Heartbeat Arrhythmia in Cats

Overview and Facts

What is

• Heartbeat Arrhythmia in Cats
Heartbeat arrhythmia in cats is a condition that is characterized by an irregular heartbeat which is too fast, too slow, or skips beats. Some cats have a mild arrhythmia condition that is not life threatening, while other cats develop the condition due to an underlying illness or heart problem.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Heartbeat Arrhythmia in Cats
A heartbeat arrhythmia in cats occurs when the heart experiences abnormal electrical activity. The disturbance in electrical activity causes an irregular heartbeat, or a heartbeat that is too fast or too slow. The causes of heartbeat arrhythmia can include: inherited defects within the heart, infections, injuries, ingestion of poisons or toxins, or other underlying diseases.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Heartbeat Arrhythmia in Cats
Heartbeat arrhythmia in cats is a condition in which the heartbeat has an irregular beat. This irregularity can occur as a faster than normal heartbeat, a slower than normal heartbeat, or a heartbeat that skips beats. Cats can develop heartbeat arrhythmias for a variety of reasons, and treatment is not always necessary.

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