Cardiomyopathy is a serious diagnosis and your cat will need proper treatment.

By Tom Ewing

A malfunctioning myocardium will dampen its spirits for sure — and may shorten its life. The typical cat has a strong heart — strong enough, at least, to get it through a decade or two of meowing and mischief. Some cats, however, are not so blessed. Due to a condition called cardiomyopathy, many will ascend to the great feline beyond well ahead of their time.

Cardiomyopathy literally means “disease of the heart muscle” — the myocardium. The feline heart, just like the human heart, is a hollow, muscular organ located in the center of the animal’s chest. The right and left side of the organ each has an upper chamber…

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