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Empower Your Clients to Monitor Between Appointments

Snoopy Dog Heartbeat enables pet owners to capture and share their dog's heart sounds remotely, giving you better insight into cardiac health between office visits.
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Why Veterinarians Recommend Snoopy

Thousands of veterinarians across the US and UK receive Snoopy recordings from their clients as part of cardiac monitoring protocols.
    Remote Monitoring
    Receive heart recordings between appointments to track progression of murmurs or CHF without requiring office visits.
    Better Client Compliance
    Clients are more engaged when they can actively participate in monitoring. Snoopy makes weekly recordings simple and shareable.
    Early Detection
    Clients can send recordings immediately when they notice changes, enabling earlier intervention before symptoms worsen.
    Reduce Unnecessary Visits
    Assess recordings remotely and determine which cases truly need in-person examination, reducing stress for anxious pets.
Pet owner using smartphone app with their dog

Clinical Applications

How veterinary professionals use Snoopy in practice
    Post-Diagnosis Monitoring
    After diagnosing a heart murmur or CHF, clients record weekly and share for ongoing assessment.
    Medication Management
    Track response to cardiac medications like Pimobendan or Vetmedin by comparing recordings over time.
    Breed Screening
    Encourage clients with at-risk breeds (Cavaliers, Boxers, Dobermans) to establish baseline recordings.
    Senior Dog Wellness
    Add cardiac monitoring to senior wellness programs with regular Snoopy check-ins.
Veterinarian examining a dog with monitoring equipment

Audio Quality & Limitations

What to expect from Snoopy recordings compared to professional auscultation
Not a Diagnostic Tool: Snoopy is a consumer app, not a medical device. Recordings should supplement, not replace, professional examination.
Variable Quality: Recording quality depends heavily on client technique, dog cooperation, environment, and iPhone model.
Best for Known Cases: Most useful for monitoring dogs with existing diagnoses rather than initial screening.
Clear Murmurs Detectable: Grade 3+ murmurs are typically audible in good recordings. Subtle abnormalities may not be captured.
Background Noise: Expect some noise artifacts. Coach clients on recording in very quiet environments.

What You'll Hear

Examples of recording quality under different scenarios

Best Case

Excellent

Calm dog, quiet room, proper technique, clear murmur

Comparable to entry-level electronic stethoscope

Typical Case

Good

Average technique, some background noise

Usable for detecting rhythm and obvious murmurs

Poor Case

Poor

Restless dog, noisy environment, improper positioning

May be unusable - recommend client retake

Integrating Snoopy into Your Practice

Veterinarian workflow diagram showing integration steps
1

Educate Clients

When diagnosing a cardiac condition, explain how Snoopy can help you monitor between appointments. Emphasize this is supplementary to regular checkups.

2

Demonstrate Technique

Show clients the exact location to record on their specific dog during the office visit. Consider marking with a sharpie for reference.

3

Set Expectations

Explain it takes practice. First recordings may not be perfect. Encourage them to keep trying.

4

Establish Protocol

Set a monitoring schedule (e.g., "Record and send me a file every 2 weeks" or "Send me a recording if you notice coughing episodes").

5

Review Remotely

Listen to submitted recordings. Send brief feedback via email or patient portal. Schedule appointment if concerning changes detected.

6

Document

Save recordings in patient file. Compare over time to track progression or response to treatment.

Recommending Snoopy to Clients

Display information in your clinic

We can provide printable materials (contact us via our contact form)

Demonstrate in the exam room

Show clients the app on your own phone during diagnosis conversations

Include in discharge instructions

Add to printed materials: "Download Snoopy Dog Heartbeat to help monitor at home"

Add to your website

Link to Snoopy from your cardiac care or senior wellness pages

Social media posts

Share success stories (with client permission) about remote monitoring

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Common Questions from Veterinarians

Questions About Snoopy?

We'd love to hear from veterinary professionals. Contact us to discuss clinical applications, case studies, or partnership opportunities.
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