If you have a cat that suffers from feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy then you might feel helpless because there is no cure. But, there are natural remedies to significantly reduce the symptoms so your cat can live a longer and healthier life.
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, more commonly referred to as HCM, is a condition that develops when the heart becomes enlarged. The blood will get thick and the cat will begin to experience trouble breathing. This condition is often fatal when it is not treated.
The symptoms of feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy include: poor appetite, panting or obvious difficulty in breathing patterns, and lethargy. The earlier it is diagnosed the better the chance are that the cat will live a few more years. Generally heart failure occurs in later stages.
The cause has been determined at this time to be genetic. One way to stop FHC is for breeders to screen their parent cats for this specific defect before breeding. This will help to eliminate the problem.
One of the most effective natural remedies is proper diet and exercise. There is no pill that cures this problem as of now but researchers and scientists are always working on towards a cure. Until then there are simple things that can be incorporated in your cat’s daily diet that will help them.
There are medicines to consider to thin the blood and stop the enlargement of the heart wall. Aspirin (low doses that are safe for felines), diuretics and a beta blocker are popular for this condition. Check with your vet about the aspirins as some cats may be able to handle it but others can not! If your cat is sensitive to aspirin try Nattokinase instead.
As far as the daily diet, quality foods can make the difference in your cat (quality foods not commercial foods). Commercial foods tend to have a lot of salt which can be very bad for this condition. Homemade meals are a lot better. Foods high in taurine have a positive effect as well as organic foods with broccoli and oats. Cooked liver can provide essential nutrients to help your cat feel better.
When considering supplements the following have been known to support health and longevity in cats with Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy:
• Vitamin E oil
• B-Vitamins
• Hawthorne berry
• Dandelion leaf
• Fish oil
• Coenzyme Q10
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