With a new diagnostic tool, veterinarians are demystifying feline heart disease
Monday, April 8, 2013 - 06:00
in Biology & Nature
Cats hold their own counsel. Independent, solitary, even mysterious, they've long fascinated their owners with their aloofness. But the very qualities that appeal to their human companions can also make it difficult to tell when they're sick. One of the most common feline ailments, for example, is heart disease, which affects 10 to 15 percent of cats. All too often, though, the signs are noticed too late.