The Amazing World Of Veterinary Cardiology│Twin Trees Vet Talk (FREE VET ADVICE PODCAST)

On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Mark Harmon. Dr. Harmon is a Veterinary Cardiology Specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Vancouver, BC (Canada).  

In this video we discuss what it is like to be a veterinary cardiologist. Dr. Harmon tells us about his training after vet school (including 2 year-long internships and a 3 year residency). He talks to us about recent advances in the treatment of heart disease in pets, including pacemakers, balloon valvuloplasty, a new minimally-invasive method for treating mitral valve disease, and open heart surgery. Finally, he tells us about some of his most inspiring cases, including a labrador with atrial standstill , his own dog that had congenital heart disease, and a cat with aortic thromboembolism (also called ATE or saddle thrombus).We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below!

FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/the-amazing-world-of-veterinary-cardiology

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00:00 Teaser 

0:43 Intro, advances in veterinary cardiology

3:45 Dr. Harmon's journey to becoming a veterinary cardiologist

5:41 typical day in the cardiology department

06:44 inspiring case #1: Lucy the dog with a pacemaker

08:04 Inspiring case #2  Harmon's own dog had congenital heart disease

08:27 Inspiring case #3 Angel, a cat with saddle thrombus , aortic thromboembolism

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3 BEST PIECES OF ADVICE FROM THE EMERGENCY VET THAT COULD SAVE YOUR PET'S LIFE

1) DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO GET HELP! If you wait too long, it could be too late. This is especially true for concerns such as laboured breathing, pale gums and weakness. You know your pet best, so if you are worried or concerned, "when in doubt, check it out!"

2) PREVENT THE PREVENTABLE. Learn as much as possible about dangers that face your pet, such as household poisons, seemingly harmless objects (like toys, clothing, garbage and rocks), other animals, and vehicles. Pets are like toddlers and they need a responsible adult/babysitter to protect them from danger. 

3) BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST CASE SCENARIO. Have a plan in place, know your nearest emergency clinic, have the ASPCA phone number on speed dial. Know basic first aid training and CPR. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE FINANCIALLY PREPARED. The cost of medical treatment in an emergency, and the owners' ability to pay for it, is probably the most important factor that determines whether a pet will receive the medical care it needs. The best way to protect yourself is to have good medical insurance for your pet. Do your research.

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