Yoda, Card, Toys, Meals, Tea and Lily Bit AKA THE QUEEN
Couple of post back I told you all about Yoda. If you missed that, you can read about it here... Post: Edit Here is an update to Yoda's story. Today at True Rescue animal shelter while planning a special event in honor of Yoda (more on that to come later), I received Yoda's autopsy report. Yoda was seven months old and died on Jan. 7 from cardiac arrest after undergoing neutering surgery. The report revealed Yoda suffered from feline cardiomyopathy. It is a genetic predisposition that causes impairment of the muscles around the heart and their ability to pump blood effectively. A check of the anesthesia administered during the process showed no issues regarding the types or dosage. You've all been so kind and caring and I knew you would want to know. Some cats live with the disorder for several years. In more severe cases, the prognosis is poor. Another inquiry into why a heart test administered before the surgery failed to detect the disorder has als...