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.
By twelve years of age your cat is becoming a senior citizen, and by fifteen she is considered geriatric (see chart below). While the average lifespan for a spayed or neutered housecat is 14-16 years, many felines are now living into their late teens and even their early twenties.