, 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 Pet insurance for a cat typically costs between $15 and $18 per month, depending on the age. Some plans do not cover conditions considered congenital, such as hip dysplasia. 2  Some pet insurance companies offer a rider that includes about $200 worth of coverage for routine care, such as for annual exams, teeth cleaning and flea and heartworm medication, for about $8 to $10 extra per month.