Early manifestations of cardiac hypertrophy in folded-eared cats

Dec 31,2023
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Early manifestations of myocardial hypertrophy in folded-eared cats:

1. Myocardial hypertrophy in folded-eared cats often occurs when there is no exercise and the temperature is appropriate. Early symptoms include breathing, lack of energy, cough, anorexia, reluctance to exercise, etc.

2. There may also be sudden paralysis of the hind legs, coldness of the limbs, especially the hind limbs, and blue discoloration of the foot pads, tongue or gums. Due to high blood pressure, the pupils no longer become smaller.

3. As the disease progresses, serious symptoms such as weak pulse, coma and even sudden death may occur.

Precautions for myocardial hypertrophy in folded-eared cats:

1. Once you find that a folded-eared cat has symptoms related to myocardial hypertrophy, you should immediately send it to the doctor for examination and diagnosis. If thrombosis occurs, embolus removal surgery may be required, but the overall prognosis is poor. Most cats will relapse within a year, and the mortality rate is almost 100%.

2. Do not let the cat exercise for a long time, try to rest as much as possible, and be sure to strictly control the dosage and time of medication to avoid drug poisoning.

3. The resting respiratory frequency of cats should be regularly observed at home. The normal frequency should be less than 36 times per minute. If any abnormality is found, seek medical attention promptly.

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