In humans, high blood pressure is associated with several factors, including a stressful lifestyle. Not all causes of high blood pressure in cats have been identified, but
How do you treat cats with high blood pressure?
If your cat has secondary hypertension, treating the underlying disorder or illness should return the blood pressure to normal levels. If this is not possible, your cat will need medicine to control the condition indefinitely. Feeding a low-sodium diet may also help manage it.
What is considered to be high blood pressure in cats?
When systolic blood pressure exceeds 160 mmHg, cats are generally considered hypertensive.
How does high blood pressure affect cats?
Chronic increases in pressure in a cat's blood vessels can damage tissues and organs in the body. This result of systemic hypertension is called target organ damage, and the organs at greatest risk of damage in hypertensive cats are the eyes, brain, kidneys, and heart.
Can high blood pressure cause a stroke in cats?
High blood pressure is a serious problem for cats as it can cause blindness and stroke in the same way as humans. The first sign seen is usually sudden blindness due to retinal detachment. High blood pressure literally blows behind the eyes.
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