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5 Symptoms of Untreated Hypertension in Cats

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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.

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