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Cherie
Hello Everyone!
My cat has high blood pressure, and so far we have not been able to determine the underlying condition causing it. Her low potassium suggests she’s in the very early stages of CKD. I am managing her blood pressure with a pharmaceutical for now (still trying to get the correct dosage), but I’d love information on herbals that could work for managing hypertension in cats.
Thanks for any help!
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This topic was modified 10 months ago by
Cherie.
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Dr. Patrick Jones
THere are a number of things that can cause hypertension in cats. It’s usually kidney disease or hyperthyroidism. I assume your vet has checked those. Heart disease, diabetes, adrenal tumors (pheochromocytoma), corticosteroid use, chronic pain or other inexplicable things can all cause it as well.
As to herbs, I wouldn’t combine them with meds on a kitty hypertension case. You’re dealing with pretty narrow safety margins on an animal that small and dropping her pressure with two things instead of one could be a bad idea.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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