Why did my cat with a heart murmur die suddenly, seemingly choking?

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My cat died recently started choking, tongue hanging out die within seconds, the cat did have a heart murmur. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 5 years and 4 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry that your kitty died. The fact that he had a heart murmur means that he likely died of a blood clot in the lungs which then actually killed him. There would have been no way to save him and you would not have been able to prevent it. It is just one of those terrible things that happen. But he had 5 great years with you and that is something you can be proud of.

Why did my cat with a heart murmur die suddenly, seemingly choking?

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