Sometimes male cats cannot be neutered. And it is entirely legitimate to leave them unsterilised and “whole”. This occurs when the cat cannot be put under a general anaesthetic. A …
Sometimes male cats can’t be neutered for this reason Read More »
I’ve spotted a peculiar anomaly in the story about HCM in Bengal cats. In case you didn’t realise it, Bengal cats are said to be predisposed to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). …
HCM in male and female Bengal cats and humans, a comparison Read More »
It is worthwhile to have a quick look at the causes before setting out cat heart murmur symptoms as it helps to understand the symptoms. It is important to state …
Cat heart murmur: symptoms and causes plus video of ultrasound testing Read More »
I have come to the conclusion that domestic cats that survive fires are more likely to die of a heart attack. I think you have to come to this conclusion …
Domestic cats that survive fires are more likely to die of a heart attack Read More »
I was surprised to read a study published on 14 February 2020 on the nature.com website which concluded that domestic cats with thermal burn injuries from the California wildfires showed …
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the commonest form of heart disease in cats and it is very common in Maine Coons. Universities Federation for Animal Welfare Elisa in her article wrote …
About the heart condition that killed Leo of Pet Sematary fame Read More »
Cat breeds prone to HCM are: Maine Coon, Ragdolls, British Shorthairs, American Shorthairs, Devon Rexes and Bengals. All these breeds are extensively discussed on this website. Please start by clicking …
The reason why I am writing this is because a person (who I will keep anonymous) wrote to me about their cat. He was three years old and he died …
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