The threat hiding between cats’ heartbeats

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a deadly heart disease that affects 1 in every 7 cats.1,2 Early detection is the only way to catch HCM early enough to manage it, so it’s important to take your cat to the vet every year for a checkup.

Be #HeartStrong:

Prioritize your feline family member’s heart health

Take your cat to the vet every year for a wellness visit
Talk with your vet about your cat’s heart health
Educate yourself about feline heart diseases like HCM

Yearly vet visits could save your cat’s life.

Click below to read Felix the Cat’s #HeartStrong story

If your cat is diagnosed with HCM, don’t panic.

Ask your veterinarian about Felycin®-CA1 (sirolimus delayed-release tablets), the only medication conditionally approved by the FDA that can slow the progression of the disease.

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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.