We perform pet ECGs in Inlet Beach 30A daily. No special preparation is required for this procedure.
To perform an ECG, your pet will need to remain still. They will either be standing or laying down on an exam table in our office. We apply electrodes to your pet’s skin, at the base of each of their four legs. We may also apply a special conduction gel or rubbing alcohol to your pet during this procedure. These applications can help electrical signals travel more easily to the ECG machine which would allow for better recordings.
Once the testing begins, we will keep your pet still for only a short period of time to get an adequate reading. Your pet’s electrical signals may be traced from a minute up to several minutes. The amount of time we trace is dependent on your pet’s cooperation and the abnormality we suspect.