{"id":35799,"date":"2025-06-20T18:12:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T18:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/?p=35799"},"modified":"2025-06-20T18:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T18:12:33","slug":"algorithms-for-the-management-of-systemic-hypertension-in-dogs-and-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/cardiology\/algorithms-for-the-management-of-systemic-hypertension-in-dogs-and-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Algorithms for the Management of Systemic Hypertension in Dogs and Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">C<\/span><span class=\"s1\">hronic systemic arterial hypertension is an underdiagnosed but prevalent condition in veterinary patients.<sup>1<\/sup> Systemic hypertension is defined as a sustained increase in blood pressure that increases the risk of target organ damage (TOD). Organ systems most at risk of TOD include the ocular, renal, cardiac, and neurologic systems. Commonly reported signs of TOD include hypertensive retinopathy; new cardiac murmur; azotemia; proteinuria; changes in behavior or consciousness; and, in severe cases, seizures.<sup>2<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Systemic hypertension can be classified as primary (idiopathic or essential) or secondary. Primary hypertension is a diagnosis of exclusion that refers to disease without an identifiable cause. Secondary hypertension is more common in veterinary patients and refers to hypertension associated with an underlying disease state, medication, or toxin. Chronic renal disease is the most common disease state associated with systemic hypertension in dogs and cats. Other conditions associated with systemic hypertension in both species include hyperadrenocorticism, pheochromocytoma, primary hyperaldosteronism, and hyperthyroidism.<sup>2<\/sup> Diabetes mellitus has been associated with systemic hypertension in 46% to 55% of dogs but is an uncommon risk factor in cats (&lt;<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u2009<\/span><span class=\"s1\">2%).<sup>3-5<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Hypertension can be further classified based on the level of risk for TOD:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p4\">Minimal risk (normotensive): &lt;<span class=\"s3\">\u2009<\/span>150 mm Hg<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">Low risk (borderline hypertensive): 150 to 159\u00a0mm\u00a0Hg<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">Moderate risk (hypertensive): 160 to 179 mm Hg<\/li>\n<li class=\"p5\">High risk (severely hypertensive): &gt;<span class=\"s3\">\u2009<\/span>180 mm Hg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p6\">Diagnostic Evaluation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Indirect arterial blood pressure assessment is most frequently used for routine screening and management of systemic hypertension.<sup>2<\/sup> Considerations for obtaining accurate blood pressure readings include minimizing patient stress and selecting an appropriate cuff size and location. A minimum set of 5 to 6 systolic blood pressure readings is recommended.<sup>2<\/sup> This allows the clinician to observe trends and provides a representative average systolic reading for that set. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p6\">When to Treat<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The decision to treat is based on clinical judgment, reliable systolic blood pressure measurements, and supporting clinical evidence. The clinician should take into consideration the patient\u2019s anxiety and stress level, the reason for screening, and the presence or absence of TOD signs. All patients diagnosed with hypertension on an initial blood pressure screening should be evaluated for potential causes of secondary hypertension and managed appropriately. Ideally, sustained systemic hypertension is confirmed as a systolic blood pressure &gt;<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u2009<\/span><span class=\"s1\">160 mm Hg on more than 1\u00a0occasion prior to commencing treatment.<sup>2<\/sup> However, if the average systolic blood pressure is consistent with severe hypertension and the patient has evidence of active TOD, treatment may need to be initiated based on a single set of readings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The goal of treatment is to reduce systolic blood pressure to below 160\u00a0mm Hg while avoiding hypotension.<sup>2,6<\/sup> This lowers the risk of TOD and may reverse early TOD lesions. Details of treatment and monitoring are provided in the algorithms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p7\">Treatment of Hypertension in Cats<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">There are 2 main options for monotherapy treatment of systemic hypertension in cats: amlodipine besylate and telmisartan. Amlodipine besylate is a calcium channel blocker and potent peripheral arterial dilator. Starting dosages range from 0.625 to 1.25 mg PO q24h.<sup>6<\/sup> It has a rapid onset of action, reaching a steady state within 3 to 5 days, and is generally cost-effective for owners. Up to 40% of cats may need a second-line medication in addition to amlodipine.<sup>7<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker and is FDA approved and licensed in the United States for management of feline hypertension. It has a longer onset of action, reaching peak effect around 14 days of onset.<sup>7<\/sup> Typical starting dosage is 1.5 mg\/kg PO q12h to q24h.<sup>7<\/sup> Refractory cases may require the addition of a second medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Feline2.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35809\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Feline2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1510\" height=\"2027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Feline2.png 1510w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Feline2-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Feline2-763x1024.png 763w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Feline2-768x1031.png 768w, https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Feline2-1144x1536.png 1144w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p7\">Treatment of Hypertension in Dogs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as enalapril or benazepril are the typical initial therapeutic choice for management of hypertension in dogs due to their antiproteinuric effect and potential use as monotherapy. The recheck schedule after starting or changing a dose of an ACE inhibitor for hypertension varies depending on the severity of the hypertension and the presence of TOD signs. Since renal proteinuria is a commonly encountered concurrent concern, this should also be evaluated at each recheck and addressed accordingly. In dogs with concurrent protein-losing nephropathy, a combination of an ACE inhibitor and telmisartan has been shown to produce a greater reduction in blood pressure than an ACE inhibitor alone.<sup>8<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Once hypertension is well controlled, blood pressure monitoring is recommended at 3-month intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Canine2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35808\" src=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/Gagne_HypertensionAlgorithm_TVPJulAug25_HypertensionAlgorithm_Canine2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1542\" height=\"1971\" 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1542px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For a pdf of both algorithms,<a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/TVP-2025-0708_Hypertension-Algorithm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The decision to treat is based on clinical judgment, reliable systolic blood pressure measurements, and supporting clinical evidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":236,"featured_media":35802,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":5519,"footnotes":""},"categories":[557],"tags":[13],"class_list":["post-35799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-july-august-2025","tag-peer-reviewed","column-algorithmic-insights","clinical_topics-cardiology"],"acf":{"hide_sidebar":false,"hide_sidebar_ad":false,"hide_all_ads":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- 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