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Expert: Tina - 12/28/2008


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I have had my cat for ten and a half years. She was over-weight and in-active but in otherwise good health. She died suddenly on Christmas. What could have caused this?

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HI Nikki,

I am so sorry your kitty died. A sudden death  in a cat her age (not very old but not very young either) could have been a heart attack or a stroke. You could ask your vet for a necropsy if you want to know for sure, there could be many other possible reasons.

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Tina

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I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!

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5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.

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MS Biomedical Science

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