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Missypoo
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From:Lee, NH United States
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 10-14-2003 08:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Missypoo     Edit/Delete Message
This illness is something everyone should know about. I lost my cat Miko last year to sudden death. Not knowing what happened to him. We took his sister, Missy to the Vets to be checked, and they found in the x-rays her heart was enlarged, and this is the what she had. With medication and follow ups, she lived almost 2 years beyond her brother. Sadley she died 10/11/03. It was something we knew might happen, as her Vet told us that she could throw a clot, and death would be quick. I was able to be home, and held her. I hope that no one has to go through this, as it is a painful thing to see such a young cat die. We love them so much.

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nern

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posted 10-14-2003 03:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for nern     Edit/Delete Message
Im so sorry for your loss
Is this a genetic illness?

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Kayliface
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From:Ottawa, Ontario
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posted 10-14-2003 03:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kayliface     Edit/Delete Message
Sorry to hear that

My friends kitty had it, and he's goin on 4 yrs now since the diagnosis. No longer on medication either.

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Missypoo
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posted 10-14-2003 05:42 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Missypoo     Edit/Delete Message
Yes, it is something they say is genetic. I was told by my Vet, that maybe one of the parents had this HCM. I'm glad to hear that your friends cat is off the meds. I know it depends on how bad the illness is. Some say that it can progress slow or maybe fast. Missy never came off the medicine. They had her on Atenonol, baby aspirin, ferosmide, and Enelapril. The aspirin was given every 3rd day. Thank you for your thoughts. Time, I know will heal, but I'll miss her for a long time to come.

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