1. What Causes it?
1.1. Secondary
1.1.1. 80% of cases
1.1.1.1. disease
1.1.1.2. hyperthyroidism
1.1.1.3. obeisity
1.1.1.4. kidney disease
1.1.1.4.1. This is the most common
1.1.1.5. acute or chronic kidney failure
1.2. Primary
1.2.1. Ususauly unknown
1.2.1.1. secondary causes are more common
2. Diagnosis
2.1. Usually have to diagnose underlying cause
2.1.1. If disease is know/present for a while
2.1.1.1. regular check ups to monitor
2.1.2. blood work
2.1.3. urine sample
2.1.3.1. urinalysis
2.1.4. assess thyroid hormone level
2.2. Regular examinations
2.2.1. blood pressure reading
2.2.1.1. healthy
2.2.1.1.1. 120-180mmHg
2.2.1.2. hypertensive
2.2.1.2.1. 180-190mmHg
2.2.1.2.2. older cats tend to be higher then younger
2.2.1.3. use minimal restraint techniques
2.2.1.3.1. reduce stress as much as possible
2.2.1.3.2. higher stress
3. Signs and Symptoms
3.1. can effect many parts of the body
3.1.1. eyes
3.1.1.1. complete vision loss
3.1.1.1.1. often permanent
3.1.1.2. blurred vision
3.1.1.2.1. from blood/swelling
3.1.1.3. hemorrhage
3.1.1.4. swelling
3.1.1.5. bleeding
3.1.1.5.1. sometimes can be seen, when bleeding in front chambers
3.1.2. brain and nervous system
3.1.2.1. can cause bleeding in these areas
3.1.2.1.1. may lead to neurological signs
3.1.3. kidneys
3.1.3.1. cause damage
3.1.3.1.1. Increased risk of kidney failure
3.1.3.2. If kidney disease is already present
3.1.3.2.1. disease will get worse
3.1.4. heart
3.1.4.1. heart has to pump harder
3.1.4.1.1. causes left ventricle to thicken
3.1.4.2. lethargy
4. Treatments
4.1. without
4.1.1. can lead to death
4.1.2. can cause severe illness
4.1.2.1. lead to death
4.2. with
4.2.1. identify underlying cause
4.2.1.1. is obesity the cause?
4.2.1.1.1. diet change
4.2.1.1.2. excersise
4.2.1.2. some drugs that maybe used
4.2.1.2.1. ACE inhibitors
4.2.1.2.2. calcium channel blockers
4.2.1.2.3. diuretics