, Author, knows too much about heart disease from personal experience. 1  If space aliens bombed all the pharmaceutical factories and we had to go back to herbs, Coleus forskohlii (Indian coleus) would act as a natural beta-blocker, whether or not it was used for hypertension or cardiomyopathy.
Heartworm prevention is recommended, and may cost up to $40. The cat should also be checked out by a vet, to make sure there are no problems; the vet bills may be between $50 (for a simple check up) to $300 for advanced tests, if these are needed.
Average Yearly Cat Vet Costs. Starting from the second year, the vet bills should be less significant, provided your cat is in good health. The cat may require some vaccine boost shots; the price of these is up to $50. You should also invest in some flea control products ($100 on average). A routine checkup is also recommended and will cost between $50 and $150. Your vet may recommend a few supplements and vitamins, which can add up to $50 per year.