What is the significance of a heart arrhythmia in a cat?

Answer by  Mopes (31)

Heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats caused by strange electrical activity in the heart) in cats can often appear with no symptoms. If your cat is extremely lethargic, coughing, or trouble breathing, an arrhythmia is one of many possible culprits. If you have concerns, take your cat to the veterinarian.

Answer by  Jess35 (445)

Heart arrhythmia in cats is fairly common. Cats can have heart arrhythmia symptoms such as increased heart beat just like humans. There are few treatment options for your cat due to your cat showing very little signs and symptoms, however heart arrhythmia can cause other more significant health conditions such as hyperthyrodism and kidney disease. i

Answer by  river (1226)

It means is the heart is either beating too slow or fast, or too strongly or not strong enough. This can happen if the cat is nervous or stressed which is normal. If the cat is not active as usual or faints that could be a more severe arrhytmia.

Answer by  Kazekami (197)

Cats are like humans in that they also suffer from heart problems. If your cat is suffering from heart arrhythmia you should consult your vet about diet and activity change.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Cats may have arrhythmia situationally due to upset or over-stimulation, or may have a mild defect not requiring intervention. Taurine deficiency is a major cause, and this is a nutritional deficiency. At any rate, arrhythmia is a symptom stating that there is something here that needs to be diagnosed, and you should let your vet do so.

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

The heartbeat is irregular and can skip beats or beat too fast or slow. Temporary heartbeat arrhythmia from fear or stress can be left untreated. Prescription treatment is available.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

If your cat has a heart arrhythmia you should take it to your vet to get checked, it could cause problems.