Blog: cat health

High blood pressure in cats

High Blood Pressure in Cats

Like in humans high blood pressure can affect the health of our pets.  Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs in dogs and cats but this blog will focus on cats. At North Hill Animal Hospital, we most commonly measure systolic blood pressure.

cat with bald spot on back

Cat Pattern Baldness

Cats can get patterns of hair loss, which could be their way of expressing themselves through choosing to style their fur in their own unique way by fashioning a funky hairdo, but more often than not it’s an indication of an underlying problem.

fatty-liver-blog

Fatty Liver Disease in Cats

This condition which only affects cats is also the most common liver disease in this species. It occurs when cats stop eating for 3-4 days and are more common in overweight cats with poor muscle mass. In response to anorexia, the body mobilizes fat stored to use for energy, but this occurs...