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Chronic kidney disease affects 40% (2 in 5) of cats over 10 years old, rising to 80% (4 in 5) of cats over 15
Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (2025)
Notes
Most common disease in senior cats; often asymptomatic until advanced
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. (2025). Cornell Feline Health Center. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/health/#us-cats-kidney-disease-prevalence
~10%
Hyperthyroidism affects approximately 10% of US cats over 10 years old, making it the most common endocrine disorder in senior cats
PMC / Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (2024)
40%
Only 40% of cat owners take their cats to the veterinarian annually, compared to 82% of dog owners
Hill's Pet Nutrition (2025)
57.3%
57.3% of cat owners visited a veterinary clinic in the past year
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
>63% vs <2%
Microchipped cats are returned to owners at dramatically higher rates than non-microchipped cats (>63% vs <2%)
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (2009)
