A Michael Broad Blog
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 that Leo died of a saddle thrombus. This is a blood clot at the point where the aorta splits into 2 arteries; hence the …
Corleone was saved from euthanasia at NY City ACC by Magnificat Cat Rescue and Rehoming. They did all they could to make sure he went to a good home. The woman they selected had good references and her veterinarian said she was a responsible pet owner. She had a dog and Corleone liked dogs. …
By Daniel J. Haughton Her name was Tabitha and she came into my life in mid-2009. I am disabled and live with my parents in central Mississippi with (at the time) my mother’s Pomeranian and my own gray and white tabby domestic shorthair rescue kitty. We had decided among us that we wanted another …
This is a concise overview of heart failure in cats. The major reference source is the renown: Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook – I highly recommend it for all cat caretakers. Heart failure is what it sounds like; due to weakened heart muscles, the heart fails to pump an adequate amount of blood around …
