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.
(Photo: Thinkstock) The old rule of thumb for calculating a petâs age in âhuman yearsâ is simple: Just multiply by 7. By that common guideline, a 3-year-old cat is a young adult, equivalent to a human 21-year-old. And a 10-year-old dog is akin to a human retiree.