Hypertension in Catsby Aimee Amodio | More from this Blogger 26 Jan 2009 01:10 PM Although high blood pressure in humans can often be tied to stress, stress usually isn't a factor in cats with hypertension. Often, cats who have high blood pressure suffer from kidney disease and/or thyroid disease. Symptoms of high blood pressure can include:
If your cat is blind due to detached retinas, this is a medical emergency. In order to preserve vision, your vet will try to lower your cat's blood pressure quickly. Early detection and treatment brings a better chance of restoring some or all of a cat's vision; if the retinas remain detached for several days, chances of a return to full vision are much lower. Usually, the first step in lowering blood pressure is medication. Amlodipine is a blood pressure medication used for humans that is often chosen for relieving blood pressure in cats. Cats generally don't develop high blood pressure without another disease present -- most often hyperthyroidism or kidney disease. Figuring out the underlying cause can often cure blood pressure issues entirely. Learn more about Aimee Amodio ![]() Aimee is a fiction writer... dog lover... music lover... Relevantpets tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Discuss this article
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