Service Overview
An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG or EKG, is a diagnostic test used to evaluate the electrical activity of your pet’s heart. At Townsgate Pet Hospital, we provide pet ECG / EKG testing in Westlake Village, CA to help assess heart rhythm, heart rate, and possible abnormalities in dogs and cats.
Clinical Care Highlights
- • Determine whether your pet’s heart is beating too fast, too slow, or within an expected range.
- • Evaluate your pet’s heart rhythm and identify arrhythmia types or rhythm concerns.
- • Track and show how electrical signals move through your pet's heart chambers.
- • Examine pets before anesthesia or surgery if there is concern about heart health or medical history.
Key Health Benefits
- ✓ Provides non-invasive, quick electrical heart screenings done while your pet relaxes
- ✓ Supplies critical safety data before starting any anesthetic or surgical treatment
- ✓ Helps detect arrhythmias, murmurs, and underlying blockages safely and without pain
- ✓ Offers quick data to determine if specialized cardiovascular testing is recommended
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an ECG painful for my pet?
No. An ECG is non-invasive and not painful. Your pet simply needs to remain still while the electrodes record the heart’s electrical activity.
Schedule a Consultation at Townsgate Pet Hospital
Call our desk or request an online appointment in Westlake Village, CA.