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Cat heart murmur - is it serious?

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Bonbonchance · 18/06/2015 17:40

Cat had yearly check up yesterday, she's put on a bit of weight which she has before & we got it down without much difficulty, not too worried about that. Vet said she could hear a really faint murmur on one side of her heart, she didn't seem too worried, said that it possibly hadn't been picked up before & could be due to being stressed/weight gain, & that she'd check again in about 6 weeks at a weight check. She didn't seem concerned & I was just a bit surprised so didn't ask about it, googling seems to suggest it's not a huge problem? She's 8, indoors mostly & perfect health otherwise.

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Dansak · 18/06/2015 17:47

My cat had one and had no problems, he lived until a ripe old age and died of something unrelated. Don't worry, it is quite common.

cozietoesie · 18/06/2015 19:39

Seniorboy has a slight heart murmur - identified by his vet before his big dental GA when he was 16. He's now over 20.

I'd be guided by your vet on this one. She's not worried?

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cozietoesie · 18/06/2015 19:42

PS - but good that you arrested the excess avoirdupois. Smile

Bonbonchance · 18/06/2015 21:53

Ok no she didn't seem too worried but I was concerned she was downplaying it then in 6 weeks it'll actually be something. Phew! Yes back on the diet!

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