CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

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.

Current Status: 10% Awake, 90% Fluff. 🦁 Who else is caffeinating their way through this hairstyle today?
05/04/2026

Current Status: 10% Awake, 90% Fluff. 🦁

Who else is caffeinating their way through this hairstyle today?

Good news alert! 📣 TP’s heart exam is in, and it turns out he’s just special.His heart murmur is caused by something cal...
04/28/2026

Good news alert! 📣 TP’s heart exam is in, and it turns out he’s just special.

His heart murmur is caused by something called DUST (a minor thickening of the heart wall). It’s essentially a structural quirk that creates a little "noise," but doesn't slow him down!

✅ No cardiac rechecks needed.
✅ No cause for concern.
✅ 100% chance of more naps.

We love a happy ending. Stay sweet, TP! 💤✨

Thank you to our friends at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital for the kind shoutout! We’re grateful for the partnersh...
12/03/2025

Thank you to our friends at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital for the kind shoutout! We’re grateful for the partnership and the collaborative care we’re able to provide together. ❤️🐾

11/21/2025

The "Churro of Wellness" Checklist:

♥️ HEAR: Get routine vet exams to listen for murmurs!

♥️ CHECK: Monitor your cat's WEIGHT and energy (Weight loss is a subtle sign!).

♥️ COUNT: Count your cat's resting breaths! (>30/min is an emergency!)

♥️ Be your cat's sweetest advocate! Early detection is key to a long life.

It's getting chilly! 🥶Cold weather can affect your pet's joints, skin, activity, and routines. Here are a few tips to pr...
11/19/2025

It's getting chilly! 🥶Cold weather can affect your pet's joints, skin, activity, and routines. Here are a few tips to prepare your pet for wintertime:
- Provide a warm and cozy space off of the floor and away from drafts
- Sweaters or jackets are great for short-haired, small or senior pets
- Limit your pet's time outside in the extreme cold
- Some pets' nutrition needs might change during the winter. Talk to your vet if you think this might be the case.

Have questions? We’re always here to help!

Happy Wednesday! 🐾
10/08/2025

Happy Wednesday! 🐾

Happy Wednesday from ZOE! 😍Zoe's recheck echocardiogram revealed that she has a very mild form of a congenital heart con...
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! ♥️

Feeling "Lucky?" 🍀Lucky was originally diagnosed with congestive heart failure and was started on cardiac medications. T...
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!! 🥳

Happy National Mutt Day!National Mutt Day, also known as National Mixed Breed Dog Day, is a day to celebrate mixed-breed...
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!

Is your pet dehydrated?? 💧👀
07/21/2025

Is your pet dehydrated?? 💧👀

Happy National Pet Day! Drop a pic of your pet in the comments so we can all appreciate their cuteness. 😍👇💗
04/11/2025

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

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 i...
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://cvcavets.com

3/31/22 -- CVCA Frederick is closed today due to severe weather. We will keep this page updated. If you have any non-urg...
03/31/2022

3/31/22 -- CVCA Frederick is closed today due to severe weather. We will keep this page updated. 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.

This is Gunner! He was referred by Airpark Animal Hospital and recently visited us to monitor his Tricuspid Valve Dyspla...
02/16/2022

This is Gunner! He was referred by Airpark Animal Hospital and recently visited us to monitor his Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia.

After seeing Kacie Schmitt Felber, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) for a recheck exam, we found that Gunner also has Ostium secundum atrial septal defect (ASD).

Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia is a rare congenital heart defect most commonly seen in Labrador Retrievers (like Gunner!), Irish Setters, Great Danes and German Shepherds. It is a malformation of the Tricuspid Valve, or right atrioventricular valve, that separates the right atrium from the right ventricle. Because the valve is malformed, it does not close properly allowing for a backflow of blood into the right atrium. In cases like Gunner's, the right atrium and ventricle become enlarged. Ostium secundum atrial septal defect is a hole between the upper chambers of the heart (right and left atria). Both congenital heart defects can lead to enlargement of the right side of the heart and, ultimately, congestive heart failure.

When Gunner was diagnosed with TVD at 3 months of age, his family was told that he may not see past his 1st birthday. Gunner has now been seeing us for almost 2 years and we'll be keeping an eye on him to make sure his heart works as best it can! His family calls him remarkable and reports that he is doing incredibly well at home!

To learn more about CVCA and Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia, visit https://hubs.li/Q013WXvJ0, all are on our website under Dog Heart Disease.

CVCA Frederick is located inside Care Frederick - Crossroads Animal Referral & Emergency.

It's Effie! She was referred to us by Banfield Pet Hospital and last saw Kacie Schmitt Felber, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)!...
02/10/2022

It's Effie! She was referred to us by Banfield Pet Hospital and last saw Kacie Schmitt Felber, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)!

A fun fact about Effie: " Effie was born in the lovely country of Ghana and raised by her dad for 2 years before she was brought over the the US. She is the mother of 6 pups that stayed in Ghana." 🇬🇭

To learn more about CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, visit https://hubs.ly/Q013WJ-q0.

CVCA Frederick is located inside of CARE Veterinary Center.

1/17/22 -- Due to inclement weather, CVCA Frederick will have a delayed open at 12:00 PM today. We will keep this page u...
01/17/2022

1/17/22 -- Due to inclement weather, CVCA Frederick will have a delayed open at 12:00 PM today. We will keep this page updated 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.

1/7/22 -- Due to inclement weather, CVCA Frederick will have a delayed open at 10:00 AM today. We will keep this page up...
01/07/2022

1/7/22 -- Due to inclement weather, CVCA Frederick will have a delayed open at 10:00 AM today. We will keep this page updated 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.

Jennifer Lynn Pace, Team Lead of Frederick, lost a tragically short fight with an aggressive form of cancer on Saturday,...
12/18/2021

Jennifer Lynn Pace, Team Lead of Frederick, lost a tragically short fight with an aggressive form of cancer on Saturday, November 20th. Today would have been her 42nd birthday.

Jen was an amazing friend, a devoted daughter, doting aunt, wonderful sister, loving partner, the best cat mom, and a new mother. She gave birth to Gus Daniel just eight months ago–the same month she and her partner, Derek, bought their first home.

If you would like to help, we are collecting donations for her family to support them in this difficult time: https://hubs.li/Q010FSjB0

It's Rory! He was referred to us by Littlestown Veterinary Hospital and last saw Kacie Schmitt Felber, DVM, DACVIM (Card...
08/23/2021

It's Rory! He was referred to us by Littlestown Veterinary Hospital and last saw Kacie Schmitt Felber, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)!

Rory is a sweet boy! His family said: "Rory was adopted at 1 year of age from the Adams County SPCA. Right from the beginning, he was the friendliest cat and preferred to hang out with people or watch them from the windows. Rory does not like the cold, and all winter long he sleeps curled up next to his pet parent." 🐱😍

To learn more about CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, visit https://hubs.li/H0VNj2p0.

CVCA Frederick is located inside of CARE Veterinary Center.

Meet Gia! She was referred to us by Dr. Lisa Hennings of West Frederick Veterinary Hospital and last saw Brett Boorstin,...
08/11/2021

Meet Gia! She was referred to us by Dr. Lisa Hennings of West Frederick Veterinary Hospital and last saw Brett Boorstin, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)!

Gia and Jenny are getting along like two peas in a pod before her appointment! 🐶❤️

For more information about CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, please visit our website: https://hubs.li/H0TXh-S0

CVCA Frederick is located inside of Care Frederick - Crossroads Animal Referral & Emergency.

Snapple, Crackle, Pop! Snapple was referred to us by Dr. Julie Scaccia of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic and last saw Jul...
07/18/2021

Snapple, Crackle, Pop! Snapple was referred to us by Dr. Julie Scaccia of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic and last saw Julia Shih, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology)!

Here she is with Amanda and Dr. Miller, getting an echo and hanging out afterwards! This little pup was a paw-fect patient! 🐶💓

For more information about CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, please visit our website: https://hubs.li/H0RNYCz0

CVCA Towson is located inside of Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center.

It's Monty! He was referred to us by Dr. Rosealie Gibson of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic and last saw Kacie Schmitt Fel...
07/18/2021

It's Monty! He was referred to us by Dr. Rosealie Gibson of Rock Spring Veterinary Clinic and last saw Kacie Schmitt Felber, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)!

He's getting his blood pressure taken here with our team members Jenny and Kelly. He was such a good boy! 🐱❤️

To learn more about CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, visit https://hubs.li/H0RNXZM0.

CVCA Frederick is located inside of CARE Veterinary Center.

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7330 Guilford Drive
Frederick, MD
21704

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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