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Of those that had a monitor, most (n\u2009=\u2009550, 88.4%) participants had access to a Doppler monitor; 367 (59.0%) participants had access to multiparameter monitors; fewer (n\u2009=\u2009202, 32.5%) had access to oscillometric BP monitors. Where applicable, Doppler monitors were most commonly chosen for conscious cat measurements (n\u2009=\u2009337, 72.2%) due to the greater \u2018trust\u2019 and \u2018reliability\u2019 of these compared with oscillometric machines. Conscious BP measurement typically involved two members of staff (n\u2009=\u2009391, 62.9%). Only 156 (29.1%) participants recommended BP assessment at least several times a week in their interactions with cat owners. BP assessment was routinely recommended in cats with ocular target organ damage (n\u2009=\u2009365, 87.7%), chronic kidney disease (n\u2009=\u2009346, 78.6%), proteinuria (n\u2009=\u2009255, 63.0%) and hyperthyroidism (n\u2009=\u2009266, 60.9%). Common equipment-related barriers included \u2018cuff frustration\u2019 and difficulties hearing the pulse signal for Doppler users (72.2% and 71.6%, respectively), and oscillometric machines failing to give a reading at least some of the time (52.8%). Situational hypertension concerns affected many (n\u2009=\u2009507, 92.0%), as did lack of time to do the procedure (n\u2009=\u2009402, 73.0%). Significant owner barriers included difficulties persuading the owner to bring their cat in for BP checks (n\u2009=\u2009475, 86.2%) and concerns over costs (n\u2009=\u2009445, 80.8%). Most participants had access to a direct ophthalmoscope (n\u2009=\u2009527, 96.5%); however, 399 (73.1%) reported that they struggled to interpret ocular findings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions and relevance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Significant barriers exist to successful BP assessment in cats. 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