Great cat dads get their cats screened
You know your cat better than anyone. What you can’t know on your own is if they have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM): the most common feline heart disease.1,2
The only way to catch it is at your cat’s annual vet visit.
What is HCM?
A serious heart disease that causes the heart muscle to thicken, reducing its ability to pump efficiently.
Is your cat at risk?
Any cat can develop HCM, though some breeds like Maine Coons and Ragdolls carry a higher genetic risk.
How common is HCM?
1 in 7 cats has HCM, making it the most common feline heart disease.1,2
Why is screening important?
HCM is a silent disease, with no obvious symptoms until it causes serious, often deadly, complications.
Catching HCM early matters
When left untreated, HCM can cause serious complications like blood clots and congestive heart failure. Felycin®-CA1 (sirolimus delayed-release tablets) can help manage the disease, but it works best in the early stages.
Three simple steps to protect your cat’s heart health
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Schedule your cat’s annual vet visit
If your cat isn’t already seeing a vet every year, now’s the time to start.
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Ask about HCM screening
Your vet will conduct standard tests and may recommend an echocardiogram if they detect anything abnormal.
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Schedule your cat’s next appointment before you leave
Be proactive. Consistent annual care is the best protection against HCM.
If your cat is diagnosed with HCM, don’t panic
You have options. Talk to your vet about a care plan and ask about once-weekly Felycin®-CA1, the only FDA conditionally approved medication that can help slow disease progression.
Your cat has your heart.
Make sure you have theirs too.
Being a great cat dad means being proactive. When it comes to HCM, all it takes is asking one simple question at your cat’s annual vet visit: “Can we screen my cat for HCM?”
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References
1 Fuentes VL, Abbott J, Chetboul V, et al. ACVIM consensus statement guidelines for the classification, diagnosis, and management of cardiomyopathies in cats. JVIM 2020;34:1062-1077.
2 Kittleson MD, Cote E. The feline cardiomyopathies: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. JFMS 2021;23:1028-1051.