Giacinta MorettiThe lifespan of a cat with a heart murmur is highly variable and depends on several factors. A murmur itself isn’t necessarily a death sentence; many cats live long, healthy lives despite having one. However, the severity of the murmur, the underlying cardiac condition causing it, and the cat’s overall …
Heart Murmur in Cats: A Treatable Condition
A heart murmur in cats is an abnormal sound that can be heard through a stethoscope during a physical examination. It is caused by turbulent blood flow within the heart or major blood vessels. Heart murmurs can be either innocent or pathological, meaning they can be either harmless or indicative …