Tag: Feline ATE
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Maine Coon and Ragdoll HCM: 7 Things to Know About Genetic Tests, Echocardiography, and Sudden Hind-Leg Paralysis (ATE)
1. Breed-specific MYBPC3 variants are associated with HCM risk in Maine Coons and Ragdolls, but a negative genetic test does not rule out HCM. 2. Echocardiography remains central for evaluating the actual cardiac phenotype and risk features in an individual cat. 3. Sudden painful hind-leg weakness or paralysis, cold paws, or severe breathing difficulty can…