Revista de Pesquisa de Zoologia

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a Cat

Umit Ozcan, Zeynep Nurselin Kot and Handan Hilal Arslan

In this case, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) was evaluated in a Turkis Van Cat. The cat was presented to the clinic with lethargy and anorexia. In the echocardiographic examination HCM signs were detected. Traditional pharmacological treatment and pimobendan were used. Significant clinical improve was evaluated in a short time with this therapeutic approach.