Pet Diseases- Heart Disease in Cats

In 2005 I lost my Cat Luna to heart disease at the age of 7. He had symptoms but by the time we got him to the vet they had disappeared. He stayed at the Vet’s for the day, had no more symptoms and came home About a month later it happened again, but this time more sever and it was too late he died on the way to the Vet’s office, I hope in writing this it will spare someone else the paid of losing a pet.

Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy is a type of heart disease in which the heart becomes abnormally enlarged (enlarged heart), thickened and/or stiffened. As a result, the heart muscle’s ability to pump and/or receive blood is usually weakened. This condition is generally progressive and may lead to heart failure. Symptoms of include labored breathing, weight loss, rear end weakness (due to blood clots), loss of energy and respiratory congestion or wheezing. Luna had the rear end weakness and wheezing. Heart disease in cats is often subtle in the early stages, which is why with Luna there were no symptoms by the time we got to the Vet’s office. Everything was normal by the time we got there WE were considering setting up tests, but he died before we could do it. Don’t wait if there is any indication get the tests done immediately, even if it means gong to a heart specialist. Yes they have them for pets.

Tests