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.
The general consensus is that at about age seven a cat can be considered middle-aged, and at age 10 and beyond - old. It was once generally thought that one year in the life of the cat was equivalent to seven years of a human life. A new scale of equivalents is now recognized: after the first two years, the cat's life proceeds more slowly in relation to human life and each feline year is approximately four human years. Use the chart below to determine your cat's age in relation to a human's.