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My cat tested positive for the MyBPC Mutation. Does this mean this cat will develop HCM?

April 26, 2017cat develop HCM mean mutation MyBPC positive tested

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My cat tested positive for the MyBPC Mutation. Does this mean this cat will develop HCM?

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A. Your cat is more likely to develop HCM than a Negative cat. However, your cat may or may not develop HCM in its lifetime. Your cat should be evaluated annually by a veterinary cardiologist because it is at an increased risk.