 Nutmeg & Pumpkin Spice (yes, even lattes!)
🚫 Onions, garlic & leeks (soups & stews)
🚫 Desserts (hello, baking season!)
🚫 Apple seeds & corn cobs
This list is not comprehensive, so, call us if you're ever unsure at +1 410-224-0039

09/10/2025

Happy Wednesday from ZOE! 😍

Zoe's recheck echocardiogram revealed that she has a very mild form of a congenital heart condition called subaortic stenosis. This refers to a narrowing (stenosis) in the region of the heart just below the aortic valve, where blood leaves the left ventricle (the main pumping chamber of the heart) to enter the aorta. The narrowing results in an obstruction to forward blood flow that, in severe cases, requires the left ventricle to become stronger and thicker in order to send blood into the aorta. Abnormally fast and turbulent blood flow downstream of the obstruction can disrupt the normal function of the nearby aortic valve, resulting in backward flow across this valve (called aortic regurgitation). Fortunately for Zoe, the degree of her subaortic stenosis is extremely mild. In addition, because she has reached full adulthood, the severity of her condition is not expected to increase in the future. YAY! 🥳

Regarding the mild thickening of her mitral valve and very small amount of backward flow across it, this has proven to be remarkably stable over time. Although some degree of heart chamber enlargement was noted during one evaluation in September of 2018 (leading to the use of pimobendan), this now appears to have been an anomalous time point. Following previous normalization of heart chamber size and then discontinuation of the pimobendan last September, Zoe continues to be free of any apparent heart chamber enlargement!!! Best news EVER!! 👏🏽

As much as we will miss Zoe's visits, we do not have a plan for further cardiology appointments for Zoe. We love you Zoe! ♥️

08/12/2025

Feeling "Lucky?" 🍀

Lucky was originally diagnosed with congestive heart failure and was started on cardiac medications. Thankfully, his diuretic was able to be discontinued and he remained stable with normal atrial size and the absence of diuresis, which is excellent news!! 🙌🏽

His most recent visit with Dr. Rausch DVM, DACVIM, suggests that his original diagnosis of congestive heart failure may have been associated with a sudden tear of one of the tendons within his heart that attaches to his mitral valve. Such cases can lead to congestive heart failure and this heart failure can cause serious trouble. However, there are some dogs who are fortunate enough to respond well to medications and over time have their heart become more adept at handling this change in mitral insufficiency.

We feel confident that Lucky is one of those lucky dogs!! 🥳

07/31/2025

Happy National Mutt Day!

National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, is a day to celebrate mixed-breed dogs and raise awareness about the high number of them waiting for adoption in shelters nationwide. National Mutt Day aims to promote the acceptance and rescue of mixed-breed dogs, which make up 80 percent of shelter dogs. Although purebred dogs in shelters are typically adopted quickly, mixed-breed dogs often face the stigma of being less desirable, leading to longer stays in shelters. Their unique qualities are frequently overlooked, as many people are unaware of the *positive* traits that a mix of dog breeds can offer.

strongly believes that all dogs deserve a loving home and we hope you will consider a mutt as your next pet when visiting a shelter!

07/21/2025

Is your pet dehydrated?? 💧👀

06/20/2025

Today marks the first day of summer! 😎 How are you and your furry friends spending the first official day of the season of sunshine? ☀️

06/16/2025

Making sure your pets get the nutrition and care they need is important to us. That’s why you can get their food and meds delivered right to your door.

From your local vet team, to your doorstep. To shop our online pharmacy, visit our website!📱

05/29/2025

Why leave the house when you can get your pet's food and meds delivered right to your doorstep? 🤷‍♂️📦Visit our website to shop our online pharmacy!

04/11/2025

Happy National Pet Day! Drop a pic of your pet in the comments so we can all appreciate their cuteness. 😍👇💗

04/09/2025

Let’s be real—you were going to online shop anyway. 😏 Why not grab your pet’s food and meds online too while you’re at it? Shop our online pharmacy at https://cvcaannapolis.ourvet.com/pet/

09/12/2022

Jake came to see Dr. Rick Cober, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) for a new heart murmur that was heard at his last visit by Dr. Alicia McMichael at Timonium Animal Hospital. He was diagnosed with mild degenerative valvular disease, but Dr. Cober found something very interesting when he performed Jake's echocardiogram...Jake was found to have situs inversus. Situs inversus is a rare congenital malformation in which the cardiac and respiratory tract within the chest cavity are reversed, producing an anatomical mirror-image of normal placement. We will continue to monitor Jake's heart yearly to ensure that he remains as healthy as possible!

To learn more about CVCA and canine heart disease, visit https://hubs.li/Q01l-fBk0

CVCA Annapolis is located inside Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center.

08/24/2022

This adorable boy is Max! He was referred to CVCA Annapolis to evaluate a new heart murmur that was found during his last exam at Prince Frederick Animal Hospital. Dr. Dan Stern, DVM, Resident in Cardiology performed an echocardiogram and an ECG to help determine the cause of the heart murmur. These diagnostic tests revealed that Max has moderate Chronic Degenerative Valve Disease (stage B2) and a mild arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm).

Chronic Degenerative Valvular Disease (CDVD) is the most common form of heart disease in dogs and usually affects the mitral valve. The condition is slowly progressive and is caused by abnormalities that develop along the edges of the heart valves. Over time, the heart enlarges and the heart muscle weakens secondary to the long-term leaks (regurgitation) in the valves. CDVD has multiple stages and is progressive in nature. This requires vigilant monitoring at home and consistent follow-up to help optimize treatment and quality of life.

In Max's case, Dr. Stern recommended a treatment plan that included medications to help improve his heart function and delay the onset of heart failure. We are dedicated to providing Max the best care possible and will continue to work with his parents and his primary care veterinarian to keep him happy and healthy!

To learn more about CVCA and Chronic Degenerative Valvular Disease, visit https://hubs.li/Q01kSYqh0

CVCA Annapolis is located inside Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center.

08/05/2022

Congratulations! We love our neuro friends! 😁

06/29/2022

☀️🐾😻 This handsome boy is ready for summer! 😻🐾☀️ This adorable, lounging kitty is Adams! He was referred to us by Highway Veterinary Hospital after he was found to have new heart murmur. He saw Dr. Dan Stern, DVM, Resident in Cardiology to make sure that he is as heart-healthy as possible!

His mom reports that he is very mouthy and thinks he is the boss of everyone in the house! He also loves to hang with his big sister, Elsa who is a White Shepard!

To learn more about the cardiac care we provide at CVCA, visit our website at https://hubs.li/Q01dJ8Dx0!

CVCA Annapolis is located inside Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center.

05/25/2022

This is handsome gentleman is Rudolph! He was referred by Four Legs Animal Hospital and recently visited us for a recheck to monitor his previously diagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

After seeing Dr. Rick Cober, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) for an cardiac evaluation, we found that Rudolph's heart showed slight changes from his previous echocardiogram. Based on these new findings, Dr. Cober started him on medications to help slow the progression of his HCM

HCM is the most common form of heart disease in cats and is the result of a genetic mutation - notably in Maine C**n cats such as Rudolph. HCM causes progressive thickening (hypertrophy) of the heart muscle (left ventricle) and dilation of the left atrium. Over time the thickening can create a stiff heart possibly resulting in congestive heart failure (fluid in or around the lungs). With appropriate medication and early intervention, we can often achieve stabilization of the disease process and sometimes reversal of some of the cardiac changes.

Rudolph has been seeing us since 2013 and we'll be keeping an eye on him to make sure his heart works as best it can!

To learn more about CVCA and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, visit https://hubs.li/Q01bx1mf0

CVCA Annapolis is located inside Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center.

05/19/2022

5/19/22 - CVCA Annapolis is currently experiencing an intermittent power outage and services may be interrupted/limited. Our phones and internet are still operational for now. If you have any non-urgent inquiries, please email us at [email protected] and we will respond as soon as we can. We apologize for any inconvenience.

05/11/2022

This is Mattie! She was referred to us by her own dad, Dr. David Langford, DVM, for continued monitoring of her valvular aortic stenosis.

After seeing Dr. Matt Boothe, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) for a cardiac evaluation, we found that Mattie's heart showed changes from her previous echocardiogram. Dr. Boothe prescribed medications to help slow the progression of her heart disease based on these findings.

Aortic stenosis is a congenital (inherited) heart defect. It is most often identified in large and giant breed dogs such as the Newfoundland, Golden Retriever, Boxer, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, English Bulldog, Great Dane, German Short-haired Pointer, and Bouvier des Flandres. Dogs with this condition have a narrowing of their aortic valve which makes the heart work harder than normal. As a result, the heart muscle can become thickened.

Mattie has been seeing CVCA since 2018 and we'll be keeping an eye on her to make sure her heart works as best it can!

To learn more about CVCA and valvular aortic stenosis, visit our website!
https://hubs.li/Q019M0X_0

CVCA Annapolis is located inside Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center.

04/06/2022

Isen has been a patient with us since 2014. He is such a sweet, handsome boy and we always love when he comes to see us! Pictured here is Isen getting some pets with Mike Hickey, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) before his echocardiogram -- we always treat our patients like they're family!

To learn more about the cardiac care we provide at CVCA, visit our website at https://hubs.li/Q0179nsM0!

CVCA Annapolis is located inside Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center.

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808 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, MD
21401

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+14102240039

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https://www.cvcavets.com/locations/annapolis/

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