, 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.
These vets offer spaying at a discount with a certificate provided by the organization. The discount varies according to the participating veterinarian. While spay prices vary, expect a fee between $50 and $75 for a feline at a low-cost clinic. That usually includes more than just the surgery. Your cat might receive distemper or other vaccinations at the same time, at no additional cost.