Is your pet's heart trying
to tell you something?
SKS Pet Pawject brings India's first pet heart screening camp to Visakhapatnam — hospital-grade pet heart screening for dogs and cats. Most pets show no symptoms until it's too late.
30-minute specialist slots · Prior booking mandatory · Limited availability
Heart disease in pets is more common than most people realise
Source: peer-reviewed veterinary literature · Full citations available on request
Is your pet at risk?
Two groups face the highest risk of undetected heart disease. If your pet falls in either category, this screening is not optional — it is essential.
Large & Giant Breed Dogs — Any Age
Genetic predisposition to DCM & cardiac disease
These breeds carry a known genetic risk of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The disease has a protracted subclinical phase with no visible symptoms for months or years before becoming life-threatening.
Median survival · MMVD in Large Breed Dogs · PMC 2024
Senior Pets — 5 Years & Above
All breeds of dogs and cats
Beyond age 5, the incidence of mitral valve disease, arrhythmias, and HCM rises sharply. Annual cardiac screening becomes as essential as annual vaccination.
How heart disease shows up in dogs
These are the clinical signs recorded across dogs diagnosed with cardiac disease in veterinary practice — ranked by frequency of occurrence.
Symptom frequency across all canine cardiac disease
% of diagnosed dogs presenting with each clinical sign — veterinary cardiology literature
Sources: JAVMA · Merck Veterinary Manual 2024 · ACVIM Cardiology Guidelines · Vet Record 2023 · JVIM (canine HCM case series)
What your pet can't tell you
Dogs — When Symptoms Do Appear
These are late signs. By the time they're obvious, disease is often advanced. Most dogs with cardiac disease show no symptoms at all until the final stages.
- Tires quickly on walks — exercise intolerance
- Persistent cough lasting more than 2 weeks
- Excessive panting without exertion
- Rapid or laboured breathing at rest
- Pot-bellied appearance (fluid accumulation)
- Fainting or collapsing episodes
Cats — The Silent Risk
Cats are instinctively wired to hide illness. By the time symptoms appear, the disease is often at a crisis point.
By the time your cat shows distress, 90%+ of cardiac function may already be lost. Once in congestive heart failure, median survival is as low as 92 days.
Echocardiography is the only reliable way to detect feline HCM early — before symptoms appear. Your cat may look completely healthy and still have significant cardiac disease.
A 2024 study published in the Indian Veterinary Journal (ICAR) found that 1 in 4 Indian dogs with health issues had cardiac arrhythmias — with Labradors being the most affected breed at 29.82%. Dogs over 6 years accounted for 59.64% of all cases.
ICAR Indian Veterinary Journal, June 2024 · Dr. Ankush Rana et al.Complete pet heart screening — SKS Heart Pawject specialists
Structured 30-minute specialist slot with SKS's veterinary cardiology team. Prior booking mandatory.
Specialists visiting the clinic
- Dr. Hamsa Yamini M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
- Dr. Vishnu Vardhn Reddy M.V.Sc.
Echo (Echocardiography)
Real-time ultrasound of your pet's heart — the gold standard for detecting structural disease, valve problems, and cardiomyopathy before symptoms appear.
ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Detects arrhythmias, conduction abnormalities, and electrical heart issues. Essential for large breeds and dogs on long-term medication.
BP (Blood Pressure)
Hypertension silently damages the heart, kidneys, and eyes. A 2-minute BP check can reveal life-threatening high blood pressure in pets who appear healthy.
Thoracic X-Ray
Assess heart size, lung patterns, and detect early signs of congestive heart failure — before breathlessness or coughing becomes severe.
22+ years. India's most trusted name in pet healthcare.
"At SKS Veterinary Hospital, our vision has always been to extend the healthy lifetime of every pet in our care. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of premature death in dogs and cats — and it is largely preventable with early detection. SKS Heart Pawject is our commitment to that vision: bringing world-class cardiac screening to pet parents across India, one city at a time."
Pet heart screening — what you need to know
Short informational videos on pet heart health, early detection, and why screening matters for dogs and cats.
Book SKS Heart Pawject — Pet Heart Screening at ₹99
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Common questions
What is SKS Heart Pawject?
SKS Heart Pawject is SKS Veterinary Hospital's nationwide pet heart screening initiative — India's first dedicated pet heart screening camp programme. The Visakhapatnam edition (SKS Pet Pawject) offers expert pet heart screening for dogs and cats at an introductory ₹99 consultation fee.
What does the ₹99 cover?
The ₹99 fee covers a structured 30-minute expert cardiac consultation with SKS's specialist team — the same consultation that ordinarily costs ₹999. You also receive flat 50% off on all cardiac investigations booked on the day: ECG, Blood Pressure, Echocardiography, and Thoracic X-Ray.
Can I bring more than one pet?
Yes — you can register multiple pets in a single booking. Add each pet using the "Add another pet" button. All pets will be seen in the same 30-minute slot.
My pet seems perfectly fine. Is screening still useful?
Yes — especially for cats and large-breed dogs. Heart disease is largely silent in its early stages. A normal result is valuable baseline data too.
What should I bring on the day?
Bring your booking confirmation email or reference number, any previous medical records or cardiology reports, and your pet on a leash or in a carrier. Avoid feeding your pet for 2 hours before an echocardiography screening.
Is the ₹99 payment refundable?
The registration fee is non-refundable.
Is the payment secure?
Yes. All payments are processed by Razorpay — a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment gateway. We never store your card or UPI details.
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