Caring for a cat with hypertension
Overview
Systemic hypertension, or persistently high blood pressure, is a serious but often silent condition in cats—especially in older patients and those with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Left untreated, feline hypertension can cause irreversible damage, including sudden blindness due to eye haemorrhage and neurological signs that may resemble a stroke.
This webinar will explore how to identify, diagnose, and manage hypertension in cats. We’ll cover how and when to screen for high blood pressure, the link with common co-morbidities like CKD, and the medications proven to be effective in stabilising affected patients.
Early detection is key. Join us to improve clinical outcomes and protect your feline patients from this often-overlooked but manageable condition.
Presenters
Dr Sarah Caney is an internationally recognised specialist in feline medicine with over 20 years of experience as a feline-only veterinarian. She trained as a specialist at the University of Bristol and is one of only twelve recognised feline medicine specialists currently practising in the UK.
Sarah is the founder of Vet Professionals (www.vetprofessionals.com) and has authored or co-authored several books, including Caring for an Elderly Cat and Caring for a Cat with Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also actively involved in feline-focused research, conducting online owner surveys and publishing her findings in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.
