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Apr 26, 2013 21:57:01 GMT
Post by spider on Apr 26, 2013 21:57:01 GMT
someone might tell me as cats can suffer from cardiomyopathy can a vet check for this using a stethoscope or is there a special test and how old should a cat be before this will show up
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Apr 26, 2013 22:38:04 GMT
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Post by vonnie on Apr 26, 2013 22:38:04 GMT
Hi, A vet can check for a murmur using stethoscope, not sure on detecting cardiomyopathy though. I can ask though. The solid way to find out is with an ultrasound scan. The patient is normally concious, only sedated if really needed but it depends on the vet I guess! X x
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Apr 27, 2013 7:03:11 GMT
Post by cia on Apr 27, 2013 7:03:11 GMT
A pet hospital or specialist practise has the facility - your vet can advise you as to where your nearest one will be - or rather refer you to them. Hope all is well Pat.
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Apr 27, 2013 11:27:48 GMT
Post by puddycats on Apr 27, 2013 11:27:48 GMT
Both Molly and Max had heart murmurs that the vet wanted to investigate, luckily my vets has a cardio vet there and the necessary equipment and they were both diagnosed with HCM (hyper tropic cardiomyopathy) through ultrasound scans. Max was diagnosed at 6 and Molly shortly after. Max had to have an operation (to remove part of his intestine) a few years earlier and he had no signs of any hear problem then. I do hope all is well Spider.
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Apr 27, 2013 12:28:06 GMT
Post by dutchkitties on Apr 27, 2013 12:28:06 GMT
Nothing wrong I hope. Just as a prevention?
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Apr 27, 2013 15:04:55 GMT
Post by spider on Apr 27, 2013 15:04:55 GMT
all is great its just his mum has cardiomyopathy and is on meds and is fine and i just wanted to know is there anything i can do so he dont get the same but i think all there is to do is let the vet do his job i have told the vet he is going to keep a eye on it for us he is fine thank god
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Apr 27, 2013 15:49:27 GMT
Post by tonib on Apr 27, 2013 15:49:27 GMT
Glad he's fine
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Apr 27, 2013 18:13:23 GMT
Post by cia on Apr 27, 2013 18:13:23 GMT
all is great its just his mum has cardiomyopathy and is on meds and is fine and i just wanted to know is there anything i can do so he dont get the same but i think all there is to do is let the vet do his job i have told the vet he is going to keep a eye on it for us he is fine thank god Its good to have the background information on the parents Pat. As you say keep an eye out for the sypmtoms and one can do no more than that. Are you in contact with Moonbeams mothers owners? If so they could enlighten you as to what to look out for. Say hello to the special boy himself - Moonbeam that is.
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Apr 27, 2013 19:14:46 GMT
Post by puddycats on Apr 27, 2013 19:14:46 GMT
Good to hear that Moonbeam is fine Spider and that your vet will keep an eye on him. Perhaps you vet has mentioned any symptoms to look out for yourself. Hopefully he will continue to keep well and is certainly in the best care in your hands.
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Apr 28, 2013 16:55:02 GMT
Post by daintipawz on Apr 28, 2013 16:55:02 GMT
Good to hear that Moonbeam is ok. Some breeds are prone to cardiomyopathy especially some of the bigger breeds. An HCM scan would tell you but they don't come cheap, when we were starting breeding and although I had always wanted to breed Siamese we also had other breeds in mind, our vet told us we would need to test some breeds for HCM which would cost around £300 prior to each mating, some of the breeds were Sphynx, Maine Coon, Turkish Van, I can't remember now if she said BSH should be tested too.Ragdolls should also be tested for this prior to mating.
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Apr 28, 2013 17:49:38 GMT
Post by tonib on Apr 28, 2013 17:49:38 GMT
when we were starting breeding and although I had always wanted to breed Siamese we also had other breeds in mind, our vet told us we would need to test some breeds for HCM which would cost around £300 prior to each mating. Ouch! Every mating!! Might explain why kittens of certain breeds cost so much!
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Apr 28, 2013 21:46:22 GMT
Post by spider on Apr 28, 2013 21:46:22 GMT
thats a whole lot of money but to make sure he was ok we will have to open ANOTHER fund i have a lot more info now to talk to his vet when he goes for shots and after all its only money i keep hoping for the lotto
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May 2, 2013 9:45:59 GMT
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Post by daintipawz on May 2, 2013 9:45:59 GMT
when we were starting breeding and although I had always wanted to breed Siamese we also had other breeds in mind, our vet told us we would need to test some breeds for HCM which would cost around £300 prior to each mating. Ouch! Every mating!! Might explain why kittens of certain breeds cost so much! Yes it is because they can be fit and healthy and not suffer with it but then a few months down the line they can have it so need to be tested regularly. I can understand why the Sphynx for one are very highly priced, as they have the HCM test, also tests the same as any breed before going to stud such as FIV and FeLV, stud prices are around £500 whereas the Siamese and Orientals stud fees are around £200 each time the queen goes to him, the breeder has to get the kittens used to baths, so it isn't just a quick flick with a brush like the Meezers etc. Our kitten is going to cost £900 to £1,000. But we can see where the money goes, breeding is hard work but even more so for the Sphynx breeder I guess. A lot use heat pads too which cost quite a bit to run especially if they are the electric type. They also have to be blood compatible to the stud so must be tested to find their blood group although they only need to test each Queen once but it is all money spent.
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