Hi all,
Today I learned that my 1 year 4 month old cat has a serious heart condition. She became suddenly very lethargic and was having difficulty breathing. The vet did an ultrasound and took x-rays. He said if she was a human, she would be looking at getting a heart transplant. I am devastated--she is so young and such a sweet, loving cat; I just rescued her and her sister about a year ago. My vet (who has been extremely helpful and supportive through all of this) prescribed a heart medication called Enalapril, which is also a heart medication for humans (my fiance's father takes it).
I looked up the side effects that it may have in humans, but I can't find any information about side effects in cats. Does anyone have any experience with Enalapril in cats (or dogs), or other heart medications?
Also, if anyone else has a pet that is using Enalapril, has it helped (noticeably)? My cat used to be so playful and energetic, but now she is so tired and just lays around watching the other cats play. I really want her to be able to be happy and have fun again.
Thank you all so much!
Today I learned that my 1 year 4 month old cat has a serious heart condition. She became suddenly very lethargic and was having difficulty breathing. The vet did an ultrasound and took x-rays. He said if she was a human, she would be looking at getting a heart transplant. I am devastated--she is so young and such a sweet, loving cat; I just rescued her and her sister about a year ago. My vet (who has been extremely helpful and supportive through all of this) prescribed a heart medication called Enalapril, which is also a heart medication for humans (my fiance's father takes it).
I looked up the side effects that it may have in humans, but I can't find any information about side effects in cats. Does anyone have any experience with Enalapril in cats (or dogs), or other heart medications?
Also, if anyone else has a pet that is using Enalapril, has it helped (noticeably)? My cat used to be so playful and energetic, but now she is so tired and just lays around watching the other cats play. I really want her to be able to be happy and have fun again.
Thank you all so much!