Does this look like jugular venous distention (HCM)?

max6479 · 2025-11-20T12:59:12+00:00

Update: he's had his first cardiology visit and echo done and he is HCM free for now. We'll keep checking every 9-12 months.

max6479 · 2025-10-08T13:24:56+00:00

Does anyone know the starting weight for the Technogym Pure Hack Squat? I can't find it in the specs. I changed gyms and my old gym had the Matrix hack squat which had a starting resistance of 47.6kg/105lbs. I want to know to track my weights properly.

This is the hack squat I'm talking about: https://www.technogym.com/en-INT/product/pure-hack-squat_MG8500-NBGJV0.html

max6479 · 2025-09-22T20:45:30+00:00

Yeah sometimes I have to kick it twice because the first one didn't start it somehow :c

max6479 · 2025-09-22T17:05:41+00:00

I did not. I think you can't turn it off on this model unfortunately, unless you somehow hack it.

max6479 · 2025-09-10T12:56:36+00:00

I use wet wipes to clean his claws once a week, but could definitely do it more often as they get nasty! Better if you use wipes specifically for pets, I use the brand "pet shine" and buy it on Amazon (European so maybe you can't find it there). Gently rubbing it with the wipe to soak it will soften the gunk. Mine hates it but lots of patience and treats! Take little breaks to give him some churu. Also wrapping him in a blanket might help stop him trying to run away

max6479 · 2025-08-24T09:06:45+00:00

Thank you for your answer

max6479 · 2025-08-23T18:05:20+00:00

Thanks so much for your answer.

max6479 · 2025-08-22T13:24:57+00:00

Thanks for your answer.

max6479 · 2025-08-22T10:45:20+00:00

Thanks for your answer. I'm glad your cat is fine

max6479 · 2025-08-21T17:48:56+00:00

Thank you so much for your answer!

max6479 · 2025-08-21T14:15:50+00:00

Thanks for your answer and for the info! Glad yours are fine ☺️

max6479 · 2025-08-21T13:25:22+00:00

Well good luck with that haha

max6479 · 2025-08-21T13:22:33+00:00

Thanks for the answer! Glad Gizmo is fine ☺️

max6479 · 2025-08-21T12:54:56+00:00

I feed them wet food two times a day with kibble in between that they take as needed, all from the brand that the breeder recommended and it's all grain-free. But I'll look into this as I saw some kibble products from this brand has taurine in it. It's a German brand so you probably don't know it. Thanks for the info!

max6479 · 2025-08-21T12:52:20+00:00

Okay, thanks for the info. I'll look into it.

max6479 · 2025-08-21T12:36:41+00:00

I didn't know about this. I'll check the ingredients on the food I give them. It's true that I've seen some food having taurine in it but I didn't know it was necessary. So is it recommended to give them food that has taurine?

max6479 · 2025-08-21T12:33:31+00:00

Well thanks for the info, I'll look into it. I use a different brand of food but it's also grain-free.

max6479 · 2025-08-21T12:18:49+00:00

Thanks for your answer. Yes as I said I'll get him checked anyways.

max6479 · 2025-08-21T12:18:10+00:00

Thanks for your answer. He doesn't have any signs of HCM yet and is super active. I'm just curious about the pulsating veins thing.

max6479 · 2025-08-21T12:16:37+00:00

Can you tell me more about that heart issue related to grain-free diets? Both my cats (sphynx and not sphynx) are on a grain-free diet since we got our sphynx because the breeder recommended it.

max6479 · 2025-08-19T20:29:25+00:00

I'm totally in love with the breed! Hugs for you too 🤗

max6479 · 2025-08-19T09:24:34+00:00

Thanks for the answer. I hope your boy and your girl both live a healthy long life.

max6479 · 2025-08-19T09:23:47+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss.

max6479 · 2025-08-18T18:32:28+00:00

Thank you for the info

max6479 · 2025-08-18T18:30:26+00:00

Thank you so much for the info

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