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Cat Heart Diseases
2 diseases classified under heart, with symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy(HCM)
The most common cardiac disease in cats, where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. Many breeds have genetic predisposition, and it can cause sudden death.
Severity: High
Thyroid Heart Disease
Heart disease secondary to hyperthyroidism. Excess thyroid hormones cause cardiac muscle thickening and dilation, potentially leading to heart failure.
Severity: HighAge: Senior cats (10+ years)