I took my orange tabby to the vet and he was diagnosed with a heart murmur level 3. I have to take him back in a month right now hes only 10 months. anyone have experience with a level 3 murmur or a murmur at all. I dont want to lose my new baby:)
2007-11-23 07:58:32 · 6 answers · asked by LovelyJordan 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I've had two cats with heart murmurs. I don't know what level they are, but one of them has had the murmur for many years and has lived a very happy life. The vet always checks to make sure it hasn't gotten worse, but I've never actually had to do much for the murmur. Just make sure you follow any instructions from your vet and let the vet know if there are any changes in his behavior. Many cats live very healthy and happy lives with heart murmurs...so don't panic yet! Wait to hear what your vet says. Good luck with your baby!
2007-11-23 09:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by Veganista 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not familiar with the term "level three" however I do know that many people and animals can and do live full lives with heart murmurs. Some are more serious than others. I did once have a cat with a heart murmur myself. He lived a happy and full life. I hope the same will be true for your guy. Best thing here is to have the vet explain just what's what.
2007-11-23 16:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by danl747 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's a lot of differnt types of murmurs, ask your vet what a level 3 indicates and if it affects the daily life, if anything special needs to be done.
Some cats lose their murmurs over time. Some have no problems living with them.
2007-11-23 21:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of my cats had a heart murmur when he was a kitten, but he grew out of it.
2007-11-23 16:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by macleod709 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go here, and page down to the h's. There are a number of very good articles here by veterinarians including a piece from Cornell.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/9352/alphalinks3.html
2007-11-23 16:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by cany 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.harpsie.com/hypertrophic_cardiomyopathy.htm
2007-11-23 16:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by una ragazza siciliana 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋