Cat Heart Conditions helps you understand and manage heart problems in cats. We cover common issues like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), along with early signs such as labored breathing, lethargy, or fainting.
This section is here to guide you through the basics—what to expect, how to support your cat, and which treatment options may help. You’ll also find tips on daily care, vet visits, and improving your cat’s quality of life.
Whether you’ve just noticed a symptom or received a diagnosis, you’re not alone. With simple explanations and helpful advice, we’re here to make heart health easier to manage—one beat at a time.
I remember when a friend of mine called me, completely panicked. Her big, fluffy Maine Coon—just four years old—had suddenly collapsed and couldn’t move his back legs. She rushed him to the emergency vet, thinking it was a stroke or something neurological. The real diagnosis? Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats. I had heard of it before—but … Read more
Let me tell you something I wish I had known years ago: cats are masters of disguise. Especially when it comes to illness. My old tabby, Jasper, showed almost no signs of being sick—until one day he collapsed after chasing a fly across the room. Turns out, he had been living with heart disease for … Read more