Both attack the lymphatic system, but each has a different treatment plan and prognosis. Hodgkinâs lymphoma is very rare and only accounts for 10% of the diagnosed cases of lymphoma. The disease is characterized by the presence of an atypical cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell.
It goes on to make a recommendation for examinations with blood, urine and possibly T4 and BP tests in senior cats at least annually starting at age 7-10, with the frequency increasing as cats age.
Smaller breeds mature faster, but age more slowly after reaching maturity. A small dog (such as a toy poodle, terrier, chihuahua, etc.) isn't considered geriatric until much later than a larger breed-maybe 10 to 12 years old, and the largest breeds are senior citizens at 5 or 6 years of age. Most vets, though, consider a dog 7 or 8 years or older to be a senior citizen.