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