Feline Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Key Facts For Carers

Feline hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common problem, especially in older cats where it is estimated to affect around 20% of senior cats (cats aged 11 years and over). Often hypertension is diagnosed in association with another illness. It is estimated that up to 60% of cats with chronic kidney disease and up to 20% of cats with hyperthyroidism develop systemic hypertension. Fortunately it is a very manageable condition with most cats doing extremely well following treatment.
Learning objectives
- What feline hypertension is and the damaging consequences that it can cause to the heart, kidneys, brain and eyes
- When hypertension should be screened for as part of lifestage appropriate health checks
- How to recognise hypertension as a carer
- When vets worry about hypertension and how vets diagnose hypertension
- How feline hypertension is treated
Speaker : Sarah M. A. Caney BVSc PhD DSAM(Feline) MRCVS, RCVS