Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common metabolic disease of domesticated cats,
with most affected cats being geriatric (> 12 years of age). The prevalence of CKD in cats …

Practical relevance: Feline hypertension is a common disease in older cats that is frequently
diagnosed in association with other diseases such as chronic kidney disease and …

In 2000, a group of experts was convened to develop comprehensive guidelines for the
identification and treatment of systemic hypertension in cats and dogs. In 2007, the …

Practical relevance: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed
diseases in older cats. In most cats, CKD is also a progressive disease and can be …

Clinical context: Since 1979 and 1980 when the first reports of clinical feline hyperthyroidism
(FHT) appeared in the literature, our understanding of the disease has evolved …

Practical relevance: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most frequently
encountered disorders in cats, having increased in prevalence in recent decades. Although …

Background Hyperthyroidism can complicate (mask) the diagnosis of chronic kidney disease
(CKD) because it increases glomerular filtration rate and decreases body muscle mass, both …

Background: Iatrogenic hypothyroidism can occur after treatment of hyperthyroidism, and is
correlated with a reduced glomerular filtration rate in humans and dogs. Hypothesis: Cats …

Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in cats, characterized by excessive levels
of the active thyroid hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and/or thyroxine (T4). The aetiology of …

Background The efficacy and benefits of telmisartan in cats with chronic kidney disease
(CKD) have not previously been reported. Hypothesis Long‐term treatment of cats with CKD …