Cardiac Arrhythmias in Cats

Cardiac Arrhythmias in Cats

By: PetPlace Veterinarians

Section: Follow-Up

Optimal treatment for your pet requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up, which may be critical, includes some or all of the following measures:

  • Administer any prescribed veterinary medications as directed and be certain to contact your veterinarian if you experience problems treating your pet.

  • Have your veterinarian regularly examine and auscultate (listen to with a stethoscope) your cat if it has a serious cardiac arrhythmia.

  • ECGs may need to be repeated to monitor the response to therapy.

  • Once an arrhythmia has resolved, veterinary checkups may need to be less frequent.

  • Periodic chest X-rays and cardiac ultrasound may be indicated.

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