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.
Cat Age Calculator. You'll notice on the cat age calculator above, the biggest differences between the rates at which cats age compared to humans is over the first 2 years of the cat's life. A cat at one year of age is thought to be about 15 in human terms, as cats reach full sexual maturity at one year, whereas humans reach it at about age 15. At 2 years old, cats are thought to be fully grown and completely mature - the equivalent of a human in their early to mid 20s.