I. How to treat cat HCM
The first thing we need to understand is that cats have HCM The pathological mechanism of the cat is mainly determined by the degree of cardiac muscle wall growth. The thicker the myocardium becomes, the more severe the symptoms. In severe cases, the symptoms mainly include dyspnea, decreased appetite, and abnormal blood flow. It can lead to paralysis of the hind limbs, and sudden death in severe cases. Therefore, the main treatment methods that need to be taken are:
1. Intravenous injection of the beta-blocker propranolol can reduce the cardiac contraction of the cat.
2. To reduce the myocardial oxygen consumption of the cat by orally administering diltiazem to the cat. The injection volume is 1~2.5/kg, 2~3 times a day.
3. If the cat suffers from pulmonary edema, apply nitroglycerin to its shaved chest or abdomen skin every 6 to 8 hours. For severely ill cats, bumetanide should be supplemented at a dosage of 0.05-0.2 mg/kg. At the same time, the potassium ion concentration in the cat’s body should be detected to prevent dehydration due to potassium depletion.
4. If the cat develops thrombosis, intravenous heparin needs to be injected, and then subcutaneous injection every 3 hours. . When the clotting time is prolonged by 2 to 3 times, heparin can be injected every 8 hours.
5. If the cat suffers from thromboembolic complications, thrombus removal surgery is required after the above-mentioned corresponding treatments.
Because the symptoms of HCM are complex, the treatment of the disease requires different control and treatment methods for different symptoms. The usual treatment is to start with medication to control the deterioration of the heart. If pulmonary edema occurs, diuretics are required. If complicated by hyperthyroidism, hypertension, etc., you need to give corresponding drug treatment.
In addition, if there is a cat with heart disease at home, the home must be given its heart disease medicine, such as horses. Enalapril to prevent cat attacks and can not be treated in time, this is a heart disease medicine for dogs and cats, the dosage is 0.5mg/1kg for dogs and cats, taken directly or mixed with food once a day, However, it should be noted that this drug cannot be used with potassium-sparing diuretics, nor can it be used by pregnant cats and lactating cats. The owner must feed it according to the instructions or as prescribed by a doctor.
Reminder: Although cats cannot be cured after suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, if they are treated in the early stage, they can be well controlled and maintained. The cat can live a normal life, but if it is treated until the condition is serious, it will usually worsen within a few months. While the owner insists on giving it medication, it is necessary to minimize the external factors that make the cat nervous, and try to avoid it. Condition worsened.
