, Author, knows too much about heart disease from personal experience. 1  If space aliens bombed all the pharmaceutical factories and we had to go back to herbs, Coleus forskohlii (Indian coleus) would act as a natural beta-blocker, whether or not it was used for hypertension or cardiomyopathy.
Heartworm prevention is recommended, and may cost up to $40. The cat should also be checked out by a vet, to make sure there are no problems; the vet bills may be between $50 (for a simple check up) to $300 for advanced tests, if these are needed.
1 Anesthesia may be recommended for cats that are jittery or if the vet deems itâs necessary. 2  This can cost anywhere from $50 to $125. 3  Depending on the vet, some may ask that the x-rays are performed as well to get a better look at the teeth. If the vet finds that there are other issues, the price can rise significantly. 2  Advanced techniques, such as a ultrasonic cleaning, can cost upwards of $500 to $700. 3  A simple start up kit that you can use from home can average anywhere from $5 to $40. 4  For example, Proden Plagueoff Animal retails for $22 to $35.