Advice from the BP Measurement Experts
Hypertension, or high blood pressure (BP), is a condition that can affect any cat, regardless of age. However, age does increase the risk of hypertension in cats. Approximately 13% of healthy cats ages 9 or older are affected by hypertension. The risk significantly increases to as high as 87% in cats with concurrent diseases, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) or hyperthyroidism.1 Monitoring high blood pressure in cats is crucial, particularly in these higher-risk cases.
In honor of International Cat Day, we’ve put together a list of the easiest things any cat owner can do to make sure their cat is as healthy and happy as possible.
As beloved pets age, it can be difficult to know how their health care needs to change so we will be discussing 3 ways to better care for senior animals. After all, your cat or dog can’t tell you what he or she is feeling. To stay on top their health into old age, it is important to adjust their veterinary care as needed, including going to the vet more often. Here are a few tips for ensuring that your furry friend receives top notch senior health care.
This past week my colleague, Jacinta McGlone, and I visited the Wake County SPCA located in Raleigh, NC. While there, we spoke with Staff Veterinarian Dr. Anna Boswell and Medical Assistant Allison Baker at the shelter. These ladies provided us valuable information on their ongoing battle to save countless animals' lives.
