Feline-HCM encourages YOU to share your cat's DNA!

Feline-HCM is an independent website with information about the genetic heart disease HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) in cats. Our primary focus is to ensure researchers get the DNA samples they require.

Feline Cardiomyopathy Consortium (FCC)

Feline Cardiomyopathy Consortium (FCC) is a newly formed research community with several researchers around the world focusing on HCM and Feline-HCM applaud the initiative. Please note that Feline-HCM is not part of FCC, but Feline-HCM has been in contact with the researcher Professor Leslie A. Lyons of the University of California, Davis and is trying to spread the message about how important it is to help the researchers by sending DNA samples from cats with HCM as well as DNA from cats that are tested for HCM. Read more about FCC...

DNA is wanted from cats with HCM and cats that have been tested for HCM

If you have a cat with HCM it is very important for the researchers to get DNA from your cat. Each DNA test really counts and it requires very little effort from you! This is your chance to impact the health of the breed you obviously love. Researchers are also interested in DNA from cats that do not have HCM if they are over 3 years old at the time of HCM ultrasound test. Read more…

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Information

Please see more information under the menu "Breeds" about a special Birman project where blood samples are wanted for HCM and RCM affected cats.

DNA wanted for these breeds

Researchers want DNA from these breeds for cats that are HCM scanned

British Shorthair • Maine Coon • Nowegian Forest Cat

Birman • Sibirian • Persian • Sphynx

Bengal • Ragdoll • Siamese

Please contact Feline Cardiomyopathy Consortium (FCC) directly if you have questions related to the research.

Feline-HCM is not part of FCC. Feline-HCM is only encouraging to share DNA samples with the researchers.

It is easy to contribute to the research

Feline-HCM encourages all to particpate with DNA samples for the
researchers. Even few DNA samples can make a difference!

Step 1: Why participate. Read more.

Step 2: How do I participate. Read more.

Step 3: How do I take a DNA sample. Read more.

Step 4: Fill in the HCM form. Read more.

Step 5: Send DNA sample and forms. Read more.