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Cats who Have Overcome Blood Clots

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Tate

4/1/2017

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This is Tate. Thank you to Tate's mom for sharing his story. Leave a comment below if you have any questions or would like to know more about Tate's treatment.
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I first discovered nattokinase and its powerful clot dissolving activity when my beloved three year old orange tabby, polydactyl rescue cat Tater Tot suddenly suffered from the first clot dislodged from his heart. I came home to find Tate crying in pain and dragging his hind limbs that appeared to be paralyzed. I rushed him to the local veterinary emergency room, thinking this was a leg injury from an accident in the house. The vet ran multiple tests and performed scans to determine that it was a blood clot. He told me to give Tate baby aspirin to prevent future clots and hopefully his body would form new blood vessels around the clot so circulation could return over the next week. This did not happen. Instead, Tate's limbs remained paralyzed, lacking any blood flow. I visited various specialists, including a cardiologist and quickly found myself in serious financial debt. Even after these visits, nobody had a solution, there was simply no treatment for the clot. The thrombolytic agents that had been available for cats, were only available through a study that had taken place at UPenn Vet School. The study was no longer taking place. It was discontinued due to reperfusion injuries and a high mortality rate for cats involved.

Tate was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The cardiologist recommended I put Tate on baby aspirin. In his echocardiogram, the cardiologist detected another large clot that he told me would be dislodged from his heart, most likely soon. He told me Tate's prognosis was poor and that this was late stage HCM. He told me Tate may live another two to three weeks. He said I had the option of euthanizing him now, to avoid him suffering another clot. I was crushed. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. There were no treatments for the clots and no treatments for HCM? Tate was only three years old and was such a happy, playful, loving companion. I couldn't accept what this specialist had to tell me. I was not going to give up on Tate, I knew he would never give up on me. I went to another cardiologist for a second opinion. He recommended that I put Tate on Plavix (Clopidogrel), a blood thinner, to prevent future clots.

Unfortunately, the tissue in Tate's legs soon became necrotic and we had no choice but to have his hindlimbs amputated. After the surgery, Tate seemed relieved to no longer have to drag the rotting limbs that were once his healthy, mobile legs. He healed quickly and was soon back to normal, playing with my other rescue cats. It was as if he never lost his hindlimbs. He would lift his back and balance the weight of his body on his forelimbs while he walked, ran, and even went up and down stairs. He was such an inspiration. So strong and so amazing. His drive to live and love was unlike anything I had ever witnessed. Though we had a wonderful organization design and build a wheelcart just for Tate, when it arrived, he had no interest in it. He almost seemed embarrassed that I would even consider a wheelcart for him. He got around just fine without it. The stairs and climbing on top of our bed, was hardly a challenge for him. Though I purchased a ramp for him to get on top of my bed easily, he preferred grabbing onto my mattress and scaling/climbing the box spring and mattress with his many claws to get to the top and join my other furry kids and I. 

Though I was relieved that Tate was still with me and seemed very comfortable and happy after healing from the double amputation, I knew that eventually, if not soon, the growing clot in his heart would be dislodged. I had to do something about this or he would suffer again and possibly lose his life.

Since I couldn't find answers from the local vet community, I searched through peer-reviewed scientific literature online. The prescription thrombolytics that I read about, if they were available, were extremely expensive and dangerous. They'd also have to be administered via injection immediately after the clot was thrown. The mortality rate was extremely high in the studies I read for these prescription blood clot busters. It was no wonder the vets didn't recommend them. I didn't even know where I could go if I did choose to risk treatment with these drugs.

I decided to search for natural ways to dissolve clots. Rather than finding literature on blood clot busting agents, I found several articles on natural remedies to thin blood and prevent clots. This is when I came across this enzyme. There had been very few scientific studies on the enzyme and its thrombolytic activity. There was one study in which blood clots were induced in dogs and treatment with the enzyme was successful, but there were no studies that demonstrated efficacy in treating clots in cats. There were also no studies that demonstrated that oral administration of the enzyme was effective in dissolving clots.

Though evidence was lacking in scientific literature that this enzyme would dissolve clots in cats when administered orally, after reading through forums that spoke highly of this enzyme's activity in increasing circulation and preventing clots, I went ahead and ordered the enzyme as a supplement in tablet form. I had no idea if it would dissolve Tate's growing clot and if it could, I had no idea how much enzyme I would need to give Tate in order to dissolve the clot. Regardless, this enzyme appeared to be the only hope for Tate and I.

I ordered the enzyme after researching various different forms of it through various suppliers. I chose the form of the enzyme that I felt would be most potent and would reach his small intestine more quickly than other forms of the enzyme that were available on the market.

It was 4 months after his last clot and 3 months after I received the enzyme, the large clot that had been forming in his heart was suddenly dislodged. I knew he had thrown the clot immediately, since he had the same clinical signs as when he threw the first clot. I panicked as soon as I saw him fall to his side on my bed. The clot had apparently been thrown to his right forelimb. That limb appeared paralyzed and felt cold. He was already losing the color in his paw pad. He went from crying to becoming silent and barely looking like he was alive. He had a blank stare and was breathing rapidly. The rapid breathing went to much slower breathing and I thought I was losing him, I thought his heart was failing. I quickly opened the bottle of enzyme tablets and began orally administering the tablets. He fought at first but after 2 tablets he stopped fighting and swallowed them with little effort on my part. Maybe he could tell they were helping him? I will never forget this moment because it was only after about 15 minutes of administering these tablets for Tate, that he came back to me as if nothing had ever happened. The enzyme was so quick in dissolving the blood clot that Tate was able to get up after 15 minutes and begin walking around. The color and warmth slowly returned to his right forelimb and the life in his eyes was back. He was active and wanted to play with my other rescue cats within that hour. I kept Tate on a maintenance dose of the enzyme after this, and he never experienced another clot again.
12 Comments
kim link
8/12/2021 08:51:18 pm

I would love to know the maintenance dose you used. My cat just got diagnosed with some form of cardiomyopathy (they’re not sure which kind). We had ultrasound performed and there were no clots in his heart. They put him on three different medications but I researched them and was very uncomfortable with what I found. I do things naturally, whenever I can, and read about nattokinase. I would like to use it, prophylactically, but can’t find any info on the dosage amount. Could you please share that info? Thank you!

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Ten Lives
10/9/2022 01:24:19 pm

Hi Kim,
Just checking in to see how you and your cat are doing. I know you don't use Facebook, so we went ahead and cut and paste these guidelines from our Facebook support group. They include maintenance concentrations of Nattokinase and Rutin that will prevent formation of new thrombi/clots. We also discuss what concentrations are used to dissolve thrombi that block circulation and cause paralysis. Please let us know you have seen this. Thanks ATTENTION MEMBERS: PLEASE READ THIS THREAD PRIOR TO POSTING. This post is pinned to the top of our board within our Featured posts and intended to address our most common questions about Nattokinase and Rutin. I will also edit this post based on Ten Lives updates and comments.
Recommended Nattokinase dosages to dissolve blood clots:
Minimum 1500mg/day or, 15 capsules
Maximum 2000mg/day or, 20 capsules to fully dissolve a thrombus or
Aim for 20 capsules when dealing with full paralysis that may lead to necrosis
Each capsule of Doctor's Best Nattokinase = 100mg or 2000FU
Recommended Nattokinase dosages to prevent blood clots:
Minimum 800-1000mg/day or, 8-10 capsules
Maximum 1500mg/day for cats with severe HCM
Recommended Rutin dosages:
600mg-3000mg, depending on severity of heart condition
If fluid is present in the lungs, aim for 3000mg
Trusted brands of Nattokinase and Rutin:
Doctors Best Nattokinase
Naturally Vitamins Nattokinase 1500 (includes Rutin)
Now Rutin
These brands can typically be found on Amazon
Nattokinase and Rutin are safe to use with the following medications (there have been no adverse reactions with):
Plavix/Clopidogrel
Lasix/Furosemide
Torsemide
Spironolactone
Pimobendan
Benazpril
Atenolol (may increase volume overload in CHF- speak with your vet)
Recommended methods of administering Nattokinase:
Mixed into human-grade fish (skipjack tuna, whitefish/tilapia, sardines, salmon, trout, mackerel etc.) in spring water (NO added salt); Allow your cat to eat this voluntarily out of their food bowl
Dribble onto tongue with syringe (monitor breathing patterns if CHF with volume overload may be present)
Never force past tongue as it may cause aspiration
If your cat will not allow the above methods or have any risk of CHF/fluid backing up into their lungs, please try your best to give them the capsules intact
Rutin is also an important component as it helps dissolve blood clots and prevent fluid accumulation in and around the lungs and heart.
Other prescription diuretics (i.e. Furosemide) can (and is suggested in this group) to be used in combination with Rutin for this purpose
IF YOUR CAT IS EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS, these are common signs that there is likely fluid building up in or around the lungs that must be removed immediately with diuretics such as Furosemide, Torsemide or and/or Rutin, +/- a thoracocentesis (if fluid is outside of the lungs). A vet appointment is needed ASAP to perform a lung ultrasound or chest x-ray to visualize the volume and location of the fluid. A diuretic adjustment must also be made to prevent fluid from returning to the inside or outside of the lungs.
Increased respiratory effort
Increased respiratory rate (above 30 breaths per minute at rest)
Lethargy
Lack of appetite
In some severe cases we may also see vomiting of fluid and/or coughing

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Ten Lives
8/13/2021 08:42:41 pm

Hi Kim, Please join our Facebook group to discuss this or you can email us directly.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/961846647630769
or
tenlivescats@gmail.com

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kim link
8/14/2021 08:20:38 pm

This is response to the article titled “Tate”. Here’s my question:
kimlink8/12/2021 08:51:18 pm
I would love to know the maintenance dose you used. My cat just got diagnosed with some form of cardiomyopathy (they’re not sure which kind). We had ultrasound performed and there were no clots in his heart. They put him on three different medications but I researched them and was very uncomfortable with what I found. I do things naturally, whenever I can, and read about nattokinase. I would like to use it, prophylactically, but can’t find any info on the dosage amount. Could you please share that info? Thank you!
I don’t do any form of social media so I am, per your request, emailing your directly.
Thanks, again!

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Ten Lives
8/17/2021 11:11:32 am

Hi Kim, We never received your email. Please try to send it again. From what we have observed, it really depends on the severity of your cat's heart condition as to how much you would need to give per day. The concentration of nattokinase for prevention of clot formation is generally somewhere between 600mg and 1000mg per day. If you can get your hands on Doctor's Best or Naturally Vitamins Nattokinase 1500, those seem to be high quality brands.

Wanda Jones
7/12/2022 12:22:32 am

I would like to join your Facebook group. I just lost of my cats to sudden onset of heart failure this past October. No blood clots. I have his brother though. They're persians. This wasn't in their bloodline. There was no history. They've been scanned all their lives and this happened. No symptoms, no warning. I've had persians for over 40 years, this was my first experience with heart problems. I've also gone to a holistic vet almost that entire time, but he got sick with a stroke. So he probably he didn't know this enzyme.
I want to be proactive for his brother, I want to know what to do in case something happens to him.

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Lina
7/12/2022 04:51:49 pm

Hi Wanda, I’m sorry to hear about your fur baby. I am an Administrator on the Ten Lives Facebook group, pleas join at the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/961846647630769


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Wanda Jones
7/21/2022 03:39:01 am

Hi Lina,
Thank you so much for your love on the loss of my sweet Giorgio. I did as instructed and requested to join to the Facebook group. I've been accepted, thank you. I just haven't introduced myself yet. I'm kinda there as an observer at this time, reading in awe and listening to the stories as they happen. Thank you again for accepted me into the group.

Lindsey SAMMUT
10/6/2022 02:48:52 pm

Hi ..my senior cat has cardiomyopathy she had an ECG and is booked to have an Echogram done end of Oct. My vet has Fortekor as well as Lasix and just recently mentioned Rutin. I cannot find any info pointing to Rutin helping cardiomyopathy patients only. So far my cat her resp. rate is better ..30 / counts min. Will not know about clot until Echo done i guess. Are you able to give me any suggestions whether Rutin or the Nanno one would be the best one to help prevent clots. Thks very much.

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Ten Lives
10/9/2022 03:42:13 pm

Hi Lindsey,

Rutin does help remove a pleural effusion- you can find a few cat studies on this if you Google "cats rutin and pleural effusion". Rutin also works with Nattokinase to prevent and DISSOLVE thrombi aka blood clots that block off circulation to a cat's limbs. So, I would give an HCM or any heart kitty both Nattokinase AND Rutin. Please see the guidelines below from our Facebook support group, it describes what signs to look out for when fluid is backing up into or around their lungs from their heart condition and how to manage this with Lasix/Furosemide, Torsemide, Rutin, etc.. This also goes into detail on how much Nattokinase and Rutin to give each day in order to dissolve or prevent future thrombus/clot formation.
Please join our Facebook group if you haven't already:

ATTENTION MEMBERS: PLEASE READ THIS THREAD PRIOR TO POSTING. This post is pinned to the top of our board within our Featured posts and intended to address our most common questions about Nattokinase and Rutin. I will also edit this post based on Ten Lives updates and comments.
Recommended Nattokinase dosages to dissolve blood clots:
Minimum 1500mg/day or, 15 capsules
Maximum 2000mg/day or, 20 capsules to fully dissolve a thrombus or
Aim for 20 capsules when dealing with full paralysis that may lead to necrosis
Each capsule of Doctor's Best Nattokinase = 100mg or 2000FU
Recommended Nattokinase dosages to prevent blood clots:
Minimum 800-1000mg/day or, 8-10 capsules
Maximum 1500mg/day for cats with severe HCM
Recommended Rutin dosages:
600mg-3000mg, depending on severity of heart condition
If fluid is present in the lungs, aim for 3000mg
Trusted brands of Nattokinase and Rutin:
Doctors Best Nattokinase
Naturally Vitamins Nattokinase 1500 (includes Rutin)
Now Rutin
These brands can typically be found on Amazon
Nattokinase and Rutin are safe to use with the following medications (there have been no adverse reactions with):
Plavix/Clopidogrel
Lasix/Furosemide
Torsemide
Spironolactone
Pimobendan
Benazpril
Atenolol (may increase volume overload in CHF- speak with your vet)
Recommended methods of administering Nattokinase:
Mixed into human-grade fish (skipjack tuna, whitefish/tilapia, sardines, salmon, trout, mackerel etc.) in spring water (NO added salt); Allow your cat to eat this voluntarily out of their food bowl
Dribble onto tongue with syringe (monitor breathing patterns if CHF with volume overload may be present)
Never force past tongue as it may cause aspiration
If your cat will not allow the above methods or have any risk of CHF/fluid backing up into their lungs, please try your best to give them the capsules intact
Rutin is also an important component as it helps dissolve blood clots and prevent fluid accumulation in and around the lungs and heart.
Other prescription diuretics (i.e. Furosemide) can (and is suggested in this group) to be used in combination with Rutin for this purpose
IF YOUR CAT IS EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS, these are common signs that there is likely fluid building up in or around the lungs that must be removed immediately with diuretics such as Furosemide, Torsemide or and/or Rutin, +/- a thoracocentesis (if fluid is outside of the lungs). A vet appointment is needed ASAP to perform a lung ultrasound or chest x-ray to visualize the volume and location of the fluid. A diuretic adjustment must also be made to prevent fluid from returning to the inside or outside of the lungs.
Increased respiratory effort
Increased respiratory rate (above 30 breaths per minute at rest)
Lethargy
Lack of appetite
In some severe cases we may also see vomiting of fluid and/or coughing

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chris
2/18/2023 04:27:25 am

Hi Ten Lives! My cat has been diagnosed with HCM. For the time being, he does not have to receive any medication, but has to be checked by the cardiologist every six months. His heart muscle is currently already 6 mm. My question is : should he already receive preventive nattokinase and, if so, how much? Thank you in advance.
Chris

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Ten Lives
2/18/2023 04:30:51 pm

Hi Chris,

Please see replies above and please also join our Facebook support group. To answer your question, yes, absolutely, he should be on Nattokinase to prevent thrombus/clot formation and we have also seen evidence that Nattokinase over time can help reverse ventricular hypertrophy- research should be published on this in the next year.
Recommended Nattokinase dosages to prevent blood clots:
Minimum 1000mg/day or 10 capsules
Maximum 1500mg/day for cats with severe HCM
Recommended Rutin dosages:
600mg-3000mg, depending on severity of heart condition
If fluid is present in the lungs, aim for 3000mg

Let's speak through our Facebook support group.

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