A client who rescued a 9 week old kitten asked me for help yesterday. The Kitty was ultrasounded and a small VSD was found as well as right ventricular hypertrophy. She passes out when she runs hard or is turned upside down. She also seems to breath hard at rest. She is otherwise quite inquisitive and friendly and active. No cough. Tongue is pale and lavender. Pulse is thin and weak. She was a complete wiggler and point evaluation was difficult.
In the past, I have used Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, but that seems more for draining fluid and phlegm. This kitty has little of that and seems deficient in Qi and possibly Triple burner obstructed (a job for captain Bupleurum!).
I also carry a Hawthorn extract which seems appropriate as well as feline cardiac support by SP.
Which formula would you recommend?
Kevin