Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dilated cardiomyopathy causing heart failure in two cats
By K. Jeyaraja et al.·Published in Veterinary World·2013·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Dilated cardiomyopathy in cats - A case report
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats were brought to the vet with signs of congestive heart failure, including coughing, trouble breathing, and a swollen belly. One cat had been eating homemade food, while the other was fed commercial dog food. After tests, both were diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a serious heart condition. They were treated with medications and dietary supplements, but sadly, one cat passed away after two days. The other cat improved and recovered after eight days of treatment.
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Abstract
Two cats were brought to Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital with the history and clinical signs suggestive of congestive heart failure ie, coughing, exercise intolerance, dyspnea, abdominal distension etc. There was history of feeding the cat with home made diet in one case and in other with commercial dog food. Based on electrocardiographic, radiographic and echocardiographic findings, the diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy was done in both the cases. The cases were managed with enalapril maleate, furosemide, dietary taurine supplementation and other supportive therapy. Among these two cases, one cat died on 2nd day of treatment and the other showed recovery after 8 days of treatment. [Vet World 2013; 6(4.000): 226-227]
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.5455/vetworld.2013.226-227