05/08/2026
😺 Could your cat have high blood pressure without you knowing?
this is a picture of lovely Dolly having her blood pressure checked. Although this is a painless procedure, it does require the cat to sit quite still - not always easy for them !Dolly was a complete star, kept nice and still, giving us great results.
Many owners are surprised to learn that around one in three cats over the age of nine may develop high blood pressure. The problem is that cats are experts at hiding illness, and high blood pressure often has no obvious signs until it has already caused damage.
Left untreated, it can lead to:
👁️ Blindness
🧠 Strokes and changes in behaviour
💙 Heart disease
🩺 Worsening kidney disease
The good news is that high blood pressure is easy to detect and, in many cases, straightforward to treat.
One of the biggest advantages of a Paws Indoors home visit is that we can measure your cat's blood pressure where they feel safest.
A trip to the veterinary practice can make some cats anxious, and stress alone can temporarily raise their blood pressure, making it difficult to know whether the reading reflects their true health. In the calm surroundings of home, cats are often far more relaxed, allowing us to obtain a reading that is much more representative of their normal blood pressure.
We also have the opportunity to watch how your cat behaves in their own environment, giving us valuable clues about their mobility, confidence, vision and overall wellbeing.
Early detection can make all the difference. If your cat is over nine years old, ask us whether a blood pressure check should be part of their routine healthcare.
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