A longitudinal study of age, sex and health-related changes in physical biomarkers in pet cats
20 Nov 2025
The Studio
Feline Medicine
This longitudinal study followed over 200 pet cats for up to seven years to investigate how age, sex and health status influence key physical biomarkers. Bodyweight and body condition declined after ten years of age, muscle condition decreased progressively, and systolic blood pressure rose—particularly in older males—while heart and respiratory rates remained stable. These findings highlight the value of routinely monitoring body composition and blood pressure in ageing cats to support early detection and proactive management of age-related health changes.
- Understand how age and sex influence key physical biomarkers—bodyweight, muscle condition, and systolic blood pressure—in ageing cats.
- Recognise the clinical importance of tracking body composition and blood pressure changes to identify early signs of age-related decline.
- Apply evidence-based insights from longitudinal data to enhance health monitoring and proactive management of senior feline patients in general practice.
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