Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is most common in older, obese cats.
This disease can cause injury to the brain, eyes, heart, and kidneys.
CAUSES:
Some cases of hypertension are idiopathic (there is no known cause). This is called Primary Hypertension. Some known causes include:
Other causes may include:
SIGNS:
Many cats with hypertension have nosigns at all. In cats that do show signs, the most common one is eye abnormalities:
Othersigns include:
If the underlying cause is kidney disease or hyperthyroidism, there will be additional signs:
DIAGNOSIS:
To properly diagnose your cat with hypertension, your veterinarian may perform the following:
TREATMENT:
Most veterinarians will recommend the following treatments for cats with hypertension:
PREVENTION:
If your cat is older, or has kidney or thyroid problems, you should have your veterinarian regularly test its blood pressure.
PROGNOSIS:
Hyperthyroidism is usually curable, but the prognosis depends on the severity of the underlying cause.
If the cat became blind, it may regain its vision if caught early enough.
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