Weight gain in geriatric dogs increases the risk of health problems, whereas weight loss is a bigger concern for geriatric cats. (capehornvet.com)
Other Common Diseases Other diseases commonly seen in geriatric cats include diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, and cancer. (cathospitalofchicago.com)
Path to Pet Wellness: Although the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) is unknown, previously published estimates of CKD incidence in the general population of dogs and cats have been around 0.5 % to 1.5 %.1, 2 However, 1 recent study demonstrated that 30 % of geriatric cats developed azotemia over the course of 1 year, 3 suggesting that CKD is likely more common than realized. (chewonthis.maddiesfund.org)