Veterinary Specialty Links

Cardiology Links

Cardiology Information for Breeders

Certain breeds of dogs and cats, such as Boxer Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Maine coon cats, and Ragdoll cats, are known to be at a higher risk of heart disease. Our cardiology team is one of only a few in Long Island able to screen your animal for heart problems prior to breeding.

• OFA certification
  The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (www.offa.org) is a breed registry/database for purebred animals. If you are intending to breed your animal, and it is a breed for which cardiac disease is known or suspected to be inherited, you should have your animal screened for cardiac disease prior to breeding.
• ARCH Registry
  The ACVIM Registry of Cardiac Health (ARCH) is a more comprehensive registry than the OFA, and is limited to exams by Board-certified cardiologists. Exam findings and certifications also include congenital and acquired disease.

Physical Rehabilitation Links

• Handicapped Pets
  Information and supplies for handicapped pets.
• Doggon Wheels
  Information about dogs in wheelchairs.
• Walk About Harnesses
  Custom fit harnesses and boots for your pet.
• Dog Leggs
  Therapeutic & Rehabilitative Products for your dog.
• Ortho Pets
  Prosthetic, Brace, and Adaptive devices for your pet.
• Thera-paw
  Assistive and Rehabilitative pet products