Should I get my kitten tested for HCM? 50% chance she has one gene

[Lollypop]

Hi all,


I am just after your advice on this one- I have a gorgeous new Maine Coon kitten and i am unsure whether I should get her tested for HCM..

The sire was negative for the gene but her mum was positive for one of the genes- so technically she will have passed on the gene to 50% of her offspring.

We lost our first maine coon this year at 15 months to a severe infection, cause unknown and were devastated. I know really I should have only got our second baby from negative- negative lines but she chose us and I had no option really!!

Does anyone have any experience of this and did they get their kitten tested? Did you make the right decision or did you live to regret it?


Any help welcome xxx