Congestive Heart Failure in Cats

Congestive heart failure allows fluid to accumulate because the heart cannot circulate blood adequately. In cats, underlying heart muscle disease is common, and breathing difficulty needs urgent assessment.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.