Reactive astrogliosis of the spinal cord in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
If a cat is startled or experiences a sudden change in their environment (such as moving to a new house, home renovations, or the addition of a new family member), you will often see them sit down and immediately lick themselves to lower their heart rate and soothe their nervous system
These changes enhance the activity of the renin-angiotensin system (RAAS), contributing to vasoconstriction, sodium retention, and heightened blood pressure, thereby exacerbating the risk of hypertension [460]
Gabery S, Salinas CG, Paulsen SJ, Ahnfelt-Rnne J, Alanentalo T, Baquero AF, Buckley ST, Farkas E, Fekete C, Frederiksen KS
No specific certification is required, but additional training is wise