Heart Murmurs in Dogs and Cats

[@pienutbutter..]

My cat developed it half a year ago at the shelter, possibly from the stress. Getting a check up today. This video massively helped me understand what is going on and what might be the course of action if it has gotten worse. Thanks!

[@theralphvet]

Really glad you found the video helpful. Hope your little one is doing ok!

[@xinyenlui5357]

Helpful and Easy to understand. TQ!

[@theralphvet]

Thanks for the positivity! Glad it was useful.

[@TheVetzzang]

wonderful video

[@theralphvet]

Thanks for the great feedback!

[@kevinrichards8119]

Heart scans are expensive £500 plus . After your pet gets one,it’s not going to make your pet better,it’s a lot of money for the same outcome...serious murmurs can be detected by stethoscope auscultation,by any competent vet..Remember,before the days of pet echocardiography,all murmurs were diagnosed by auscultation...it’s an expensive way of telling “yes,your pet has a murmur “,yet another rip off service from your vet !😡

[@theralphvet]

Hi Kevin, the purpose of the echocardiogram is to determine the cause of the murmur and treatment options, not just to say "yes your pet has a murmur". Some heart conditions can be fully treated with the correct treatment plan, allowing pets to live a longer, healthier life that they may otherwise not have been able to. Please let us know if you need any further clarification. Have a lovely day, Team Ralph 🐾