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What is a blood pressure test in dogs and cats?
A blood pressure test in dogs and cats is performed just as it is in humans, and
in veterinary medicine high blood pressure can be associated with pathological change
in various organs including the heart.
How is blood pressure monitoring performed in dogs and cats?
We have two methods of measuring blood pressure which are oscillometric measuring
and by using doppler. Both of these methods involve an inflatable cuff being placed
around the leg of your dog or cat similar to the way human blood pressure is measured.
What information can the vet obtain from a blood pressure test in your dog or cat?
We are typically looking for elevated blood pressure in our patients, the consequences
of high blood pressure, as mentioned already, can lead to changes to the heart muscle.
This is because the heart has to pump blood into high pressure arteries and this
will cause the heart muscle to undergo detrimental change. High blood pressure can
also damage the retina leading to sudden onset blindness and can be related to kidney
disease so it is important to get blood pressure checked regularly in older animals
or in animals with concurrent disease such as Diabetes or Cushing's syndrome.
Telephone 028 38 358525 to speak with Neil Walmsley to arrange an examination or to discuss a case
Contact Us
Greenmount Veterinary Clinic
72 Gilford Road,
Portadown, Co Armagh,
BT63 5EG
Tel: 028
38 358525/352640
If your pet is suffering from symptoms arising from a heart murmurs, breathing problems, collapsing or any other condition you fear may be causing them distress or harm, contact us any time, night or day, on our normal number to arrange to be seen by our emergency vets: 028 38 358525.
An appointment to be seen can then be scheduled as soon as possible.
What treatment is available for these canine and feline conditions diagnosed by a blood pressure test?
There are effective medical treatments for hypertension for both cats and dogs, which
can prevent damage to the heart, kidneys, eyes and brain.
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