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Hi Gang -
My 10-month male maine coon cat Mushe is not neutered yet for a reason - a vet once 'guestimated' that he might have heart issue and that might influence the anesthesia to be used. The guestimate was due to some skin-twitching symptom and my inital fear that maine coons are more prone to HCM. She did urine test and bloodwork on him, declaring bloodwork results could potentially indicate heart problems yet did not find anything associated to heart. She also recommended echo, which is $400. I myself have done loads of research but didn't see any association between skin twitching behavior and heart issues. I also consulted with another vet and he didn't think there was either. However, I don't want to risk Mushe's life, not even for a chance of 0.0001%, therefore have been postponing the surgery until a more definitive answer is found. I'd like to see what is the group's intel like on this matter, and, what would be the best timing for the surgery considering there's a new kitten home now and we are moving places in 1.5 months?
Thanks.
My 10-month male maine coon cat Mushe is not neutered yet for a reason - a vet once 'guestimated' that he might have heart issue and that might influence the anesthesia to be used. The guestimate was due to some skin-twitching symptom and my inital fear that maine coons are more prone to HCM. She did urine test and bloodwork on him, declaring bloodwork results could potentially indicate heart problems yet did not find anything associated to heart. She also recommended echo, which is $400. I myself have done loads of research but didn't see any association between skin twitching behavior and heart issues. I also consulted with another vet and he didn't think there was either. However, I don't want to risk Mushe's life, not even for a chance of 0.0001%, therefore have been postponing the surgery until a more definitive answer is found. I'd like to see what is the group's intel like on this matter, and, what would be the best timing for the surgery considering there's a new kitten home now and we are moving places in 1.5 months?
Thanks.