Detect Heart Disease & Failure in Cats
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There is now available a simple blood test available to detect heart disease and heart failure in cats called Feline CardioCare. In conjunction with a veterinary exam, Feline CardioCare is useful in identifying heart disease in both symptomatic and asymptomatic cats.
Feline CardioCare is less stressful on the pet and less expensive for the owner than x-ray and/or echocardiogram. The test detects feline NT-proBNP, which is secreted by the heart as a result of heart disease with levels significantly elevated during heart failure.
Feline CardioCare is intended to be used to identify cats at an earlier disease stage that need to be referred for a cardiac work-up to include an echocardiogram performed by a cardiologist.
The test is documented to be useful in detecting cardiomyopathy, valvular disease and heart failure even before the onset of clinical signs. The test is intended to assist veterinarians in detecting heart disease and heart failure earlier. The earlier that heart disease can be detected, the earlier a veterinarian can intervene which results in better outcome for the animal.
If your cat is showing some possible signs of heart disease such as rapid breath or a decline in activity, please talk to your veterinarian.