Bumpurr
RESPECT The- Star! | 
 | | Purred: Mon Jul 27, '09 4:08am PST |  | |  | | Ya didn't mention, she has all of the above, in the first post, mol, I thought she had the signs of a
URI, based on the info in the first post. 
She might have a heart murmer? Either she does or she doesn't, the vet can tell, when they listen
to the heart, that something is not right, some can even estimate the grade.
If your vet feels there is something not right with the heart, they should of taken x-rays, to see if the
heart is enlarged, and also to see if there is fluid on the heart or the lungs, which is not good.
They should also do a Wellness and CBC blood panel to see if all values are normal, of it there is
something else going on.
The next step is an ultrasound, with a cardiologist. That will determine if the cat has a heart
issue, if the heart is enlarged, and can properly determine the grade.
HCM means the left ventrical does not work properly. It lets in too much blood, or not enough, its
kinda like a swinging door, that does not shut properly.
If, the cat has HCM, they usually put the cat on Atenolol, which slows the heart rate, dosage
depends on the severity of the condition or the grade. They also usually give baby aspirin, 81mgs,
one every 3 days.
The cat needs to be on a high quality grain free feed, THAT IS LOW IN SALT, this is very very
important. The cat must also be kept stress free, that one is imperative.
My cat only has HCM, he does not have hyper thryoidism or high blood pressure, and I don't
know what CRF is, will have to look that up after work tonight, which I should be getting ready
for, instead of on here, mol, mol.
If, the cat has HCM, the danger signs are difficulty breathing, coughing, not hair balls, and
dragging one or both hind legs. That is a sign the cat may have thrown a clot, and that is a
immed trip to the ER.
If, they didn't do the x-ray or the blood panel, tell them you want it. Best of luck, gotta run now,
let me know what the vet said today. ((((((((((BIG HUGS TO YOU))))))))
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