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Secondary hypertension is elevated blood pressure that occurs secondary to concurrent disease ( Table 3), or due to administration of medications, including certain therapeutic agents, such as glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, erythropoietin, sodium chloride, phenylpropanolamine, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 6,7 Reassessing the transducer level; if the transducer is displaced, replace it to approximately the level of the right atrium and zero to the patient Cooper E. Hypotension. In Silverstein DC, Hopper K (eds): Small Animal Critical Care Medicine, 2nd ed. St. Louis: Elsevier, 2015, pp 46-50. In general, DABP monitoring ( Figures 4 and 5) is indicated for any critical patient, but specific indications in the clinical setting include patients: One place most veterinarians do press for routine blood-pressure screenings is geriatric wellness exams, but even then, money can complicate the decision. “In my senior pets, if money was an issue, I would choose physical exam first, then blood work, then urinalysis for my general health screening,” Dr. Fatcheric says. “If kidney, heart, thyroid, or adrenal disease was detected, I would strongly recommend blood-pressure monitoring. However, the earliest indicator of kidney disease is actually protein in the urine (microalbuminuria).” Bottom Line

Incorrect blood pressure cuff placement: Veterinarians and vet techs are trained to place the cuff in the correct area and to elevate the dog’s paw to heart level for accuracy. A general rule of thumb is to place the cuff at the same height as the dog’s heart on its forelimb. Sometimes the cuff is placed at the base of the dog’s tail. Large dogs are supposed to lie down or sit with their paw held out at heart level. Smaller dogs can be held or lie on the exam table. In congestive heart failure, especially whenreceiving powerful vasodilator medication forpurpose of afterload reductionWhile blood pressure is a helpful measurement in assessing your dog’s overall health, it is not generally recommended that you try to take it at home. It is far more beneficial to monitor your dog for more easily recognized symptoms such as lethargy, panting, and changes in behavior. Dogs with conditions such as kidney disease, diabetes, thyroid issues, obesity, heart issues, for example, should have their blood pressure monitored in office. Getting an accurate reading has its share of barriers, but it can be done. Treatment for hypotension is always an emergency. Dogs diagnosed with low blood pressure require immediate in-hospital treatments such as IV fluid therapy, blood transfusions and fast-acting injectable medications. At one end of the system—the end farthest away from the patient—a fluid administration set is connected to a heparinized bag of 0.9% sodium chloride ( Table 3).

Symptoms of high blood pressure in dogs are typically associated with primary disease symptoms. Symptoms tend to progress slowly, making them easy to miss. These may include: Be wary of those YouTube videos showing how to take your pet’s blood pressure with a human monitor. Research has shown that the proper cuff is a necessity and the placement of the device on hind limbs vs. forelimbs vs. tails will generate varying results, none reliable. Some patients may fall into the category of white coat syndrome, which should not be confused with true hypertension. Unfamiliar faces, scents, and sounds, followed by a close encounter with a stranger in a white coat can inadvertently cause stress, anxiety, and fear, hindering our ability to obtain accurate blood pressure readings. Patients must be held/restrained during Doppler measurements; however, this handling may increase the animal’s blood pressure. Arterial blood pressure measurement in a population of healthy geriatric dogs. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 36( 6), 497–500. [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar]Caulkett NA, Cantwell SL, Houston DM. A comparison of indirect blood pressure monitoring techniques in the anesthetized cat. Vet Surg 1998; 27:370. Comparison of telemetry and high‐definition oscillometry for blood pressure measurements in conscious dogs: Effects of torcetrapib. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 49( 4), 464–471. [ PMC free article] [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] Vasoconstriction, in turn, can diminish blood flow to peripheral tissues, resulting in decreased tissue perfusion despite the patient remaining normotensive.

Issues with the eyes are often the first sign that your dog has high blood pressure. This includes dilated pupils, rolling eyeballs, intraocular bleeding, hemorrhages, detached retinas, or blindness. Replacing the standard Doppler device, the SunTech Vet20 takes just a matter of minutes to obtain results and requires no gel or shaving. Developed in conjunction with experts from leading veterinarian schools, the user-friendly touch screen makes this device simple to use and requires little to no training. In an effort to manage nervous animals, this monitor is extremely quiet, with the option to turn off alarms and audible indicators. Here’s an actual video from a veterinary medical company designed to share with vet techs learning to take blood pressure. You can see the positioning of the large dog and some of the factors we mentioned. Below that is a veterinarian showing how to measure blood pressure on the dog in office. Note his professional equipment and calm dog, two extremely important factors in accuracy of measurement. Koo ST, Carr AP. Comparison of home blood pressure and office blood pressure measurement in dogs and cats. Can J Vet Res. 2022;86(3):203-208. Grimm KA, Tranquilli WJ, Lamont LA. Essentials of Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia, 2nd ed. Ames, IA: John Wiley and Sons, Inc, 2011, p 208.Adaptation of human oscillometric blood pressure monitors for use in dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 51( 9), 1439–1442. [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] Prior to blood pressure measurement, patients should be allowed to remain calm in a quiet examination room for 5 to 10 minutes. 6