CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets Blog

A Cardiology Dictionary for Pet Owners

If you ever feel like your doctor or veterinarian is speaking a foreign language, you’re not alone!...

Meet the 2022 CVCA Calendar Contest Winners!

December 2021 We've already announced our 2022 Calendar Contest winners on social media, but we'd...

Amlodipine -- How does it Work?

What is Amlodipine? Amlodipine is a drug that relaxes the body’s blood vessels allowing blood to...

All about Atenolol - Your Questions, Answered!

What is Atenolol? Atenolol is a drug known as a beta-blocker that can lower stress on the heart and...

Cats and Heartworm Disease

Did you know cats get heartworm disease? Many pet owners know how bad heartworm disease is for dogs...

The Case of Janus the Greyhound

  Say hello to Janus! This handsome 4-year-old greyhound came to CVCA inside Austin Veterinary...

4 Ways to Be Kind to Animals this May

Earlier this month was 'Be Kind to Animals Week'. According to the American Humane Society, "On the...

Pet IDs and Why They're Important

April marks National Pet ID Week - April 17-24, 2021. But what is a Pet ID and why is it so...

The Weather's Getting Warmer...Walk Your Pet!

It's common sense that walks are beneficial for your dogs (and cats sometimes too)! But, in case...

What is Congestive Heart Failure (or CHF)?

Congestive heart failure (also called heart failure) is when the heart’s ability to pump is so poor...