Health tests
For the Maine Coon breed
HCM
Hypertrophic CardioMyopathy
Is the most common (hereditary disorder) heart defect within cats. This is a thickening of the heart muscle.
PKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease
When a cat has PKD, he/she has a kidney disease. There are various cysts that oppress the healthy tissue of the kidneys and provide a diminishing effect.
SMA
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Is a hereditary congenital disorder. There is something wrong with the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, resulting in poor control of the skeletal muscles.
felva
Feline Leukemia Virus
The virus affects the cats immune system. This results in the eventual development of tumors. Cats become infected through the mouth or nose, through salivary glands, urine or feces.
FIV
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Is a virus that causes cat aids. it destroys the cats immune system, making it similar as Felv.
PL
Patellar Luxation
The cats kneecaps can shoot out of the trench when he/she has PL. As a result, the cat may have difficulty stretching or jumping.