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Key Facts

• HCM (cats): thickening of heart walls; most common feline heart disease; often genetic
• DCM (dogs): weakened, dilated heart chambers; large/giant breeds predisposed (Doberman, Great Dane, Boxer)
• HCM cats may be asymptomatic or present with sudden paralysis from aortic-thromboembolism
• DCM linked to taurine deficiency in cats and potentially grain-free diets in dogs
• Signs: lethargy, rapid breathing, dyspnea, pleural-effusion, exercise intolerance
• Diagnosis: echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)
• Treatment: ACE inhibitors, diuretics (furosemide), beta-blockers, blood thinners for cats
• Cats with HCM: sleeping/resting respiratory rate monitoring is crucial for early detection of heart failure
• Species: dogs and cats