Barbara, I'm sorry for your friend! How sad is that? Poor Lisa, RIP little girl!

If there is anything good in that, it is that that way they found out about Mona's heart disease and this has probably saved her life.

Sad thing is that in Germany, it's still not very common to have a regular heart check up, many vets still seem to think heart diseases are rare in cats. At least this is the impression I'm getting. When my Katz got very sick and weak at the age of 14, a heart disease has been diagnosed, but she was in a fatal state already. She passed away 9 days later.

And since my Luna is overweight and also a very lazy girl, I'm insisting on heart check ups at the vet's at least once a year, even though she's only three years old.

I'm worrying about the anesthesias though - especially since Lily will soon be spayed. I know they are necessary, but it's scary to think about the risks.

BTW, Luna's brother Baghira has been neutered today, and his mommy Miss Marple got spayed. I have just talked to their human mommy on the phone and Baghira is already awake, but has just puked. Poor boy!

Kirsten