Systemic Hypertension in Cats
 
Hypertension, more commonly referred to as high blood pressure, occurs when the cat's arterial blood pressure is continually higher than normal. When it is caused by another disease, it is called secondary hypertension; primary hypertension, meanwhile, refers to when it actually is the disease. Hypertension may affect many of the cat's body systems, including heart, kidneys, eyes, and the nervous system.
 
Systemic hypertension can affect both dogs and cats. If you would like to learn more about how this condition affects dogs, please visit