Bloomfield Animal Hospital offers cardiology services from board-certified vet
Posted by Dr. Jose Arambulo
What is a pet cardiologist?
Much like a cardiologist that you'd see if you had a concern with your heart, a pet cardiologist is a veterinarian who has expert training in conditions that could impact your pet's heart and circulatory system. Training to become a pet cardiologist includes earning a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, plus an internship and several years of residency.When would I need to see a pet cardiologist?
You'd hope to never need specialized care for your pet. However, there are some instances in which a pet cardiologist could help your cat or dog:- A heart murmur or irregular rhythm: In many cases, murmurs are not something to be concerned about. However, they can be associated with heart disease, particularly if the murmur is accompanied by coughing, trouble breathing, or abdominal enlargement.
- A disease that causes heart failure: Certain conditions can lead to problems with the heart, such as Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease in dogs or Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy in cats. Pets with these conditions should be carefully monitored.
- Hypertension: High blood pressure doesn't just impact adults, it can be a factor for dogs and cats as well. Understanding what's causing your pet's high blood pressure is important as many conditions can cause poor heart function as well. A pet cardiologist has advanced diagnostic equipment and more experience to help determine the cause and treatment for your pet.
- Advanced equipment: If something isn't right with our pets, owners want to know why and want to fix it. Pet cardiologists treat a range of diseases, have a broad understanding of medications and potential complications, and often have access to the most advanced research to help diagnose and treat your pet.
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Bloomfield Animal Hospital is a trusted name in pets’ preventive, medical, surgical, and emergency care in Lakewood, CA. With a 30-year history as a family-owned pet clinic, it provides modern services in a warm, friendly environment. It’s one of the few veterinary hospitals to be AAHA-accredited.
Dr. Jose Arambulo, owner and chief veterinarian, is experienced in treating eye, ear, and skin disorders and is especially interested in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. He earned his BS in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of the Philippines. He completed clinical evaluation for veterinary medicine at Purdue University in Indiana and was a veterinarian at Banfield and California before acquiring Bloomfield Animal Hospital.
Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
Our Traveling Surgeon, Dr. Zachery Smith, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He specializes in complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. While training, he worked with some of the best orthopedic surgeons in the country. He has lectured both locally and internationally. Dr. Smith plays a leading role at Veterinary Orthopedics of California, which is dedicated to providing high-level surgical services to pets.
Our visiting physician, Dr. Fred Brewer, is a veterinary cardiologist board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology at UCLA and earned his veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2009. Later, he completed a one-year general rotating internship at the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in West Los Angeles and a three-year cardiology residency at Cornell University.
Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
