Welcome to Cardiology!

We look forward to developing a relationship with you and your pet. Although some heart diseases are reversible, many are chronic conditions that require ongoing treatment and monitoring. We have the training, experience and state of the art equipment necessary to address cardiac problems and are committed to providing high quality care to our clients and patients. Because our specialty hospital is local, the drive time is short for those living in the Rochester area.

What Separates Us from the Rest?

Board certified cardiologists have undergone several years of residency training in cardiology after veterinary school and have received certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine after passing several testing regimes. These years of intense training in the cardiology field allow these individuals to bring the highest level of expertise to their practice for the diagnosis and treatment of dogs and cats with heart disease. By bringing your pet to a board certified cardiologist, you and your pet benefit from the experience your specialist holds. Dr. Adin was residency-trained at the University of California, Davis after graduating from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She has been board certified in cardiology since 2000.

Your Visit

You and your pet can expect to receive high quality care by our cardiology team in a professional and caring manner. We will treat your pet as our own and will set aside the time necessary to discuss our findings and recommendations. The entire appointment time is usually 1-2 hours. We will be in contact with your regular veterinarian to ensure that he or she is fully informed regarding the cardiology examination.

You will meet Dr. Adin in the appointment room accompanied by a veterinary intern doctor and often Heather, the cardiology technician. After discussing the current problem your pet is having, information from your veterinarian, and your pet’s physical examination findings, we will recommend a course of action that will usually involve diagnostic testing. Although the indications for each test may vary, a complete cardiac workup involves x-rays of the chest, an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) and an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). Sedation and shaving are usually not necessary. Sometimes blood pressure measurement, bloodwork evaluation or advanced ECG testing (e.g. Holter monitoring or event monitoring) may be recommended. After the diagnostic testing has been completed, Dr. Adin will discuss the findings with you and her recommendations for treatment and follow-up.