| Siberian Research dedicates this page to
cats that have died or been diagnosed with HCM. We offer a memorial page
for pet owners or
breeders who wish to submit a photograph in memory of a loss to HCM. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
(HCM) has been documented as a hereditary trait in the Siberian breed.
It is a devastating illness that can show at any age. Lines carrying HCM
have been identified, and WSU has begun studies searching for
specific genes causing Siberian HCM.
The records below have been openly released or published by the sources noted. In many
cases SRI was asked to publish the information. Information has been collected
from open source records, breeder websites, and records that were submitted
directly to SRI. Open source records include: SäSK - Sällskapet Sibirisk Katt,
PawPeds and
Gesundheit von Rassekatzen (G.R.).
Records may include ultrasound by cardiologists, necropsy by medical
centers, or veterinary observation at time of death which may or may not
include necropsy. Because HCM may have different presentations,
equivocal HCM cases as well as DCM (dilated cardiomyopathy) and FHC (focal
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) have also been listed.
Listings are the based on the opinion of the professional who signed the
record. SRI recognizes that both echocardiograms and necropsies are subject to
professional interpretation.
We thank breeders and pet owners who have openly discussed and
disclosed information about HCM cases. By understanding risks,
performing echocardiograms, supporting genetic research, and
using careful breeding practices, we can reduce the number of Siberians with this
disease.
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