The quote cited above is actually part of an article by the Winn Feline Foundation, entitled "Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Advice for Breeders" that can be found here.
Conveniently, the very next paragraph is missing from the above post. It reads:
"Since HCM can occur at any age, a...
This doesn't make sense to me on many levels. I'm sorry about your grandmother. If her her condition was genetic, physicians should recommend you get yourself tested. It's not unheard of with many diseases and cancers. I don't know why people think it's so absurd to think in the same terms with...
I absolutely agree - there is no way to guarantee that any cat will never get HCM.
BUT, I disagree with you in that I think HCM guarantees are fantastic for both breeder AND owner. Yes, they require the owner to scan their cat 2-3 times over a number of years (usually at 1-2 years old and...
Hmm. I wonder if it could be contact dermatitis from her kitty litter?
Just for "shiggles" maybe try using a different litter, like Yesterday's News or something not clay based and unscented for a couple of weeks and see if it doesn't clear up? The paws definitely touch litter, and if she...
I'm feeling the doom and gloom with you tonight...Nelson just had a major coughing fit, very reminiscent of what Harold used to do in his final months. You've been down the HCM road a few times, I'm sure you've seen it. Harold (RIP) lived to almost 6. Nelson is almost 4 now and was given another...
Did the vet do a culture or skin scraping or any kind of test on the irritation between her toes or on her vulva? Sounds like it could be yeast, maybe? But the MalAcetic and the medicated shampoo aren't really treating anything specific, just relieving her symptoms. What are they doing to try to...
Welcome to the forum!! Like everyone else says - you're going to love having a sphynx. Be warned, it's an addiction! You'll probably have even more questions after you get her home, but have no fear - we'll be here to help, and don't forget about the search bar at the top of the page, too... if...
If there is anything wrong with his heart right now, they will be able to detect it on the echo - yes, even if there are no outward signs. HCM can go for many years and show no outward signs...this is how so many people are surprised when they find their cats dead and had no idea anything was...
You can feed pumpkin every day. Start with a teaspoon and add more if needed. Interestingly, pumpkin is also great for treating constipation...weird, huh?
Oh, Susi, no! I'm so sorry this is still happening. Has your vet considered doing a necropsy to try and figure out what's going on? They're too old for it to be a blood type issue, it can't just be URI...You're amazingly strong, holding it together through this.
Thanks, everyone, for all the support. It really means the world to me. When I was going through this last year with Harold I felt so alone and helpless. I didn't have a forum like this to just vent my frustrations and I didn't have the feeling of so much support from so many people. It really...
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