tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post2434390001507769868..comments2024-03-23T14:33:55.937+00:00Comments on Cat Chit Chat: Bengal Cats Heart DiseaseMichael Broad LLB, ARPShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519409844284574079noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-26099706086285723472012-05-31T10:05:23.327+00:002012-05-31T10:05:23.327+00:00My male Bengal was recently found next to a road, ...My male Bengal was recently found next to a road, they said that he had HCM and that paralyzed his leg and the also got hit by a car the same time. Prehaps the shock made it occur but this ruined my day completly as my grandad died the same day. My cat ninja is now in critical contidion and he has one temp paralyzed and one broken leg both his back legs is now not working. Bengal cats are very Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-60838633746188942512011-06-24T15:21:30.174+00:002011-06-24T15:21:30.174+00:00My male Bengal has recently been diagnosed with HC...My male Bengal has recently been diagnosed with HCM, but at the age of 14 years, and apparently this can happy to any kind of cat. There will always be irresponsible breeders, but he has had a very healthy life. (Ten days on from his collapse he is currently walking on a shelf trying to climb out through a roof window). His sister (also 14) appears to be perfectly healthy.<br />Being a Bengal Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-47243763713107595542009-12-23T15:28:54.547+00:002009-12-23T15:28:54.547+00:00after having two bengal males die within 6 months,...after having two bengal males die within 6 months, the most recent mon dec 21, of hcm, and myself suffering mightly their loss, i feel bengal breeding should be outlawed...these magnificent, loving beings should not have to suffer and live so sort a time...my cheetah died 06-16-09 after living 4 years 3 mos...my diablo died 12-21-09 after living 4 yrs 6 mos...they were such good boys, and i, at barbara parkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-50046965921869689812008-05-26T00:03:00.000+00:002008-05-26T00:03:00.000+00:00Hi,I'm new to the bengal breeding scene and I was ...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I'm new to the bengal breeding scene and I was wondering if anyone could discretely tell me which lines are most notably known for carrying HCM or DCM. My e-mail is Kenae_kirin@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-14417307773924226962008-03-04T21:47:00.000+00:002008-03-04T21:47:00.000+00:00Thanks of for the comment. It is a shame (for the ...Thanks of for the comment. It is a shame (for the cats primarily) that Bengal cat breeders are in the middle of a major health problem for their cats and have no idea as to how to fix it. This will affect business too.<BR/><BR/>I am afraid it is due to shortsightedness and taking a short term viewpoint on breeding. No criticism is intended as it is human nature.Michael Broad LLB, ARPShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519409844284574079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053301620588978911.post-41843961580037830802008-03-04T18:50:00.000+00:002008-03-04T18:50:00.000+00:00we all wish taurine would cure hcm. it doesn't. th...we all wish taurine would cure hcm. it doesn't. the link between taurine and hcm is brought up by breeders who have hcm in their lines. it's very sad but some breeders are just in it for the money. they aren't testing their cats regularly. every time a new bengals is diagnosed with hcm, a few breeders will start talking about diet, virus, and a bunch of other causes just so people will get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com