About Me
I’m a small girl who has been through more than I show on the outside, but what I’ve held onto through it all is my sweetness. I like being close to people and receiving affection. Like any cat, I may have boundaries, but I’m a loving girl who just wants to feel safe and understood.
Listen to what the volunteers have to say about me:
• “Cali is super affectionate. She can’t get enough of pets and rubs on you.”
• “She is ready to find a home.”
• “Cali Cat loves playing with the wand toy.”
• “Cali Cat loves pets. Very sweet girl.”
• “Cali Cat was a little shy, but loved head scratches and purred with all the love.”
I’m looking for a home where I can relax, be accepted as I am, and enjoy my golden years in peace.
Special Needs / Preferences
Cali was noted to have a heart murmur on her intake exam. We did a heart ultrasound
(echocardiogram) and she was diagnosed with early/mild hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
(HCM).
This is the most common kind of heart disease in cats. It is currently thought to be
genetic. This disease causes the heart muscle in the walls (specifically the left ventricle)
to become thickened. This affects the contractility of the heart and eventually can cause
problems secondary to this lack of normal function. In advanced or severe cases, it can
cause fluid build up in the lungs, arrhythmias, and more rarely, blood clots.
It is usually a progressive condition in most cats. However, there is a new drug on the
market specifically for this disease that is supposed to help slow down the progression.
It is called Felicyn. Whether or not it can stop the progression will require more
experience and data from cats who have been prescribed it. We have started Cali Cat on
it. It is an oral medication given just once weekly, long term.
It is recommended that she be continued on this medication. It is also recommended that
her adopter follow up with a cardiologist every 6 months to yearly in order to assess for
any progression.