Lisa To RVN from the Albavet Veterinary Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife has won a doppler machine from Ceva Animal Health - maker of Amodip - for her eye-catching display designed to ‘make the invisible, visible’ during Feline Hypertension Awareness Month in May. 

Her display used a toy cat with a cuff around its leg to demonstrate how quick and easy it is to get a cat’s blood pressure checked and included cat case studies and feline hypertension facts and figures to really bring the reality of feline hypertension home to practice clients.

Sarah Caney BVSc PhD DSAM(Feline) MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine and one of the competition judges, said: “The Albavet Veterinary Hospital waiting room display was a great example of creatively highlighting the importance of feline hypertension, which affects approximately one in five cats nine years or over1. 

"This fantastic educational display also showcased the ease of taking blood pressure which the ISFM advises should be checked at least once a year in cats aged seven years or over2.”

Lisa To said: “The team at Albavet and I are really grateful to Ceva for the doppler blood pressure monitor. 

"We’ll be using it to keep up our high standard of clinical care provided for every cat that walks through our doors, ensuring we raise awareness with clients of the risks of hypertension."

"Go team Albavet!”

References

  1. Conroy M, Chang YM, Brodbelt D, Elliott J.  Survival after diagnosis of hypertension in cats attending primary care practice in the United Kingdom.  J Vet Intern Med.  2018 Nov;32(6): 1846-1855
  2. Taylor SS, Sparkes AH, et al.  ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Hypertension in Cats. J Feline Med Surg.  2017.19(3):288-303

PS: Whilst you're here, take a moment to see our latest job opportunities for vet nurses.