Bye, bye, Baby…
Our beautiful Bacardi Gold passed on October 17, 2011 from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). In Maine Coons, it is thought to be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. A DNA-based test for the myosin-binding protein C gene mutation, which has been proven to be causative for HCM in Maine Coon cats, is now available to breeders. Among the grieving family members is my husband, Chris; my father, Paul; my mother, Socorro; and Bacardi’s step-brother, Sambuca and step-sister, Margherita. We know he is now playing joyfully at Rainbow Bridge. He was 14 years of age.
Autosomal dominant is one of several ways that a trait or disorder can be passed down through families. If a disease is autosomal dominant, it means you only need to get the abnormal gene from one parent in order for you to inherit the disease… The abnormal gene “dominates” the pair of genes. If just one parent has a dominant gene defect, each child has a 50% chance of inheriting the disorder. – MedlinePlus
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Sweet angel Bacardi… RIP baby boy… you had about the bestest mama a kitty could ask for. Please give my baby Chandie-girl a little kiss on the nose. Big hugs on Margherita and Sambuca from Auntie Kaffers.
Thank you, Kathy. It is still very hard to believe that he is gone.
Leann
Thank you, Leann. I appreciate it.
Lizz