hcm awareness

Mochi occassionally does this cough but seems okay otherwise. We've taken him to the vet before about it and they've done an xray and ultrasound and didnt find anything. The doctor said it could be seasonal and possibly allergies or feline asthma. He gave us antibiotics for a cold and sent us...

I have 2 sphynxs and one is about to have a litter of sphynxs. Are these supplements worth the price? Is it ok to give these to kittens? And have you had any experience with heart supplements such as these?

My Sphynx (Wren) has been recently “coughing” or “wheezing” periodically - I would say a few times a week for the last 2 weeks. I’m hoping it’s asthma or some respiratory infection, but, fearful it could be HCM? She has a vet appt in two days and I’ll show the video. Anything specific I should...

My sweet Luna passed away unexpectedly today. She had fluids in her lungs and could barely breathe. She was so healthy and HCM is to blame. I wish I could have been with her for her final moments - but the vet told me they were able to stabilize her. 1 hour later they told me to rush over. I...

Hello, Hope all is well ❤️ Anyone in the Northeast area know of any HCM clinics available anytime soon? The clinic I usually attend was held in July and I missed it due to covid. For those who don’t know, these clinics screen for HCM (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) by board certified veterinary...

Hello my fellow Sphynx Lovers! I'm starting this thread out of concern for my 6.5 month old male sphynx, Gollum. He is scheduled for his castration this Friday. However, when I took him to the vet yesterday evening for a general check up, they diagnosed him with a grade 2 heart mumur (he's had...

Hi, my 3 year old kitty died last week from congestive heart failure due to HCM. I'm utterly heartbroken. We purchased him a breeder in Southern California who never told us how common the disease is or that we should get him scanned as a preventative measure. Do you know how common HCM is in...

This is for out of country difference - being for shipping out of country. 7.00 USD I would like to share some great news with everyone and please, spread the word! Sphynxlair has decided to reintroduce the official Sphynx Cat HCM awareness bracelet! A portion of the sales will go directly to...

I would like to share some great news with everyone and please, spread the word! Sphynxlair has decided to reintroduce the official Sphynx Cat HCM awareness bracelet! A portion of the sales will go directly to the "Gus fund" - studies of HCM which is sphynx specific, and studied by none only...