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So the Bis-cat went to the vet today. Bad news.

They diagnosed him with Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and hip dysplasia.

Everything makes sense now. Iam devastated. His heart murmur is bad enough, that if gets worse, hes toast. Hes only about 6 years old.

This was my first, real fuzzy pet. I got him at the shelter 4 years ago. He predates all the dogs, even our first dog, who is now passed. I've just had him so long.

He started to not be able to jump on the couch, and started loosing weigh. :(

I've never dealth with heart or hip stuff before. Any tips for HD aside from the generally glucosamine supplements?

Thanks



 
#2 ·
:( No tips as I'm not familiar with any health issue with cats but just wanted to send this Bis-cat some love
 
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Well I don't have anything particularly encouraging to add. We had a cat die suddenly of HCM. He threw a blood clot that lodged in the base of his aorta. We did not know he had the heart problem, (vet did not pick it up) so did not have him on any meds. Maybe you'll have better luck if you have him on meds.
 
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thanks everyone. Its just unnerving when an animal you think you're going to have another decade can drop dead at any moment. Scooter went suddenly also.




Yeah, the vet was honest about this not being a good thing, and how quickly and suddenly he may decline. He said that its not quite bad enough to warant meds..but soon will be. He talked alot about the clots and to watch for limb lameness...as he said it tends to show up in the rear legs.

Sorry about your guy also.
 
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Hopefully he feels a lot better once on meds. It must be no fun to have one's "throttle" up at a high rpm, even in "idle" mode. Best wishes to the bizzy-kitty. ;)
 
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no its an additional diagnosis to the other two. But it does explain the poor useage of calories, and it overworks his heart. So once I have him on meds for this, there should be less strain on his heart and he can gain som' weight back. So the poor cat has three bad conditions.

So not good, I guess, not bad. His kidneys are good, which I liked hearing. Means Iam doing right with water/diet.
 
#17 ·
Thanks. He was coughing again last nite, badly.

I just got his meds today from the vet (give a cat a pill, yay fun). But I get the feeling he isn't going to be with us much longer. :(

I will be sad when it happens. But at this point I've accepted it and am concentrating on giving him all the attention (and snax) he wants. :)



 
#19 ·
If its a pill you can crush, I used to get kitty meds down by crushing to powder, then mixing with some chicken baby food, and feeding off the finger. An idea anyway...
 
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pawzaddict said:
Crio do you rub his throat gently when you pill him? My cat would eat canned food if I put poop in it. Ok probably not but still lol
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wasn't really thinking about comforting him TBH. I had one hand on the collar to hold him and one delivering the pill. I was too busy having surgery flashbacks. The whole thing was unnerving as all get out. I am just going to stick to crushing the pill



 
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^ok that explains a lot. I was wondering why you were so nervous about handling him but if he's eh I wouldn't touch him either! Kitty sits there but won't swallow a pill so I have to rub his throat. I think crushing is the best way to go!
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pawzaddict said:
^ok that explains a lot. I was wondering why you were so nervous about handling him but if he's eh I wouldn't touch him either! Kitty sits there but won't swallow a pill so I have to rub his throat. I think crushing is the best way to go!
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Yeah, I've given pills and eyedrops to my other cat no issue. I've had him since he was little and was able to get him comfortable with handling. I also have the Villain now, and hes just mush as well. :) Biscuit was two or more when I brought him home. And the two times I had to pick him up for more than a very brief moment he has bitten me badly.



 
#32 ·
Hi hear ya! You, as his "mom" know him best, and the cost/benefit ratio of medical intervention. Hopefully you can find something yummy enough to get him to eat his meds.
In the end, there is only so much we can do, and the most important thing is to maximize his quality of life in the time he has left. :)
 
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#34 ·
just an update :)


The Bis-cat is just as loud and demanding as ever. He now eats his pill, but only if I mix it in a half spoonful of "mixed grill" friskies (mixed mystery meat poison :p)

since starting the pills...he no longer sheds in husky-like clumps and his hair no longer stands up funny (he had a "sick" puffed up look before).





the newest issues is the Villain...trying to eat my plants. Aparently bitter apple tastes "just great!" to him...



 
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