Heart problems in cats

Heart problems in cats

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Reviewed by Dr. Deborah Brown
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Updated October 16, 2025
6 min read

Overview

Symptoms

Risk

Diagnosis

Treatment

Home treatment

Prevention

When to worry

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Heart problems in cats

Heart problems in cats

By
✔ MRCVS
LMV
MSc
Reviewed by Dr. Deborah Brown
✔ MRCVS
BSc
BVM&S
FHEA
Updated October 16, 2025
6 min read

Heart problems can affect cats of any age. They are more frequent in middle to old aged cats, but kittens can be born with heart problems. If diagnosed early and treated, many cats can live a good life.

Cats can have several types of heart problems. Different treatment options are available. The choice will depend on the type of heart disease and the symptoms your cat shows. Heart disease in cats is not painful. But if it's not treated, heart disease can worsen your cat’s quality of life and eventually lead to death. It is important to take your cat for yearly health checks with a vet. This way, signs of heart disease can be picked up early and treatment started.

What does heart disease in cats mean? >What does heart disease in cats mean? [Overview

Symptoms of heart problems in cats >Symptoms of heart problems in cats [Symptoms

Are some cats more prone to heart disease? >Are some cats more prone to heart disease? [Risk

How vets diagnose heart problems in your cat >How vets diagnose heart problems in your cat [Diagnosis

Treatments for heart disease in cats >Treatments for heart disease in cats [Treatment

How to look after a cat with heart disease at home >How to look after a cat with heart disease at home [Home treatment

Tips on how to prevent heart disease in cats >Tips on how to prevent heart disease in cats [Prevention

When you should worry about your cat with heart disease >When you should worry about your cat with heart disease [When to worry

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