A Cat with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Abstract

In a 8-year-old female Himalayan weighing 3.8 kg with tachypnea and ascites since 1 month, congestive sign was markedly improved by oral medication of digitalis, diuretics and vasodilators. The cat was died on 52 days later due to deteriorated renal failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy was confirmed by necropsy.